✅ Herring Oil in Pet Food

Grade B-1 ptsFats & Oils

What It Is

"Oil derived from herring tissue."

Health Impact

High in EPA and DHA. Herring oil is one of the cleanest fish oils available due to herring's small size and low toxin accumulation. Score: 7/10.

Why This Grade

A minor caveat applies — usually a processing step (e.g. rendering into a meal), a moderate allergen history, or a named-but-fattier source — but nothing on our risk watchlist. -1 pt deducted.

Sources & Further Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herring Oil safe for dogs and cats?

Rated B (-1 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. High in EPA and DHA. Herring oil is one of the cleanest fish oils available due to herring's small size and low toxin accumulation. Score: 7/10.

What is Herring Oil in pet food?

Oil derived from herring tissue.

Related Fats & Oils Ingredients

Salmon OilFish OilMenhaden Fish OilCod Liver Oil
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Sources: FDA, AAFCO Official Publication, National Toxicology Program,
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines, Journal of Animal Science.

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