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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Open Farm

Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

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

Is Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe dry dog food good?

Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe is a dry dog food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. 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

33%

Fat

16%

Est. Carbs

38%

Fiber

Ash

7.8%

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

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

Tips

Protein is High (33% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.

References

Fat is Medium (16% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.

References

Ingredients Analysis

29 of 29 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Salmon

Chickpeas

Ocean Whitefish Meal

Peas

Herring Meal

Red Lentils

Coconut Oil

Green Lentils

Coconut Meal

Pumpkin

Natural Flavor

Carrots

Sunflower Oil

Apples

Salt

Cranberries

Flaxseed

Dried Chicory Root

Vitamins

Salmon Oil

Dried Uncultured Alfalfa Meal

Dicalcium Phosphate

Choline Chloride

Minerals

Taurine

Mixed Tocopherols

Cinnamon

Turmeric

Rosemary Extract

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Salmon, Ocean Whitefish Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein signal: Chickpeas, Peas, Red Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dicalcium Phosphate.

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

Possible allergy triggers: Cinnamon have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Salmon

Ocean Whitefish Meal

Herring Meal

Animal Protein

High

Animal

79%

Plant

21%

Meat-forward: 79% of the weighted protein in Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (21% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Salmon

Ocean Whitefish Meal

Herring Meal

Plant

Chickpeas

Peas

Red Lentils

Green Lentils

Coconut Meal

Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe dry dog food Review

Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 16% fat, 38% estimated carbohydrates.

79% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe good for dogs?

Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe contain Egg?

Does Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe?