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Freeze-dried raw fish recipe made with USA-sourced cod and salmon – complete and balanced nutrition you can serve as a meal, topper, supplement, or Guilt-Free Treating™.

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Dr. Gary's Best Breed

FUELED BY COMMON SENSE NUTRITION

Ideal for Grain & Chicken Sensitivities
High Protein
Sensitive Skin & Coat
Probiotics for Digestive Health
Joint & Mobility Support
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THE BEST BREED DIFFERENCE

Purpose-built nutrition backed by decades of veterinary expertise and crafted with uncompromising ingredient standards.

  • Veterinarian Developed
  • Small Batch Made in Oregon, USA
  • Purpose-Built Formulas
  • Never On a Recall List
  • Minimally Processed
  • USDA-Inspected Facility
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Better Ingredients. Better Nutrition.

Every ingredient fulfills a purpose – from premium proteins and functional fibers to healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Cod

U.S.A.-sourced Cod is highly-digestible and very high in protein making it one of the best meat sources for dog health.

Salmon

Salmon is a unique protein source that is easily digestible and contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA, EPA and linoleic acid.

Fruits & Vegetables

All-natural, antioxidant-rich fruits & vegetables, help maintain a strong immune system.

New Zealand Green Mussels

Sustainably raised off the pristine shores of New Zealand and supply many health-promoting nutrients.

Freeze-Dried Fish Recipe FAQs

Is freeze-dried fish good for dogs?

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Yes. Freeze-dried fish can be a nutritious option for dogs because fish provides high-quality animal protein along with naturally occurring Omega-3 fatty acids. Cod and salmon are also good alternatives to more commonly fed proteins such as chicken, while freeze-drying helps retain the food’s natural nutrition and flavor in a shelf-stable format.

What are the benefits of salmon and cod for dogs?

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Salmon and cod provide high-quality animal protein and essential amino acids needed for muscle development and maintenance. Salmon is especially rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA, which help support healthy skin, coat, heart, and cognitive function. Cod provides a lean source of protein along with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. Together, they offer complementary nutrition in a fish-based protein blend.

What makes Freeze-Dried Fish a good option for dogs with chicken sensitivities?

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Best Breed Freeze-Dried Fish uses cod and salmon as its primary animal protein sources and is made without chicken meal or chicken fat. This makes it a strong option for dogs that do better without commonly fed proteins like chicken or beef.

What is freeze-dried raw dog food, and how is it different from kibble?

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Freeze-dried raw dog food starts with fresh, raw ingredients that are frozen solid and placed in a low-pressure vacuum. During this process, the frozen moisture turns directly from ice into vapor without first becoming liquid – a process called sublimation. This removes nearly all of the moisture without using high cooking temperatures, helping preserve the natural nutrition, protein, flavor, and texture of the ingredients. Unlike kibble, which is cooked and extruded into dry pieces, freeze-dried food remains raw and is minimally processed. Removing the moisture makes it lightweight and shelf-stable, providing many of the characteristics of raw food without the need for freezing or thawing.

Is freeze-dried raw dog food safe for dogs?

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Freeze-dried raw dog food can be safely fed when it is properly manufactured, stored, and handled. However, freeze-drying removes moisture but does not necessarily eliminate all bacteria, so raw-food handling practices are still important. Keep the food properly sealed and stored, use clean hands and utensils when preparing it, and wash food bowls regularly.

Do I need to rehydrate freeze-dried dog food?

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No. Freeze-dried dog food does not need to be rehydrated and can be fed dry or mixed with water, depending on the product and your dog’s preference. Adding water restores moisture and creates a softer, more meat-like texture. If feeding freeze-dried food dry, always make sure plenty of fresh, clean water is available.

How do I rehydrate Best Breed Freeze-Dried Fish?

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For every 1 ounce of freeze-dried food, add approximately 2 ounces of water. Mix together and allow the food to soak until it reaches your dog’s preferred texture. For complete rehydration, refrigerate and soak for up to 8 hours before feeding.

How should I store freeze-dried raw dog food?

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Unopened and unreconstituted freeze-dried raw dog food is shelf-stable and does not require refrigeration. Keep the package tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat and moisture. Once water is added, the food should be treated more like fresh food and refrigerated if it will not be fed immediately.

Can puppies and senior dogs eat Best Breed Freeze-Dried Fish?

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Yes. Best Breed Freeze-Dried Fish is complete and balanced for dogs of all life stages, including puppies, adults, and seniors. Because nutritional and calorie needs change throughout life, feeding amounts should be adjusted based on your dog’s age, activity level, and body condition.

What are New Zealand Green Mussels, and why are they in Best Breed recipes?

