Vitamin K
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Vitamin K 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
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
Products containing vitamin k
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about vitamin k
Is Vitamin K 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.
Why is vitamin K added to dog food?
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble nutrient involved in normal blood clotting. It is commonly added to commercial dog foods as part of a vitamin premix to ensure nutritional completeness. Most dogs tolerate it well, but speak to your vet if your dog is on medication that affects blood clotting.
How many UK dog foods contain vitamin k?
2 UK products list vitamin k as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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How does Open Dog Food grade vitamin k?
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.