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Open Farm Whitefish & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble

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An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Open Farm Open Farm Whitefish & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Grain-conscious recipe
No fillers declared
Made in Canada
No by-products
Size
1.81 kg
Food type
Kibble
Life stage
Adult
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Open Farm
Country
Canada
Feed Wise Score
6.1out of 10
USE WITH CARE

Scores 5.0 to 7.9. Usable, but follow the directions closely — one or more categories fall short.

88%
Confidence
High confidence

Complete label, strong transparency and verified product information.

Where to Buy
Recent recalls (last 24 months)
  • 12/23/2024US 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 →

Why It Scored 6.1

Our independent, evidence-based evaluation of this product. Sponsorship is never an input.

Ingredient Quality
6.3
Use With Care
  • First ingredient: Ocean Whitefish
  • Contains rendered meals
  • No corn, wheat or soy on the label
Nutritional Quality
5.8
Use With Care
  • Extruded — high heat and pressure
  • 29% protein on a dry-matter basis
  • 3760 kcal per kg
  • 15% fat as fed
Transparency
9.0
Excellent Choice
  • Full ingredient list published
  • Guaranteed analysis on file
  • Nutritional adequacy statement provided
Sourcing & Certifications
4.0
Red Paw Alert
  • Country of manufacture: Canada
  • Protein sources: Salmon, Whitefish
  • Certifications on record: AAFCO nutrient profile statement, Certified Humane Raised and Handled, Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.)
  • 100% traceable ingredients; Third-party certified humane sourcing (G.A.P. / Certified Humane)
Processing
4.0
Red Paw Alert
  • Extruded — high heat and pressure
  • Method on file: extruded_kibble
  • Gentler processing preserves more nutrients

Feed Wise Verdict

A reasonable everyday option with a few areas that trail category leaders.

Strengths
No fillers declared on the label
No by-products declared
No artificial colours or flavours
Manufactured in Canada
Nutritional adequacy statement published
Considerations
Contains rendered meals
Feeding guidelines not published
Ideal for
Adults
Everyday feeding
Balanced diets
Adult maintenance

Where to Buy

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

    Ingredient Breakdown

    Label ingredients in the order they appear, with our independent quality assessment where we hold reference data on that ingredient.

    Full ingredient list

    Ocean Whitefish, Oats, Whitefish Meal, Millet, Quinoa, Brown Rice, Coconut Oil, Pumpkin, Herring Meal, Natural Flavor (yeast), Salmon Oil, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Salt, Sunflower Oil, 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, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate

    See the ingredient encyclopedia →

    Guaranteed Analysis

    As-fed basis
    Protein
    26%
    29% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    15%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    4.5%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    10%
    Maximum moisture as declared.
    Calcium
    1.2%
    Declared calcium level.
    Phosphorus
    1%
    Declared phosphorus level.
    Energy
    3760
    kcal / kg
    Metabolisable energy per kilogram.

    2% Open Farm Catch-of-the-Season Whitefish & Ancient Grains recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels estimated by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except for the growth of large-size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).

    Transparency Score

    9.0 / 10
    Complete ingredient list
    Nutritional analysis provided
    Feeding guidelines provided
    Country of origin disclosed
    Nutritional adequacy statement
    Certifications on record
    Product imagery on file
    Pack size and format recorded

    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

    Label flags

    Rendered meals

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