Smelt
Air-Dried Single Ingredient Dog Chew
Freshly Made in San Diego, CA
Real Dog Box's Smelt are freshly air-dried in our San Diego kitchen.
All of our food is sourced from American ranchers, farms, or distributors. We receive our meat in raw form, prepare them by hand and gently dry them in our patent-pending air driers. We pack and ship it all as soon as it is ready.
4 Reasons to Feed Smelt
Can my dog eat Smelt?
It’s rare that dogs cannot consume smelt. However, many dogs are unsure about seafood and whole fish. Your dog may take some time to become interested.
Why should I feed Smelt?
Smelt is a high protein and low-fat fish. It is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids that contribute to healthy skin and coat and reduce inflammation.
Can dogs have Smelt allergies?
Smelt allergies and sensitivities are rare. However, if your dog has a sensitivity, anchovies or capelin are great alternatives.
Tips & Recipes
Mental enrichment
Sprinkle on a lick mat and use kefir, Greek yogurt, or goat milk as the 'glue.' Freeze for a tasty treat and mental stimulation.
DIY meal
Include in your dog’s raw diet as his 80% muscle meat content. Remember moisture is lost during the air-dry process.
Meal top
Level up your dog's bowl by sprinkling Smelt on top of your dog’s bowl. This can be especially helpful with picky eaters.
Use as high value training treats
Simple to feed, break into as small as you want.
Softer treats
Rehydrate the treats in warm water for 2-3 minutes to create softer, meatier treats. This is helpful for senior dogs or those with dental challenges.
Pup cake decor
One of favorite nutrient-rich garnishes for a pup cupcakes!
Ingredients
100% smelt. Nothing else.
Guaranteed Analysis
74.69
% min
crude protein
11.41
% min
crude fat
1
<% max
crude fiber
5.1
% max
moisture
Net Weight: Each 2 oz bag is made from approximately 3.2 oz of raw smelt.
Calories: 204.9 kcal per bag
Food Energetics · TCM
COOLING Protein
According to TCM, smelt is considered a COOLING protein. Read more about TCM here.
How Well Do You Know
Smelt?
6 quick questions to test your knowledge. All answers are on this page!
Shelf Life & Storage
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How do I feed Smelt?
Introduce slowly. Feed 1-3 pieces daily as a training treat or add them to your dog's daily meals.
Each 2 oz bag is made from approximately 3.2 oz of raw smelt.
Fun Fact
Fresh fish is a better option than bottled fish oil that oxidizes and goes rancid rapidly.
