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Salmon Topper Mousse for Dogs
Open Farm

Salmon Topper Mousse for Dogs

Verified Aug 26, 2026

Dog · Topper Puppy Adult Senior Small Medium Large

This is a rich salmon-based mousse topper designed to boost the flavor and nutrient density of your dog’s regular food. With salmon as the primary ingredient and a simple formula thickened with potato starch, it suits dogs of all ages who enjoy fish and can benefit from extra high-quality protein and fat. It’s intended as a supplemental addition rather than a complete diet.

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Over-the-counter Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.0 out of 10

Strong Choice

A very simple, salmon-heavy topper that offers a concentrated source of high-quality protein and fat to enhance your dog’s main diet. It works well for puppies through seniors who tolerate fish and need extra palatability or calories, especially for picky or underweight dogs. Because it’s not a complete diet, it should always be fed alongside a balanced dog food.

Calorie and portion clarity 6.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 3 of 3 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
Where these benefits come from Benefits the manufacturer highlights in its own product marketing. KibbleLab lists them for reference and does not verify these claims.
Allergy Support Skin Coat Health
Diet & Compliance
Limited Ingredient
Suitable For
Puppy Adult Senior Small Medium Large
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Salmon is the primary ingredient, providing highly digestible protein and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Very short ingredient list, which can be helpful for dogs needing simpler formulas.
  • High protein and fat for a topper, making it useful for boosting calories and flavor on regular food.
  • Grain- and legume-free formula avoids peas and lentils, which some owners prefer to limit due to DCM concerns.

Considerations

  • Formulated only for intermittent or supplemental feeding, so it must be used with a complete and balanced dog food.
  • Fish is a common allergen, so this will not be suitable for dogs with fish or salmon sensitivities.
  • The relatively high fat content may be too rich for dogs prone to pancreatitis or who need lower-fat diets.
  • Limited ingredients mean it does not provide the full range of vitamins and minerals needed as a stand-alone diet.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Salmon, Potato Starch

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
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02
Potato Starch
Potato starch is a highly digestible carbohydrate commonly used in pet foods as a binder, thickener and texture agent to help kibble formation, stabilize wet formulas and create chewy treats. It provides readily available energy but is low in protein, fat and micronutrients, so while generally safe, its high glycemic load and limited nutritional value mean it should be used sparingly—particularly for overweight pets, diabetic animals or cats on low‑carbohydrate diets, and excessive amounts can sometimes contribute to loose stools.

Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
11.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
15.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
2.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
72.00%
Low High
2000
kcal / Kg
260
kcal / Can
Low
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Puppy
Lifestage Adult
Lifestage Senior
Breed size Small
Breed size Medium
Breed size Large
Texture Mousse
Processing method Canned
Food type Topper

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.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Open Farm Inc.
Parent company Independent (minority investors: General Atlantic, Encore Consumer Capital)
Founded 2014
Headquarters Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Minnesota
Manufacturing oversight

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.

Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited business seal
Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited

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 recalls on record

No recall is listed for Open Farm Salmon Topper Mousse for Dogs.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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