Pet Food Ingredient
Salmon Oil
Extracted oil from salmon — the standard supplemental source of EPA and DHA in pet food. Contributes to coat quality and skin barrier function; often added at the end of manufacturing to preserve fatty-acid integrity.
Also labelled as
Regulatory status
Ingredient permitted under AAFCO fats and oils category; also functions as a nutritional supplement for omega-3 essential fatty acids.
Key notes
- —Protein content is low compared to fresh salmon, so allergic reactions are less common — but trace protein can remain and fish-allergic dogs should verify tolerance slowly.
- —Typical EPA/DHA target supplementation is ~20 mg combined per pound of body weight daily (veterinary clinical nutrition dosing).
Classified as a fish allergen source in the scanner's cross-match. If your pet reacts to fish, this ingredient is also a trigger.
Common alternatives
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