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Open Farm Goodbowl Wild-Caught Whitefish & Salmon Pâté for Dogs

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Wet / Canned

An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Open Farm Open Farm Goodbowl Wild-Caught Whitefish & Salmon Pâté for Dogs, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Named ocean whitefish first
Wet / Canned
Complete and balanced (verified)
Manufactured in United States
Size
0.35 kg
Food type
Wet / Canned
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Open Farm
Country
United States
Feed Wise Score
6.4out of 10
GOOD

Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)

79%
Confidence
High confidence

Share of scoring criteria backed by published evidence.

Product type
Complete & Balanced Food
Complete & balanced
VERIFIED
Large breed growth
NOT APPLICABLE
Standard named by source
AAFCO

Protein

7%

Fat

3%

Estimated carbohydrate

Not calculable

Processing

Canned

Where to Buy
Recent recalls (last 24 months)
  • 2024-12-23US FDA Enforcement Report market withdrawal of six Open Farm products (freeze-dried morsels and dry recipes) due to foreign object (food-grade plastic film) contamination. No FDA press release; company framed as quality issue.
View full recall history in the Feed Wise recall database →

Expert Summary

Feed Wise considers this a workable everyday option for Open Farm Goodbowl Wild Caught Whitefish & Salmon Pâté for Dogs, a gently cooked formula led by ocean whitefish, fish broth and wild caught pacific salmon. The manufacturer publishes a AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, so it can be fed as a complete daily diet for adult maintenance. Supporting the rating, it is manufactured in United States and the facility standards on file include 100% traceable ingredients, Third party certified humane sourcing (G.A.P. / Certified Humane) and Ingredient level origin disclosure.

What is actually in this food?

Ocean Whitefish, Fish Broth, Oats, Wild-Caught Pacific Salmon, Pumpkin, Barley, Flaxseed, Tricalcium Phosphate, Carrots, Agar Agar, Sunflower Oil, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Dried Chicory Root, Spinach, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Taurine, Turmeric

First 5 ingredients

1. Ocean Whitefish

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Marine Protein

Named fish. Provides high value protein plus marine omega 3 fatty acids.

2. Fish Broth

Tier B, high quality supportive ingredient

Animal Protein, Species Not Specified

A whole fish ingredient provides animal protein and marine nutrients, but the manufacturer does not identify the fish species, which lowers sourcing transparency.

3. Oats

Tier C, moderate or neutral ingredient

Whole Carbohydrate

Whole oat grain. A moderate glycemic whole carbohydrate.

4. Wild-Caught Pacific Salmon

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Marine Protein

Wild caughtPacific

Named fish. Provides high value protein plus marine omega 3 fatty acids.

5. Pumpkin

Tier B, high quality supportive ingredient

Whole Food Plant

Whole food plant ingredient contributing fibre, antioxidants and micronutrients.

Animal Protein Quality

14 / 25

This is the largest single category in FeedWise. It looks at which animal ingredients are present, whether the species is named, whether organs, egg and named fats are included, and whether concentrated plant proteins are diluting the animal content.

  • Named animal protein first

    Ocean Whitefish is a named animal ingredient in position 1.

    +8 / 8
  • Animal Prominence Index

    Animal Prominence Index 51 of 100. This is a FeedWise position-weighted measure of how far animal ingredients dominate the ingredient panel. It is a label-position index, not a manufacturer-disclosed recipe percentage.

    +2 / 5
  • Liver

    No liver in the ingredient panel.

    0 / 2
  • Heart

    No heart in the ingredient panel.

    0 / 2
  • Other appropriate organs

    No additional organ meats identified.

    0 / 2
  • Whole egg

    No meaningful egg inclusion.

    0 / 1
  • Named animal or marine fats

    Named animal or marine fat sources: Ocean Whitefish, Fish Broth, Wild-Caught Pacific Salmon.

    +1 / 2
  • Verified animal ingredient proportion

    Manufacturer confirms 95 percent animal ingredients.

    +3 / 3

Ingredient Quality

13.2 / 20

Every ingredient is classified into a quality tier and weighted by its position on the label, so ingredient number one counts far more than ingredient number fifteen.

  • Position weighted ingredient quality

    11 food ingredients assessed by quality tier with early positions weighted most heavily. 20 fortifying nutrients or preservatives excluded from the average.

