Pollock
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About Pollock
Pollock is a mild whitefish, often wild-caught Alaska pollock, used in pet food as an easily digestible animal protein.
Pollock is a lean white fish commonly used in pet foods as an easily digestible animal protein that boosts palatability and supplies essential amino acids. It provides some omega‑3 fatty acids and is generally low in contaminants compared with larger predatory fish, but can be an allergen for sensitive animals and must be properly processed and balanced (e.g., for taurine in cat diets) and preserved to prevent rancidity.
Related ingredients
- Derived from
- wild-caught Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus)
- Primary role
- lean animal protein source
Why it's used
Pollock is a small, fast-reproducing, plankton-feeding fish, which places it low on the marine food chain and gives it a naturally lean, high-protein profile with EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids. The Alaska pollock fishery is also the largest Marine Stewardship Council certified fishery in the world, which supports consistent, traceable sourcing for pet food manufacturers.
Common concerns
- Fish allergen status Fish is among the more frequently identified food allergens in dogs and cats, so pollock-based recipes are typically avoided for pets with a confirmed fish sensitivity.
- Thiamine breakdown when fed raw Like other fish, raw pollock can contain thiaminase enzymes; the Merck Veterinary Manual identifies raw fish diets as a documented cause of thiamine deficiency, most often reported in cats.
- Taurine formulation needs for cats Because fish-based proteins do not automatically guarantee adequate taurine levels, complete cat foods built around fish like pollock still need formulators to verify taurine meets feline requirements.
Also relevant
Pollock's position low on the marine food chain and short lifespan are commonly cited reasons it tends to accumulate less mercury than long-lived predatory fish.
Common Questions
What category is Pollock?
Pollock is categorized as a protein ingredient in the KibbleLab database.
Is Pollock part of an allergen group?
Yes. Pollock is grouped under the Fish allergen group in the KibbleLab database.
Which foods contain Pollock?
98 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Pollock, including Acana, Caru, Dr. Marty.
Foods with Pollock
Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.
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