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New Zealand Green Mussels are a nutrient-dense ingredient naturally rich in minerals, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and a unique combination of Omega-3 fatty acids. Nearly every Best Breed recipe includes New Zealand Green Mussels as part of our approach to purposeful nutrition. Our recipes also contain natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint and mobility health. Green Mussels aren’t a recent ingredient trend for Best Breed – they’ve been part of our formulas since the beginning.
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Freeze-dried fish treats that dogs love, with quality ingredients and convenient sizing. Customers said dogs get excited for these and digest them well. Strong fish smell noted. Main concerns: pricey for the amount, some crumbling, and odor transfers to hands. Works well as treats or food topper.

  • 5 stars: 28 (78%)
  • 4 stars: 7 (19%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Kim D.
Great for my dog, a little pricey

I wanted to like this product more than I did because the ingredient list looked really promising. When I opened the bag, the fish smell was much stronger than I expected, which my pet seemed to enjoy a lot more than I did. At first, my pet was excited every time I offered a piece, but after the first few days the interest seemed to level off. I liked how easy it was to break the pieces into smaller portions for treats or to sprinkle over food. My dog did not have a preference for this over other treats. Some of the contents arrived pretty crushed, so there were more crumbs than actual pieces by the time I got to the bottom of the bag. I also found myself wishing there was a little more product for the price. That said, I did appreciate the simple ingredients and felt good about what I was feeding. My pet had no stomach issues and tolerated it without any problems. I would probably buy it again if it were on sale, but I am not sure I would pay full price given the amount you receive. Overall, it was a solid product that did some things well, but it did not completely live up to my expectations.

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Anonymous

Love the size of the treats. The seal on the treat bag closes easily to keep things fresh.

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Lauren M.
A balanced food that works surprisingly well as a treat

This is a freeze-dried fish recipe that is formulated for all life stages, including large breed dogs. It comes in a resealable bag with an easy-to-use closure. The pieces vary in size, with the largest about the size of the end of a small finger, while many are much smaller. They aren't particularly dusty, although they do crumble if broken. My picky dogs absolutely loved these. They digested them without any issues and kept coming back looking for more. Although the pieces are a little difficult to break by hand because they're so small, they're easy for the dogs to chew and even my messiest eater finished them in a few bites without leaving crumbs everywhere. I also really liked that they aren't especially fishy smelling and didn't leave any residue or odor on my hands. The only real downside is the price and package size. If I were feeding this as my dogs' regular food, the available bag sizes just wouldn't be economical. Even when used only as treats, they're still on the expensive side. Overall, I really like these. They aren't a good value if you're looking for an everyday dog food, but as a treat they're an excellent addition to the variety I use for training. My dogs enjoy them more than many actual treats, so despite the price, I would buy them again.

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Kabari S.
Protein Maxing

Dog has always been on a high-protein diet. He�s not a picky eater so he likes these very much. Went through the whole bag within two months. I do like the fact that they include all the nutrition facts. No weird side effects with my dog after eating these, still the happy boy he is.

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Wendy W.
Dogs Love It!

Been using this and the other freeze-dried formulas for months now and our boys go absolutely crazy each meal!

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Nadine
Awesome!

A little expensive to use as daily dietary food, but I use it as treats. Dr. Gary's is the best and the freeze-dried works well as treats too :)

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Yvette
My dog loves it!

Finally found a good dog food that my dog loves and good for her. Shes a pitty that has some sensitivities to many other dog foods I�ve tried, so I�ve been making/cooking her foods but it�s getting too much for me to maintain. I�m so happy that I�ve found this food that solves all of our issues and she happily eats it. On autoship for sure.

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Eugene
Very high quality product

My dogs love it as a topper on their Dr Gary�s best breed food

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Jennifer
Healthy and great as a treat or topper

I like it for a treat or topper, great to use in cognitive toys but for using just for dog food alone it�s to pricy.

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Kelly
My dogs are obsessed!

I use these for treats during training and they are very high value, in my dogs� opinion!

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Chelsey
Good quality!

I use this to mix with my frenchie�s fresh food. He loves it and does very well when he has it in his diet! His coat is shiny and soft. Digestion is great. It�s a bit expensive to use as an entire meal but we will keep it in the mix as a topper!

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Deb
It is definitely fishy.

I�m sure this is a great quality food, sadly, our dog did not care for it

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Karen W.
Excellent Quality Product!

My 16 year old Lab/Husky mix has gotten more forgetful as he's gotten older and sometimes doesn't recognize his food or morning meal routine. He usually improves later in the morning and is otherwise happy. This food has been useful as a topper because he likes it, it doesn't upset his tummy, and most importantly it encourages him to eat in the mornings when he's otherwise a bit confused. He is just as happy to eat this as he is to steal food from my toddlers' hands! The 4 ounce option also makes it easy to try without a large commitment. I use it dry as a food topper. My old boy has much worn down teeth like any senior, but happily munches this eagerly and with ease.

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Christine L.
My dogs love them!

I bought these to use as treats for my dogs. They are very stinky lol. However, my dogs love them. They get so excited when they hear or see the bag. The ingredients are wholesome and I feel good about giving these to them. They�re very fresh and still crunchy. They are also a good size for using as a treat.

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Shannon
Dr. Gary's Raw Fish dog food is a big hit!

