Pezzy Pets

11/06/2024

Spear caught lionfish isn’t just pretty to look at, it’s also loaded with positive nutrients for your pet. Did you know that by turning them into treats we are helping restore coral reefs in the Caribbean 🎣

11/02/2024

Recovering from a spooky night with a day on the sofa and a bowl of Silver carp chips + Fishcuits 👻 🐠🎃

Who’s already planning Christmas? 😂🙈

10/27/2024

OG devil fish is jaspers fave even after the vet

Single ingredient ✅
Hypoallergenic ✅
High protein + low fat ✅
Planet friendly ✅

10/21/2024

Good for pets and the planet 🌍

Our silver carp chips are the perfect crispy snack for dogs and cats of all ages and sizes. Each bite helps restore native fisheries 🤘🏼

10/19/2024

Invasive fish never tasted so good 😝

Silver Carp is 100% JUST Silver Carp! And a plus, our treats help the planet. We turn non-native fish that are overflowing in ecosystems they don’t belong in, and turn them into treats for your cat or dog !!

10/17/2024

Just wrapped up an amazing few days in Denver and Boulder visiting stores!

Folks loved our focus on sustainable, unique proteins and social mission 😊

It’s funny, I recently spoke with a (not so) potential investor that asked me how I’d 100x his investment. My response? I won’t. As the bro-splaining about how investing and entrepreneurship worked in the “real world” ensued, I wanted to respond that I too attended a do***ey business school. Where do you think I decided to go against the grain and developed my philosophy on life, of using business for good, dude? I get that many folks just want $$$ above all else, but that’s not me and that’s not what I’m looking to do.

The truth is, I’m not focused on “creating value” for investors. That’ll come if I hold true to creating delectably healthy treats for pets and positive impact in the communities that we work in. I don’t get excited about helping some bro in a Patagonia vest buy his next vacation home or a new Tesla. I jump out of bed every morning motivated by anecdotes like how Francisco could send his son to college or how Juan Carlos could pay for his wife’s operation by working with us.

Pezzy isn’t a CPG company. We’re a social impact fish processing company that also sells packaged treats. Our growth will never be a hockey stick because we’re busy in the weeds building and growing the right way, literally brick by brick, fish by fish. In Mexico alone we now work directly with over 200 fishermen spread across 4 different states. It’s a slow burn and we’re enjoying every moment 🤘🏼

10/15/2024

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10/13/2024

Couldn’t have said it better 🤘🏼

Our treats are a win-win for pets, people and the planet as a whole. Thanks for the review, Joel 😊

10/13/2024

Devil fish is a must-have in our house 🐟🩵
— 100% mexican devil fish, no additives, no preservatives, no fillers

10/09/2024

Our silver carp chips are 100% single ingredient crunchy goodness for dogs and cats 😍 📷 : .sage.palo

10/06/2024

When you’re waiting for your human to ask if you want a treat… 👀🥹 YESSS 🤪
Have you tried Pezzy treats yet?

10/02/2024

When visiting pet stores a response I get sometimes is “Oh we already have fish treats, we’re good”

As a fisheries researcher, I’m here to tell you that not all fish is created equal! Just like there’s a big difference between how beef is raised, our invasive fish treats don’t belong in some general “fish bucket”

A few key differences:

1) Allergies - Unless you’re already a customer, I guarantee your dog or cat has never eaten Mexican devil fish and it’s unlikely they’ve eaten our other species either. Because we work with exotic proteins, our treats are generally a good hypoallergenic option for pets with tummy sensitivities.

2) Nutrition: Silver carp and lionfish are both excellent sources of Omega-3’s while the devil fish has an incredibly low fat content...it’s almost all 100% lean protein! Our treats are also made with 100% fish fillet, not ground whole fish which is why you’ll see a higher protein content than many others. Plus, these are all wild-caught fish, meaning they’re free from hormones and antibiotics. (Side note, the debate on farmed vs. wild is much more nuanced than most media portrays...if you’re interested in geeking out, drop a comment and we can get into the weeds)

3) Sustainability: We make treats exclusively from overly abundant, invasive species that are wreaking havoc on native ecosystems. Actively harvesting these species helps native species rebound while also putting more money into the pockets of small-scale fishers. In Mexico, for example, folks are making more money selling us devil fish than fishing native species, so it’s a double whammy of sustainability by having people focus their efforts more on the devil fish!

Thanks for reading and for supporting us!

09/28/2024

Silver Carp chips is single ingredient and comes from a small fishery we work closely with.

No preservatives or fillers and packed with omega-3 to boost your pet’s daily diet. Silver carp chips can be used as a training treat or topper!

Thanks Winter for being such a good Pezzy model!!

09/25/2024

We started Pezzy to turn overly abundant, invasive fish into healthy pet foods that restore aquatic ecosystems while strengthening local economies. We continue to add new species to our portfolio and expand to other places around the world. Here’s to treats that are a win-win for pets, people and the planet as a whole!

09/23/2024

Can dogs eat fish?? YES!!!

One of the nice things about pop-ups is getting tons of real-time feedback and questions. I’ve decided to start sharing some of these questions and answers here as well. One common question we get is if dogs can eat fish?

The answer is an unequivocal yes. Fish is a great high protein, low fat option that comes packed with many vital micronutrients. I’m sure many of you know all about omega-3’s, but fish is also a great source of things like Vitamin D, iron and calcium. Plus fish can be a good alternative for pets with allergies to proteins like chicken!

It’s interesting to me that there’s this cultural idea around fish only being for cats. But no, fish is great for both dogs and cats!

What makes our invasive fish different from other fish treats? Nothing. They’re both just fish. Being invasive only means that the fish we work with are over abundant and wreaking havoc on their new ecosystems. That’s why our treats are a great option for folks (and pets) looking for a more sustainable option 💪🏻

09/19/2024

Come join us at Bark in the Park in San Jose this Saturday!!

We’ll be at booth B27 next to our friends

Aside from the usuals, we’ll also be debuting our fish maw and fish skin rolls! These won’t be available online for another month, so now is your chance!

09/16/2024

09/12/2024

Our Lionfish sticks come from spear-caught lionfish in the Caribbean. Lionfish is a high value treat that’s excellent source of omega-3’s and is guaranteed to have your pup or cat coming back for more. Plus, every bite helps protect and restore coral reefs!