The Fish Trio
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Who the trio is for
The trio is the easy way to find out which fish your pet actually wants without guessing on one big bag. It also suits a home with a dog and a cat, since every bag is listed for both, and anyone who likes to keep one kind of fish in the training pouch and another for the bowl.
The three fish side by side
| Whole sardines | Anchovies | Sardine heads | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | The whole fish, head to tail, bones in | Small whole fish, Stolephorus chinensis | Heads only, bones and eyes in |
| Piece | The biggest of the three | Smaller and drier than a sardine | Varies, a mix of sizes |
| Good for | A whole snack, or halved for a small dog | The pocket on a walk; a strong smell for training | The hardest crunch; the trio listing says cats often go for these first |
| Crude protein, min (label) | 52% | 67% | 52% |
| Crude fat, min (label) | 13% | 5% | 13% |
| Energy (label) | about 94.9 kcal/oz | about 83.1 kcal/oz | about 94.9 kcal/oz |
| Raw before drying | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The bundle record itself carries no analysis; the figures come from each single bag's label. Full details are on the sardines, anchovies and sardine heads pages, each with its own treat calculator where a label figure exists.
Using three bags well
- Training. Anchovies are light and easy to carry, and the heads are the crunchier reward. Snap either into small bits.
- Mealtime. Crumble a sardine or a head over the regular food as a topper.
- Cats. Break pieces small or crumble them over food. Treats only, and ask your veterinarian if you are unsure whether fish suits your cat.
- One new fish at a time. VCA suggests introducing treats slowly and one at a time, beginning with a small piece, and keeping treats to about 10 percent of daily calories (VCA, Dog Treats, opened 2026-10-16). Three bags make that easy to follow: open one, see how it goes, then the next.
Bones and handling
All three are whole fish or fish parts with bones. The AKC calls fish bones small, brittle and dangerous for dogs (AKC, Can Dogs Eat Fish, opened 2026-10-16), so stay with your pet while it eats and size every piece to the animal. All three, the sardines, anchovies and heads, are raw before freeze-drying. VCA urges caution with freeze-dried or dehydrated raw treats because of the risk of bacterial contamination to the pet, other pets and people (VCA, Dog Treats; VCA, Cat Treats, both opened 2026-10-16). 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). Reseal each bag and keep it cool and dry.
Price and shipping
The trio is $50 today. Bought one at a time, the same three bags are $20 for the 3 oz sardines, $20 for the anchovies and $15 for the heads. The store prices the box below the three singles, and on its own it meets the free standard shipping minimum in the shipping policy. Sniff & Shift LLC freeze-dries all three bags, a small batch at a time, in Pennsylvania.
Questions about the Fish Trio
What is in the Fish Trio?
A 3 oz bag of freeze-dried whole sardines, a bag of freeze-dried anchovies and a bag of freeze-dried sardine heads.
Is it for dogs and cats?
Yes. The listing says every bag suits both and holds a single ingredient. Treats only; supervise and keep water out.
Do I save money?
The box costs less than buying the same three bags one by one. The live prices above show the difference today.
Can I set up a recurring order?
No. The Fish Trio is a one-time purchase. Whole sardines and sardine heads bought on their own pages do offer Subscribe and save as an opt in.