Pollock & Lamb Air Dried Recipe Dog Food
Verified Aug 29, 2026
This is a high-protein, air-dried dog food or topper featuring wild-caught pollock, ocean whitefish, and lamb (including lamb liver) as the main animal ingredients. It offers a jerky-like texture with sweet potato, pumpkin, flaxseed, and fruits and vegetables added for carbohydrates and micronutrients. The recipe is formulated to be complete and balanced for all life stages, including large-breed puppies, and can be fed as a full meal or used to boost a regular kibble.
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Nutritionally, this is a very dense, meat-forward air-dried food with 40% protein and moderate fat, suitable for puppies, adults, and seniors, including large-breed dogs. The use of pollock, other fish, lamb, and lamb organs provides highly digestible protein and natural micronutrients, while sweet potato, pumpkin, and flaxseed add fiber and plant-based nutrients. Its high calorie density and rich formulation make it best for dogs with normal to high energy needs or as a flavorful topper, with careful portion control for less active or overweight dogs.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Very high protein at 40% from pollock, ocean whitefish, lamb, and lamb liver, which supports lean muscle in growing and adult dogs.
- AAFCO complete and balanced for all life stages, including growth of large-breed puppies, so it can be used long term at any age.
- Air-dried processing helps preserve nutrients and creates a highly palatable, jerky-like texture many dogs enjoy.
- Includes flaxseed, pumpkin, blueberries, and added taurine, which contribute fiber, antioxidants, and additional heart-supporting amino acids.
Considerations
- Fish and lamb are both common allergens, so this recipe will not suit dogs with known sensitivities to these proteins.
- At 3,400 kcal/kg and about 340 kcal per cup, it is very calorie-dense, so exact measuring is important to avoid unwanted weight gain.
- The rich, high-meat formula may be too heavy for some dogs with very sensitive digestion and may need a slow transition.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Pollock
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.
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Ocean White Fish
Ocean white fish is a lean, highly digestible animal protein commonly used in dog and cat foods to provide essential amino acids, improve palatability, and contribute some omega‑3 fatty acids and B vitamins. It can be a good low‑fat option for weight- or renal‑management diets, but may be an allergen for some pets and can carry environmental contaminants (e.g., mercury) depending on species and sourcing, so quality and source transparency are important.
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Lamb
Lamb is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a high-quality animal protein that supplies essential amino acids, iron and B vitamins and is often chosen for its palatability or as a “novel” protein in elimination diets. It can be higher in fat and calories than some other meats and may still cause allergic reactions in sensitive animals, so owners of overweight pets or those with food sensitivities should consult a veterinarian and use proper handling/cooking practices if feeding raw or homemade lamb.
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Lamb Liver
Lamb liver is an organ meat used as a nutrient-dense protein and flavor enhancer in pet foods and treats, supplying concentrated vitamins (especially vitamin A and B12), iron, copper and high-quality amino acids important for both dogs and cats. It is highly palatable and can help prevent nutrient deficiencies, but should be fed in moderation because excessive liver intake can lead to vitamin A toxicity and digestive upset, and proper sourcing/handling is important to avoid foodborne pathogens.
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Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber, vitamins (notably beta‑carotene), minerals and antioxidants, often helping with stool quality and serving as a binder or energy ingredient. It is generally well tolerated by dogs and can support gut health, but because cats poorly convert beta‑carotene to vitamin A and require preformed vitamin A from animal sources, sweet potato is not a substitute for meat-based nutrients; its relatively high carbohydrate content also means portion control is advised for overweight or diabetic pets and it should be cooked for best digestibility.
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Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Premium "ethically sourced, transparently made" dog and cat food brand offering kibble, freeze-dried raw, gently cooked fresh meals, wet stews, treats and supplements. Differentiators are ingredient-level traceability (trace every lot to source), Certified Humane meat and Ocean Wise/Seafood Watch seafood. Sold in neighborhood pet stores across the US and Canada and DTC online.
Manufacturer
Owns no plants; partners with specialized facilities in the US, Canada and Iceland holding GFSI-recognized food safety certifications, audited by Open Farm's team plus independent auditors including Certified Humane. Formulation is led by an in-house team including board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Moran Tal-Gavriel, with third-party test-and-hold lab verification before release.
PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Open Farm Inc. is a PSC Accredited business. View profile
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Open Farm Pollock & Lamb Air Dried Recipe Dog Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 1, 2026
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