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Whole freeze-dried fish

Fish treats for dogs and cats, freeze-dried whole

Small fish, kept whole and freeze-dried, with nothing else in the bag. Choose one for the dog, the cat or the pair of them. Whole sardines start at from $15 a bag.

  • Freeze-dried
  • One ingredient
  • Dogs and cats
Front of a bag of Freeze-Dried Whole Sardines, a fish treat for dogs and cats
Front of a bag of Freeze-Dried Anchovies, a fish treat for dogs and cats
Small batches in Malvern, PennsylvaniaFour fish
Front of a bag of Freeze-Dried Whole Sardines, a fish treat for dogs and cats

Four fish

Pick a fish

$15.00
  • Each bag holds a single ingredient: the fish
  • Every fish here is listed for dogs and for cats
  • Reseal after opening and store cool and dry

One-time purchase is selected by default. Nothing repeats unless you pick Subscribe and save (not offered on anchovies) and a frequency; that recurring order then renews until you cancel it in your Sniff and Shift account. See the store's subscription policy.

Choose a fish
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A subscription renews automatically at the frequency you choose, at that frequency's discount (5% to 25% off), until you cancel. Change or cancel it in your Sniff and Shift account. Subscription policy

Contains fish. Raw before freeze-drying: wash your hands after handling. Serve as a treat or a topper, not as a complete diet. Keep fresh water out and stay close while your pet eats.

  • Freeze-dried in small batches in Malvern, PA
  • Free standard shipping on $50 or more
  • Checkout on Sniff and Shift's Shopify store

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What a whole freeze-dried fish treat is

These are fish treats for dogs and cats with nothing done to them except drying. The fish is not filleted, ground or shaped into a biscuit. The freeze dryer pulls the water out and leaves a light, crisp piece you can hand over, snap into bits or crumble onto a meal. Every bag names one ingredient, the fish.

The sardines come with head, tail and bones. The sardine heads are just that, heads. The minnows are whole too. Because nothing is formed or cut to size, pieces differ in size, shape and color from one fish to the next.

Whole fish means whole-fish questions: bones, handling and how much to give. Our sardines for dogs guide and can cats eat sardines cover them with named sources, and none of it replaces your veterinarian's view of your own pet.

Which fish for which pet

Sardines

The all-purpose pick, and the only fish with three bag sizes. Serve one whole, snap it for rewards or crumble it on food. The smallest bag is an easy way to learn whether your pet cares for fish at all. See freeze-dried sardines.

Minnows

Whole marble goby, the fish this site is named for. If the picker shows Sold out, back soon, they are out of stock for now; the minnow page and the minnow guide still answer the questions.

Sardine heads

The crunchiest of the four, with a strong aroma that makes them handy in a training session. Bones and eyes are part of the deal. See sardine heads.

Anchovies

A smaller, drier fish than the sardine, light enough to keep in a pocket on a walk, with a strong smell that keeps a dog's attention. See freeze-dried anchovies.

Want three at once?

The Fish Trio boxes sardines, anchovies and sardine heads together.

How the three compare is on the Fish Trio page.

How to serve whole fish

  1. Size the piece

    Give a whole fish to a dog it suits, or snap off a piece for a small mouth or a quick reward.

  2. Or crumble it

    For a cat, or for a dog that prefers a topper, crumble a little over the regular food.

  3. Water, watching, washing

    Keep fresh water out, stay with your pet while it eats, then reseal the bag. Every fish we sell here is raw before freeze-drying, so wash your hands with soap and water afterward and clean the bowl, as the FDA advises for raw pet food (FDA, Get the Facts, opened 2026-10-16).

Freeze-dried whole sardines shown up close

Where they are made

Small batches in Malvern, Pennsylvania

Sniff and Shift freeze-dries these fish in small batches in Malvern, Pennsylvania, and orders ship from there. This site belongs to Sniff and Shift, and checkout runs on the Sniff and Shift store. We do not say where the fish themselves are caught or raised. More about us.

Questions about fish treats

Are fish treats good for dogs?

We make no health claims for these bags. Each is a one-ingredient treat listed for adult dogs of all sizes. The AKC's guidance is that treats should be no more than about 10 percent of a dog's daily diet (AKC, Can Dogs Eat Fish, opened 2026-10-16), and your veterinarian is the one to say what suits your dog.

Can cats have the same fish as dogs?

Every fish here is listed for both, and one bag can serve the household. For a cat, break the piece small or crumble it over food, and treat it as a snack, never a meal. If you are unsure whether fish suits your cat, ask your veterinarian.

Do freeze-dried fish need a fridge?

The sardine and anchovy listings say no refrigerator is needed. For every bag, reseal after opening and keep it in a cool, dry spot away from direct sun.

What if the minnows show Sold out?

Then they are out of stock. We don't accept advance orders, and the minnow option turns back on by itself when a new batch is in. The other fish can be ordered whenever they show a price and an active button.

Where are they made?

In small batches in Malvern, Pennsylvania, by Sniff and Shift. We make no claim about where the fish come from.

Ready to try a bag?

You check out on the Sniff and Shift store, with the same account you use there.