    +16.2 / 20
  • Vague animal ingredients

    Animal ingredients without an identified species: Fish Broth.

    -3

Carbohydrate and Plant Load

9.2 / 15
  • Estimated carbohydrate: not calculable
  • Pulse ingredients detected: none
  • Plant protein concentrates: none
  • Ingredient splitting: not detected

Carbohydrate is not calculable because ash is not disclosed. It is left blank rather than overstated.

  • Carbohydrate burden

    Carbohydrate is not precisely calculable because ash has not been disclosed. This is an evidence limitation, not evidence of high carbohydrate, so it is removed from the score and reported as reduced confidence.

    NOT SCORED
  • Ingredient based plant load

    Plant load assessed as MODERATE. Carbohydrate bearing plant ingredients: Oats (whole grain), Barley (whole grain), Dried Chicory Root (fibre ingredient).

    +4.9 / 8

How is it made?

7 / 10

Processing method: Canned. This category measures food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control, so a raw food can score well here and still lose safety points.

  • Processing method

    Canned processing. Food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control.

    +7 / 10

How transparent is the manufacturer?

7.1 / 10
  • Animal species clearly identified

    Not publicly verified

  • Ingredient sourcing disclosed

    The manufacturer publishes ingredient sourcing information.

  • Country or region identified

    Country or region of origin published: Canada.

  • Manufacturing location identified

    Not publicly verified

  • Detailed nutritional analysis

    A detailed nutritional analysis is published.

  • Traceability information

    Not publicly verified

  • Manufacturer provides sourcing detail

    Not publicly verified

  • Overall formulation transparency

    A complete ingredient panel and an identified manufacturer are on file.

Marketing language alone does not count. Anything that has not been published is shown as not publicly verified rather than as a failure.

Nutritional Formulation

10 / 10
  • Complete and balanced for the stated life stage

    5 oz can Nutrient Percentage of Recipe Crude Protein (min) 7% Crude Fat (min) 3% Crude Fiber (max) 2% Moisture (max) 78% Open Farm Goodbowl Wild-Caught Whitefish & Salmon Recipe with Wholesome Grains is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

  • Detailed nutritional analysis available

    A full guaranteed analysis with energy content is on file.

  • Qualified formulation expertise

    Not publicly verified

  • Feeding trial or validation

    Not publicly verified

  • Calcium and phosphorus disclosed

    Not publicly verified

Safety and Quality Control

3.3 / 10
  • Batch testing

    Not publicly verified

  • Pathogen testing

    Not publicly verified

  • Supplier verification

    Not publicly verified

  • Lot traceability

    Not publicly verified

  • Nutrient verification

    Not publicly verified

  • Manufacturing quality program

    Not publicly verified

  • Recall context and corrective action

    No recalls on file.

A recall alone does not destroy a score. Severity, cause, frequency, recency and documented corrective action are all considered.

What we could not verify

Unknown information is not treated as bad information. It is scored as unverified and it lowers the confidence rating instead.

  • Carbohydrate (incomplete guaranteed analysis)
  • Manufacturing location
  • Quality control and testing evidence
  • Calcium and phosphorus
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Where to Buy

Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.

    Guaranteed Analysis

    As-fed basis
    Protein
    7%
    32% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    3%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    2%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    78%
    Maximum moisture as declared.

    Certifications & Claims

    Only certifications we can confirm from the brand's own documentation or the certifying body appear here. Nothing is assumed — if a program isn't listed, it isn't disclosed for this product.

    AAFCO nutrient profile statement
    Manufacturer claim
    Certified Humane Raised and Handled
    Verified
    Proof
    Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.)
    Verified
    Proof
    Non-GMO
    Manufacturer claim
    Made in Canada
    Manufacturer claim

    FeedWise Findings

    The FeedWise Verdict

    6.4/ 10GoodHigh Confidence

    Why it scored this way

    • Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)
    • Solid named animal protein base
    • No concentrated plant protein inflating the protein figure
    • High ingredient and sourcing transparency

    Full score breakdown

    Animal Protein Quality14 / 25
    Ingredient Quality13.2 / 20
    Carbohydrate and Plant Load9.2 / 15
    Processing and Food Integrity7 / 10
    Transparency and Sourcing7.1 / 10
    Nutritional Formulation10 / 10
    Safety and Quality Control3.3 / 10
    Total63.8 / 100

    FeedWise Score 6.4 · Good · High Confidence

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