Tuna
meat · base score 1 · also listed as tuna, tuna fish, fresh tuna, tuna steak, dried tuna, dehydrated tuna, tuna meal
What is it?
Tuna is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 51 products
- Also listed as
- tuna, tuna fish, fresh tuna, tuna steak, dried tuna, dehydrated tuna, tuna meal
Common questions about tuna
Is Tuna good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain tuna?
51 UK products list tuna as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is tuna called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: tuna, tuna fish, fresh tuna, tuna steak, dried tuna, dehydrated tuna, tuna meal. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade tuna?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. 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.
Is tuna safe for dogs?
Tuna is safe for most dogs when included as part of a balanced commercial diet. It is a lean fish protein commonly used in both wet and dry dog foods.
Can dogs eat tuna every day?
A complete and balanced tuna-based food can be fed long term. If you feed tuna on its own as an extra, keep portions modest: tuna is a larger fish and can accumulate more mercury than smaller fish such as sardines or sprats. Speak to your vet if you are unsure.
