Mackerel Dog Treats
Sea Bites Treats mackerel dog treats are freeze-dried wild-caught Atlantic mackerel with no second ingredient. They provide 6.5 g of omega-3 (EPA and DHA) per 100 g, the highest of any Sea Bites Treats product, and are available in 5 oz and 24 oz bags.
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Key Facts
• Species: Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), wild-caught
• Omega-3: 6.5 g EPA + DHA per 100 g
• Protein: 50% | Fat: 20%
• Calories: ~11 kcal per piece
• Mercury: 0.05 ppm average (FDA) - FDA "Best Choices" category
• Sizes: 5 oz (~70 pieces), 24 oz (~340 pieces)
Is mackerel good for dogs?
Mackerel is good for dogs and is among the richest available sources of EPA and DHA, the omega-3 fatty acids linked to skin barrier function, coat condition and joint comfort. Atlantic mackerel is also low in mercury, averaging 0.05 ppm in FDA testing - twenty times below the 1.0 ppm action level.
Mackerel is also the strongest-smelling of the three Sea Bites Treats fish, which makes it the most reliable high-value reward and the easiest option for a dog that refuses most treats. Full background is at the science behind mackerel for dogs.
Which mackerel species is safe for dogs?
Atlantic mackerel is safe and low in mercury at 0.05 ppm. King mackerel is a different species entirely, averaging approximately 0.73 ppm - fifteen times higher - and appears on the FDA "Choices to Avoid" list. The word "mackerel" covers both, so species identification matters.
Sea Bites Treats uses Atlantic mackerel exclusively. King mackerel is never used in any Sea Bites Treats product.
Nutrition
Guaranteed Analysis (per 100 g):
Crude protein (min) 50% | Crude fat (min) 20% | Crude fibre (max) 1% | Moisture (max) 5% | Ash (max) 6%
Calories: 535 kcal per 100 g, approximately 11 calories per piece
Omega-3 (EPA + DHA): 6.5 g per 100 g
Sodium: 235 mg per 100 g
Mercury: Atlantic mackerel averages 0.05 ppm (FDA, Mercury Levels in Commercial Fish and Shellfish)
Ingredients: Wild-caught Atlantic mackerel. Nothing else.
Human-grade: caught by the Florida Fresh Fish Co-op alongside fish destined for human plates, hand-fileted, never rendered, no meal or by-product at any stage.
Which size should I buy?
The 5 oz bag holds approximately 70 pieces and suits single-dog households or testing a new protein. The 24 oz bag holds approximately 340 pieces and suits daily feeding and multi-dog households. Neither requires refrigeration.
Bulk sizes across the full range are at 24 oz bulk dog treats. For dogs with skin concerns specifically, see dog treats for allergies.