Pacific Sole
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About Pacific Sole
Pacific sole is a mild, low-fat flatfish from West Coast waters that shows up in pet food as a whole-fish or fish-meal protein source.
Pacific sole is a lean white fish used in pet foods as a high-quality, easily digestible animal protein that supplies essential amino acids and modest levels of omega‑3 fatty acids which can support skin, coat and overall health. It can be a useful novel protein for pets with sensitivities but may cause fish allergies in some animals, so it should be properly sourced, deboned and cooked to reduce risks from bones, parasites or contaminants and not be the sole ingredient relied on to meet species-specific nutrient needs.
Related ingredients
- Derived from
- whole fish or fish meal from Pacific flatfish (often marketed under the sole or Dover sole name)
- Primary role
- animal protein and amino acid source
Why it's used
As a whitefish, Pacific sole offers a lean protein option that formulators can rotate in alongside or instead of more common proteins like chicken or beef. Whole fish and fish meal also contribute natural palatability, which can help with acceptance in finicky eaters.
Common concerns
- Fish allergy Cats and dogs can develop food allergies to fish, and cross-reactivity between different fish species is documented, so a pet reactive to one fish may react to others.
- Bones and processing Whole fish used in pet food is processed so that bones are removed or ground and rendered into a non-hazardous particle size, since intact cooked fish bones can pose a choking or GI injury risk.
- Limited use as a novel protein Veterinary dermatology sources note that fish is no longer reliably 'novel' for elimination diets in many pets because it appears so widely in over-the-counter foods.
Also relevant
Despite the common name, much of what is labeled Pacific sole in commerce is actually Dover sole (Microstomus pacificus), a right-eyed flounder rather than a true sole.
Common Questions
What category is Pacific Sole?
Pacific Sole is categorized as a protein ingredient in the KibbleLab database.
Is Pacific Sole part of an allergen group?
Yes. Pacific Sole is grouped under the Fish allergen group in the KibbleLab database.
Which foods contain Pacific Sole?
1 food in the KibbleLab database contain Pacific Sole, including Instinct.
Foods with Pacific Sole
Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.
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