Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care)
Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) scores 4/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (strong — 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (high — 67% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated Aug 2026
How this score is made
This score isn’t a hand-wavy impression: it reads what the label actually prints — the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis and AAFCO adequacy statement — and runs it through the same algorithmic rubric as every other product. No brand pays for placement, and there are no affiliate links on reviewed products.
Is Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) wet pet food good?
Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) is a wet pet food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Fish.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Pros
- Includes a fair number of clearly named animal ingredients.
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
- Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Cons
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 67% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7% |
| Fiber | 1% |
| Ash | 67% |
Moisture (99%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 1% |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 99% |
| Ash | 1% |
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Super High (67% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can suit some active or growing pets, but medical conditions such as kidney disease need veterinary guidance.
- Fat is Low (7% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can be useful for lower-calorie needs, but species, life stage, and total calories should guide the decision.
Ingredients Analysis
21 of 21 matched
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1 Fish Broth
Animal ProteinDescription
The soup produced by cooking fish bones, parts, or meat. It is high in glycine which claims to detoxify the liver and prevent leaky gut. There is a lack of evidence to show the benefits to pets.
Why Notice?
It does not state what kind of fish is used to make the ingredient. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed fish products could source from sick, deadly animal bodies. It is a potential risk for severe illness.
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2 Sardine Meal
(Detected): Sardine Meat
Animal ProteinDescription
Small fishes that are high in protein, omega 3s, and low in mercury.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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3 Mackerel Meal
(Detected): Mackerel Meat
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of mackerel, a meat concentrate contains up to 400% more protein than the fresh form. It is a greenish-blue back silverfish, high in protein, vitamin B12, and selenium. It is also an excellent source of omega 3s, similar to salmon.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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4 Natural Flavoring
Food AdditiveDescription
Made of extracts from plant or animal sources to improve the taste of food.
Why Concerned?
Contrary to its name, natural flavors are highly processed and contain many chemical additives.
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5 Tuna Oil
FatDescription
The oil extracted from tuna, an excellent source of fat and omega 3s, which is important to reduce inflammation in the body.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
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6 Salmon Oil
FatDescription
The oil extracted from salmon, an excellent source of fat and omega 3s, which is important to reduce inflammation in the body.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
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7 Psyllium Husk
CarbsDescription
A light-brown-ish seed absorbs the water in the gut and promotes more bowel movement. It is a natural fiber source and is often added as a prebiotic.
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8 Taurine
SupplementDescription
An essential amino acid (building blocks of protein) to maintain a healthy brain and heart functions.
Why Prefer?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein).
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9 Seaweed Extract
OthersDescription
Extract from seaweed, providing minerals, vitamins, and bioactive compounds.
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10 Beta Glucans
(Detected): Beta Glucan
SupplementDescription
Beta-glucan polysaccharides supporting immune system function.
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11 Fructo-oligosaccharide
(Detected): Fructooligosaccharide
PrebioticsDescription
Known as FOS, a type of fiber derived from chicory roots, beets, or cane. It is added as prebiotics for good bacteria growth in the colon, which aids digestion.
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12 Mannan Oligosaccharide
PrebioticsDescription
Known as MOS, a sugar extracted from yeast, added as a prebiotic. It is well known for its ability to bind pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, preventing them from growing in the intestine.
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13 Vitamin E
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant that protects oxidative damages on cellular membranes by free radicals. A deficiency will result in symptoms like anorexia, depression, and dermatitis.
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14 Zinc Animo Acid Chelate
(Detected): Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
SupplementDescription
An organic form of zinc, which is vital in skin function and wound healing, cell replication, the structure and function of biological membranes. Compare to inorganic form, it has 5 - 15% more absorption rate to the body.
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15 Nicotinic Acid
SupplementDescription
Known as vitamin B3, essential to maintain healthy GI tracts, skin/coat, and nervous system.
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16 Thiamine Mononitrate
SupplementDescription
An organic form of thiamine, has 5 - 15% more absorption rate than the inorganic form. It is important for energy production and glucose metabolism.
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17 Calcium Pantothenate
SupplementDescription
An organic form of calcium, it is essential in the formation of bones / teeth and different cellular functions. Compare to inorganic form, it has 5 - 15% more absorption rate to the body.
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18 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
SupplementDescription
A synthetical supplement of vitamin B6, which is an essential element for nearly every part of metabolism.
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19 Riboflavin Supplement
SupplementDescription
A synthetic supplement for vitamin B2. which is vital for the body's metabolism and health.
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20 Folic Acid
SupplementDescription
A synthetic form of folate, which is also known as vitamin B9. It plays an important role to support the body's functions, such as cell growth.
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21 Vitamin B12 Supplement
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin B12, which is vital for carbon transfer and propionate metabolism. A deficiency will result in symptoms similar to gastrointestinal disorders, such as diarrhea and weight loss.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Fish Broth appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish Broth.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Fish Broth have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Moderate- Named 67%
- Unnamed 33%
Mixed clarity: 67% of Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care)'s animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 33% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Unnamed
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) wet pet food Review
Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
- Owners who want clearly named protein sources
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
- Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 67% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Contains common allergens: Fish.
- On a dry-matter basis: 67% protein, 7% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) good for pets?
Yes — Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) earns 4 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s label-based analysis, combining high ingredient transparency with strong animal protein content. The score is computed from the printed ingredient list and guaranteed analysis rather than marketing claims — a confident pick when the label matches your pet’s needs.
Does Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) does not include Dairy or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) does not include Egg or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) contain Legumes?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) does not include Legumes or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) does not include Nuts or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Is Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) grain-free?
Yes — Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) is grain-free according to its printed ingredient list: no gluten grains (like wheat) and no gluten-free grains (like rice or corn) appear in the recipe. That makes it a candidate for pets with diagnosed grain sensitivities, though grain-free offers no automatic benefit for pets without one.
What are the main protein sources in Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care)?
The main animal proteins in Salican Ocean Fish Soup with Sardine & Mackerel (Skin Care) are Sardine Meal, Mackerel Meal. Each is named by species on the printed ingredient list — a protein-clarity strength in Moesonson’s scoring, because named sources let you verify what your pet is eating and avoid specific proteins when managing food allergies.