This is a good quality healthy product, although a little out of budget to use for full meals. I use it for treats and toppers and my dog loves it. As soon as I open the bag, he runs to "place!" It's also very good to use as a training aid.

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Heather
Love this product!

We used as a topper to one of our very picky dogs food in the morning & evenings. I love how small the pieces are & while formed fully, you can still break up to crumble on top. I love the whole ingredients that are named & simple. His coat looks amazing and his allergies (outside environmental) have abated slightly. He gets excieted for his meal times now where as before we would be laying on the floor begging for him to eat his meal.

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Hannah
High Value training treat

I used this as a high value training treat for my dog for his training classes. He absolutely loves it! Also took him to my sister's house and her dog was obsessed as well, joined in our training session just so he could get some treats

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Deborah
labs loved it!

I mixed the whole bag into a bag of dog food and used it as a supplement. My three labs loved it and wanted more after it was gone. I think we will definitely be trying this again!

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Jessica
Great product ??

I originally ordered this for my dogs but my cats were trying to steal them during treat time. They are well liked in our household! We use them like treats and as a food topper.

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Catherine
Picky Husky approved!

My picky dog absolutely loved this food! She is very particular on what she will and will not eat so I wasnt sure she would eat this and to my surprise she loved it!

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Dana
Doggos thinks it�s delicious!

My dogs LOVE this! My cats come running for it too. I use it as a meal topper for dinner. They usually wait until I say �OK� to eat, but have gone right to eating a couple times with these niblets. They are the size of typical dog kibble and does not have a strong typical fish odor like some dog foods/treats can.

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Fiona
My bigs and little dogs loved all the options!

We have four dogs, 2 littles and 2 bigs and ALL of them went crazy for this food. I loved that it can be used four ways - we tried it three of the four ways. As a treat, it helped get our biggest dog to his kennel quickly and easily. I see training being easy with these as a treat, yet nutritious food. My husband didn�t want me to keep using the food as he wanted to save it for treats as all dogs went crazy for this food. I then tried it the next day as a topper to their normal food to change things up - each dog practically ran to their place, salivating while they sat for their food bowl to come when they saw me reach in the bag. This doesn�t normally happen so I think I�ve found my new food topper for my two picky eaters. Finally, for my most finicky eater that sometimes eats and sometimes doesn�t, I added this food moistened and into his hard kibble. I don�t think I�ve seen him finish his dinner in under two minutes flat since he was a puppy. I will happily buy this food as it is versatile for use, a nutritious treat option, and good for my big and little dogs.

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Rachel M.
treat

I originally picked these up to use as treats rather than a full meal, and my dogs were interested as soon as I opened the bag. They definitely have a strong fish smell, and that scent transfers to your hands, so you�ll probably want to wash them afterward. The smell doesn�t seem to bother my dogs one bit. They get excited every time they see the bag, and they�ve happily eaten every piece I�ve given them. I also appreciate the ingredient list, which appears to include quality ingredients that make me feel better about giving them as treats. They're a great size for using as rewards or training treats and are easy to add to my dogs' daily routine. I�ll keep buying these as treats because my dogs clearly enjoy them. As long as you don�t mind the strong smell, they�ve been a great addition to our treat collection.

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Sally
Excellent freeze dried raw food

My dog loved this food. She transitioned to it easily. The ingredients are very clean and wholesome. I read about their other formulas, and they are all very healthy.

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Maya
Food Topper for the win!

Miyah girls loves this food as a topper! The fish smell is a little strong for the human, however Miyah cannot get enough! She eats more of her food with this topper on it!

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Andrea
Nice addition to regular food

I�ve given this to my dogs both dry and wet. They enjoyed it both ways but generally prefer it wet as a topper on their food. The smell is fairly strong fish smell for this food, which is why I only gave it 4 out of 5 stars but both my pups seem to love it!

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Charlene
Apparently appetizing

My two boys gobbled this up! They do love fish and this was more like a treat to them. I sprinkled some on as a food topper and they devoured it like candy. My bigger boy did have some gas from it, but his normal food isn�t fish flavored. My senior only eats fish and can sometimes pick at his food but he definitely loved this as a special meal.

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Patricia
Rae loves it!

We have been using these as treats and meal toppers, and our greyhound Rae loves it! They are a great size for training, and just smelly enough to hold her attention without being overpowering. I especially like how these hold their shape better than other brands of freeze-dried that we�ve tried, so we don�t get a bag of dust. Rae can�t wait to try all the flavors!

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Barbara
WOW! This was a hit!

I used this as a topper on the dogs meals. They absolutely loved it and eagerly ate their meal. I have large dogs and the size was great for them. I have 2 very old girls and they had no issues with it. No negatives issues with stools, either. I will definitely continue to use this as a topper. Happy dogs, happy life!

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Paige
My dogs love it

We use this as a food topper. My dogs can get bored with their kibble, so adding a little of this on top has been a big help. They scarf their food down everytime if this is on it.