Vitamin A
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as vitamin a, retinol, vitamin a acetate, retinyl acetate, vitamin a supplement
What is it?
Vitamin A is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 111 products
- Also listed as
- vitamin a, retinol, vitamin a acetate, retinyl acetate, vitamin a supplement
Common questions about vitamin a
Is Vitamin A 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 vitamin a?
111 UK products list vitamin a as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is vitamin a called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: vitamin a, retinol, vitamin a acetate, retinyl acetate, vitamin a supplement. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade vitamin a?
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.
Can dogs have too much vitamin A?
Excessive vitamin A can be harmful, so complete foods are formulated to provide appropriate levels. Do not add extra vitamin A supplements without speaking to your vet.
