FAQs

Because we make Pezzy from overly abundant, invasive fish, our treats are beyond sustainable. Pezzy treats are reducing our pawprint - every bite actually helps restore native fisheries! Additionally, like other single and limited ingredient treats, our treats are super healthy and don't contain any chemical preservatives, grains, fillers or otherwise yucky stuff that you wouldn't want to feed to your pet. 

And because they are made from 100% wild-caught invasive fish that wouldn't be normally found in your pet's diet, our treats are considered an excellent hypoallergenic snack. 

Finally, Pezzy treats are high in protein and low in fat and come with a bunch of vital micronutrients like iron and potassium. The protein/calorie ratio of our treats is hard to beat, making Pezzy a great option for furry friends that are watching their weight!

The devil fish is commonly known as the armored or suckermouth catfish (hypostomus plecostomus). It's originally from South America and was brought to places like Mexico and the US as a popular aquarium fish. In Mexico the fish is referred to as the devil fish because it was first found in the reservoir El Infiernillo (Little Hell) in Michoacán but also because well, they hate the fish in Mexico for all the damage it's caused to native freshwater fisheries. 

This fish is commonly consumed in South America but unfortunately still not much of a demand exists in Mexico. The devil fish currently accounts for up to 70% of wild freshwater capture and causes a range of environmental and economic issues.

We work directly with small-scale fishers to harvest invasive species and process them into single ingredient treats. All treats are packaged in bulk and sent to us in Berkeley, California where we inspect and package them in a commercial kitchen before sending them out to you!

Absolutely! There is nothing inherently “wrong” with invasive species, it’s just simply that they’re now being found in places where they shouldn’t be and are threatening local ecosystems. But these species are widely consumed in their native habitats. Furthermore, because these unique proteins are not commonly found in your pets’ diet, they’re considered a good novel protein for pets with food allergies.

All treats are made in FDA, HACCP-compliant facilities. And as mentioned before, our single and limited ingredient treats are made without any chemical preservatives, fillers, additives or any otherwise unsavory thing you wouldn't want your furry friend eating. 

Worried about heavy metals associated with seafood consumption? Fear not! We regularly test all our fish to ensure it's safe to eat. Plus, fish like the devil fish and silver carp are herbivores with relatively short life spans, making them less susceptible to heavy metal accumulation.

Yes! Our single ingredient treats are excellent for both dogs and cats. Especially due to their high protein content, Pezzy treats are awesome just as is for cats but can be shredded up for a tasty topping as well. However, we do not recommend Fishcuits for cats due to the relatively high carbohydrate and fiber content.

Yes, our packaging is 100% compostable! We're acutely aware of the waste from packaged foods and we're doing our part to create a sustainable supply chain. Our packaging, stickers, inserts and even mailers are 100% compostable.

We're a small team but we try to make sure all orders ship within 36 hours of ordering and will generally take 2-4 days to arrive. We'll send you an email with a confirmation number once your order ships. Please contact us directly at contact@pezzypets.com with any questions about your order.

100% satisfaction or your money back. Please email us directly at contact@pezzypets.com with any issues.

Yes, we do! Please send a message to contact@pezzypets.com if you are interested in stocking any of our products for your store or online marketplace. You can also find us on Faire.