{"id":1887,"date":"2023-04-21T16:54:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T16:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.kipandtwiggys.com\/?p=1887"},"modified":"2023-04-21T16:54:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T16:54:09","slug":"fish-skin-dog-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kipandtwiggys.com\/fish-skin-dog-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Fish Skin Dog Treats (by Jo the Vet)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Fish skins are an excellent source of omega oils for dogs, and provide a load of health benefits. However, they can be processed and packaged in many different forms, and it can be confusing which ones to buy. You might be wondering are all fish skin products fundamentally the same? And is there a specific type of fish which fish skin treats are made from? Maybe you want to check if fish skins are truly safe for your dog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we will explore the different fish skin options, and answer some frequently asked questions, to help you decide whether they are right for your canine friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fish skins for dogs are extremely nutritious and will benefit your dog’s health in many different ways. <\/p>
Take care where you source them from, to ensure they have been made safely with no contamination, and fished in a sustainable manner. <\/p>
Dogs should never be allowed to eat a treat unsupervised, as if they are extremely enthusiastic, they might forget to chew! <\/p>
Fish skin dog treats can help improve your dog’s dental, skin, eye, joint, heart and brain health<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Fish skins are the skins from fish, including scales, which have been processed into delicious treats. Most commonly, white fish like cod are used, however, sometimes salmon, pollock or wolffish skins make up the treats instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fish skin treats can be supplied from all around the world, so it is important to look for a local supplier that ensures their fish are sustainably caught and processed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fish skins are usually dehydrated into jerky-style treats. They can be left in the form of a strip of skin<\/strong>, or processed further by compressing into cubes or blocks<\/strong>, twisted<\/strong> or plaited<\/strong> together, or ground up and mixed with rice powder<\/strong> to form more processed treats and chews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also possible to create your own fish skin treats. Some people like to feed raw fish skins, however these carry health risks which are discussed later. Therefore, cooking, grilling or dehydrating skins provides a safer treat for your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can’t get much healthier than fish skins. They are high in easily digestible, high-quality proteins, oils and fats. These contribute to the rich concentration of omega-3, which helps to improve heart, eye, brain, skin and joint health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Benefits of Fish Skin Treats for Dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n