Best Fish Treats for Dogs (Skin & Coat)

For skin and coat, fish treats are hard to beat — they're naturally rich in omega-3s, and unlike a supplement, a dog will actually ask for seconds. Everything here starts wild-caught, then gets slowly dehydrated (not baked) at our kitchen on Boston Fish Pier, a five-minute walk from the boats that catch it.

How we chose these

  • Fish or seafood as the headline ingredient, not an afterthought
  • Wild-caught, sustainably fished — Cod and Salmon Chips both come straight from Alaska's cold waters
  • High in omega-3s by nature of the ingredient, not by added oil
  • Made locally — Boston Fish Pier isn't a brand story, it's our actual address

The picks

Cod Skins and Cod Skins Shorties are our top seller in this lineup — crunchy, single-ingredient, hand-rolled. Alaskan Cod Chips and Alaskan Salmon Chips bring the same wild-caught quality in a lighter chip format. Salmon Says (Bone-Shaped and Training Bits) and Salmon Skins Shorties round out the salmon side. Clam Chowda Bits and Haddock Skins add variety for dogs who've had enough cod for one lifetime.

Fish treat FAQ

Do fish treats actually help with itchy skin or a dull coat?

Omega-3-rich foods are commonly recommended to support skin and coat health, and fish is a great natural source. We're not going to tell you a treat replaces a vet visit for a genuine skin issue — but as a daily habit, it's a reasonable, tasty one.

Do fish treats smell bad?

They smell like fish. Our kitchen does too — we work a block from the Fish Pier, so we're used to it. Your dog will not mind even a little.

Are fish treats safe for dogs with poultry allergies?

Generally yes, since they're a different protein family entirely — see our chicken-free dog treats guide for the full breakdown.

We sailed the ocean far and wide — well, we sent a boat — to bring back treats we'd actually stand behind. You are what you treat.

See also: Best Treats for Dogs with Allergies · Best Chicken-Free Dog Treats