Whole Oily Fish
meat · base score 1 · also listed as whole oily fish, blue fish, oily fish, whole seasonal oily fish
What is it?
Whole Oily Fish 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
- 21 products
- Also listed as
- whole oily fish, blue fish, oily fish, whole seasonal oily fish
Common questions about whole oily fish
Is Whole Oily Fish 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 whole oily fish?
21 UK products list whole oily fish as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is whole oily fish called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: whole oily fish, blue fish, oily fish, whole seasonal oily fish. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade whole oily fish?
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.
What is whole oily fish in dog food?
Whole oily fish means whole species such as mackerel, herring or sardines are included rather than just fish meal or oil. It supplies quality protein and naturally occurring oils that contribute to energy and coat condition. The exact species can vary with season depending on what oily fish is available.
Is whole oily fish good for dogs?
Many dogs digest oily fish well and it can be a useful source of protein and fatty acids. If your dog has a known fish sensitivity, speak to your vet before feeding it.
