This video is my honest review of PureSnacks Freeze Dried Salmon, which is the same product
as PureSnacks Freeze Dried Wild Salmon.
Brand overview At first glance, PureSnacks’ package design
and wording looked very similar to PureBites’.
Upon closer inspection, it was found that both products are guaranteed by Pure Treats
Inc.
I contacted PureBites regarding this and they informed me that the treats are made by the
same company.
PureSnacks offers freeze-dried, made in the USA treats for cats and dogs that each contain
only 1 ingredient.
According to their website, water is removed and salt, sodium, grains and preservatives
are never added.
Other claims include that their treats are:
Low in calories; High in protein;
Hypoallergenic; Ideal for pets with health issues or on a
restricted diet; and Helpful in obtaining a healthy skin and coat.
On their website, they claim that their products can be used as a healthy way to train dogs
and cats and that the treats may be mixed with the pet’s food.
They also say that the difference between the dog and cat treats are the proportions.
You could technically give your cat some of their dog treats but you would have to break
them up into smaller pieces prior.
Product overview According to their Amazon description, the
salmon is wild sockeye salmon from the pacific ocean.
Each package has a “best before” date stamped at the back and are generally good
for 2-3 years.
They must be kept sealed in a cool to room temperature in a dry environment.
A shorten expiry date is to be expected of treats that have been exposed to moisture
and/or liquid.
On average, a treat is of 3 calories.
They are high in protein, with a minimum of 62% crude protein.
It is recommend that pets are given no more than 10% of their daily diet.
What do customers think of PureSnacks Freeze Dried Salmon?
The product seems to be getting mixed reviews.
At the time of writing, a compilation of ratings across Amazon, Walmart and Chewy gives this
product a rating of 3.97 out of 5 for a total of 36 reviews.
According to the reviews, 60% of the cats loved the treats whilst 40% of the cats did
not.
Some reviewers have found the pieces too large for their cats to chew on and have had to
break them down into smaller pieces.
Some were able to do so easily whilst others found it too hard to break.
Of those whose cats did not like the treats, some claim that the treats have an unpleasant
smell and/or have made their cat vomit.
Others have even claimed that their cats were not able to chew through the treat as they
were too tough.
Most of those who’s cats liked the treats mentioned that their cats go crazy over them
and/or that they were delighted to know that the treats are healthy.
Some of these cat owners fear that their cats may choke on the large pieces or on the skins.
To remedy the situation, they take off the skins and/or break the pieces into smaller
chunks.
Customer service On each package, they say that they will replace
or refund the product if the customer is not satisfied with it as long as they save the
unused portion and keep the receipt.
Although I haven’t been able to test the claim above, I have sent them multiple emails
with questions regarding the product and they have been quick to answer.
My experience First and foremost, my cat loves these treats.
So much so that I’ve had to lock her up in my room whilst I was recording part of
the video review.
The package was easy to open initially and the seal is of good quality.
It is also no surprise that the treats smell like fish.
Just like in Amazon’s product picture, the skin remains on the treats; they have not
been removed.
I have also found a few white pieces.
The skins and white pieces were quite tough and I have mostly been unable to break them
apart.
The majority of the pieces were larger than what they appear to be on the Amazon’s product
picture but were very easy to break apart.
For my cat’s safety, I have decided that prior to giving them to my cat, I will break
the treats down into smaller pieces and throw out any tough ones.
Upon further investigation, I’ve found that the very few darker pieces were somewhat oily.
I have emailed the company regarding this and they have responded almost immediately
and assured me that these pieces are safe.
They have informed me that they have a 98% success rate at removing fatty pieces but
that some pieces with some fat may sneak by.
This results in pieces with lost palatability that are still safe for cats to eat.
Where is it sold?
A list of retailers can be found on PureSnacks’ “Find retailers” page, which I have included
in the description below.
I’ve also included a link to the product on Amazon.
Please note that I may earn a small commission should you use this link to buy it.
Overall, are PureSnack Freeze Dried Salmon treats a good choice?
It’s definitely not the best on the market but considering how readily available it is
and how much my cat loves them, I will be buying again.
In my opinion, the cost is worth it’s value.