Oil Quality

  • Dogs
  • Cats
Scoring For:

Dogs

Oil sources are essential for levels of both Omega 6 and Omega 3 for dogs. They are also beneficial for overall health, aiding bodily systems such as the skin and digestive tract. Oils play a large role in palatability of dry foods, so getting the balance is very important.

Contributes 10% to the ingredient score for dogs

Cats

Oil sources are essential for levels of both Omega 6 and Omega 3 for cats. They are also beneficial for overall health, aiding bodily systems such as the skin and digestive tract. Oils play a significant role in palatability of dry foods, so getting the balance is very important as cats can be picky when choosing a food.

Contributes 10% to the ingredient score for cats

1/5Points
Scored

Vegetable / Animal Oils

Vegetable and Animal Oils are both large groups and they can range from ok to very poor sources of Omega 3 and 6 with poor digestibility. They can often cause digestive problems.

2/5Points
Scored

Rapeseed / Canola /
Non-named Fish, Meat, and Insect Oil

Rapeseed and Canola are plant oils which contain a lower level of Omega 3 and 6. These can in some cases cause digestive upset. Non-Named Fish, Insect and Meat oils are vague, and it is difficult to determine the digestibility or Omega content of these ingredients. They will add some level of palatability to the food.

3/5Points
Scored

Sunflower / Safflower Oil

Sunflower and Safflower Oil are both average quality oils that contain some Omega 3 and 6 but not enough in concentration to match higher quality alternatives.

4/5Points
Scored

Flax / Linseed
Chicken Liver / Chicken Oil

Flax, Linseed, Chicken Liver and Chicken Oil are all good quality oils that contain good levels of Omega 3 and 6 and contribute to overall digestion and palatability of foods.

5/5Points
Scored

Named Fish Oil / Named Insect Oil /
Green Lipped Mussel

Named Fish Oil, Named Insect Oils (Black Soldier Fly Grubs) and Green Lipped Mussels provide great sources of Omega 3 and 6. These add fantastic palatability to foods.