Tails
meat · base score -1 · also listed as animal tails, poultry tails, tails
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the meat category and currently graded poor.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 4 products
- Also listed as
- animal tails, poultry tails, tails
Common questions about tails
Is Tails good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain tails?
4 UK products list tails as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is tails called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: animal tails, poultry tails, tails. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade tails?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What are poultry tails in dog food?
Poultry tails, or animal tails, are animal by-products used as a secondary protein or fat source. They are less lean than prime meat cuts. On UK labels the term can cover tails from different species.
Are tails a nutritious ingredient for dogs?
Tails provide protein and fat, though they are a secondary cut. They are commonly found in foods using meat by-products and are safe when processed properly.
