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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Open Farm
Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Grains (gluten-free)
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
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.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Recipe dry dog food good?
Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains 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. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
29%
Fat
17%
Est. Carbs
42%
Fiber
5%
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 Medium (29% 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 (17% 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
37 of 37 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
4
Notice
0
1
Salmon
2
Oats
3
Ocean Whitefish Meal
4
Sorghum
5
Quinoa
6
Coconut Oil
7
Herring Meal
8
Natural Flavor
9
Millet
10
Pumpkin
11
Salmon Oil
12
Apples
13
Chia Seed
14
Potassium Chloride
15
Salt
16
Chicory Root
17
Choline Chloride
18
Vitamin E Supplement
19
Calcium Pantothenate
20
Niacin Supplement
21
Vitamin A Supplement
22
Riboflavin Supplement
23
Vitamin D3 Supplement
24
Vitamin B12 Supplement
25
Thiamine Mononitrate
26
Folic Acid
27
Zinc Proteinate
28
Calcium Carbonate
29
Iron Proteinate
30
Copper Proteinate
31
Manganese Proteinate
32
Selenium Yeast
33
Calcium Iodate
34
Taurine
35
Mixed Tocopherols
36
Cinnamon
37
Turmeric
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Salmon, Ocean Whitefish Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Quinoa may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Oats, Natural Flavor, Salt.
Possible allergy triggers: Cinnamon have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Coconut Oil have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains 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
High
Animal
89%
Plant
10%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 89% of the weighted protein in Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (10% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Salmon
Ocean Whitefish Meal
Herring Meal
Plant
Quinoa
Chia Seed
Auxiliary
Selenium Yeast
Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Recipe dry dog food Review
Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains 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 that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Owners prioritizing bioavailable minerals
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 29% protein, 17% fat, 42% estimated carbohydrates.
89% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Recipe contain Egg?
Does Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Recipe contain Nuts?
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