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Back 2 Basics Freshwater Smelts

Regular price $8.95 CAD

Wild-caught headless smelts packed with naturally occurring omega-3s, protein, and edible bone. A convenient freezer-fresh topper, snack, or raw meal addition for dogs & cats.

Benefits:
  • • Supports Rotational Feeding
  • • Supports Healthy Weight
Features:
  • • Rich in Omega-3
  • • Single-Ingredient
  • • Sustainably Sourced

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Product Features

Rich in Omega-3

Packed with omega-3s to support your pet’s skin, coat, joints, heart, and brain health for whole-body wellness.

Single-Ingredient

One simple ingredient, free of fillers and additives, offering clean, species-appropriate nourishment for any pet.

Sustainably Sourced

Ethically sourced to support long-term ecosystem health, biodiversity, and environmental responsibility.

Product Description

Wild-caught. Naturally Omega-3 rich.

Feed Freshwater Smelts for a convenient, mess-free whole fish addition to raw diets. These small wild-caught fish are cleaned and headless for easy feeding while still delivering naturally occurring EPA & DHA, protein, and edible bone. Kept freezer-fresh, they’re perfect as a topper, training reward, snack, or rotational meal component for dogs & cats.

Why We Love It

One ingredient: wild-caught headless smelts—nothing added
✔ Naturally rich in omega-3s to support skin, coat, joints & brain
Soft edible bones provide natural calcium & phosphorus
✔ Headless and cleaned for easy handling and feeding
✔ Great for  dogs, cats of all sizes, picky eaters & training rewards
✔ Freezer-friendly bulk option for convenience and value

How to Use

Feed raw only. Serve frozen or thawed as part of a balanced raw diet, topper, or treat. Ideal for rotation feeding and adding natural seafood variety throughout the week. Always provide fresh water. Wash hands, tools, and surfaces after handling raw fish.

Pro Tip: Serve frozen straight from the freezer for a quick crunchy snack, or thaw in minutes for an easy topper or meal addition.

Ingredients

Wild-Caught Headless Smelts

Nutrition

Nutritional Analysis

Calories - 97
Crude Fibre - 3 %
Fat - 2%
Moisture - 77 %
Protein - 18 %
Omega 3- 760 mg
Omega 6 - 45 mg

*per 100g serving

Serving Tips

Feed raw only (do not cook; cooked bones can splinter). Give frozen or thawed and start with small portions and rotate proteins through the week. Always provide fresh water. Wash hands, tools, and surfaces after handling raw fish.

Featured Ingredients

We have high standards

There’s only one thing we’re serious about, and that’s high-quality food for pets. We source only human-grade meats and natural ingredients, the majority of which are from HACCP-certified facilities—the same as human food. Because pet food should be real food.

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    Oily Fish

    Oily fish provide omega-3 fatty acids that nourish the skin, promote a glossy coat, and support joint mobility and heart function. The natural antioxidants and healthy fats also help reduce inflammation and strengthen immune defenses.

Our Story

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We like to think of ourselves as Whole Foods, but for your pets: We stock our shelves exclusively with real, whole foods to feed pets (and prevent visits to their vets)—and we can’t wait to feed yours.

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From a generous return policy to our own refrigerated delivery fleet, we take customer service as seriously as we take pet food. We even offer free 15-minute diet consults, so you can feel confident you’re feeding your pet what they need, when they need it. No questions or confusion.

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