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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Oven-Baked Tradition

Grain-Free Fish

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★☆☆☆

2.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

Low

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish dry dog food good?

Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish is a dry dog food rated 2 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

31%

Fat

20%

Est. Carbs

34%

Fiber

5.6%

Ash

8.9%

Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Medium (31% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.

References

Fat is High (20% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.

References

Ingredients Analysis

45 of 45 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Fresh Fish

Whole Peas

Whole Chickpeas

Fish

Fresh Herrings

Canola Oil

Tapioca Starch

Pea Protein

Pea Fiber

Dicalcium Phosphate

Flaxseed

Pumpkin

Natural Flavor

Seaweed

Spirulina

Potassium Chloride

Taurine

Choline Chloride

Inulin

Green Tea

Rosemary Extract

Glucosamine Hydrochloride

Yucca Schidigera Extract

Apple

Banana

Blueberry

Cranberry

Broccoli

Sweet Potato

Chondroitin Sulfate

Vitamin E

Copper Proteinate

Zinc Proteinate

Niacin

Vitamin A

Calcium Pantothenate

Riboflavin

Manganese Sulfate

Vitamin D3

Vitamin B12

Folic Acid

Calcium Iodate

Sodium Selenite

Amino Acids

Rosemary Extract

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Fresh Fish, Fish appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Plant protein signal: Whole Peas, Whole Chickpeas, Pea Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fresh Fish, Fish, Pea Protein.

Higher-caution ingredients: Fresh Fish, Fish, Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Whole Peas, Whole Chickpeas, Canola Oil, and 3 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

Low

Named

33%

Unnamed

67%

Low clarity: only 33% of Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 67% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Fresh Herrings

Unnamed

Fresh Fish

Fish

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

57%

Plant

19%

Plant concentrate

24%

Auxiliary

Mixed protein sources in Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish: 57% animal, 19% whole plants, and 24% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Fresh Fish

Fish

Fresh Herrings

Plant

Whole Peas

Whole Chickpeas

Plant concentrate

Pea Protein

Auxiliary

Spirulina

Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish dry dog food Review

Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish scores 2 stars on this analysis, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.

Best for

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable

You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate

Key takeaways

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 31% protein, 20% fat, 34% estimated carbohydrates.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Overall rating: 2 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish good for dogs?

This recipe scored 2 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your dog.

Does Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish contain Dairy?

Does Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish contain Egg?

Does Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish contain Legumes?

Does Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish contain Nuts?

Is Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Oven-Baked Tradition Grain-Free Fish?