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Hello Everyone,I, along with my wife Sandra, are the owners of Cat-Man-Doo. For some time now we have been selling our Freeze Dried Wild Alaskan Salmon and recently we have been informed that there are some wild rumors on Amazon about our Freeze Dried Salmon. To help our customers understand how and where we get our salmon I have laid out all of the details below... So our "Life Essentials" Freeze Dried Wild Alaskan Salmon is manufactured in the following way. The Salmon itself is caught in Alaska and then quickly "Flash Frozen" for transport to a Freeze Drying facility in China. Once it arrives at the freeze drying facility the salmon is then cut into cubes and freeze dried into its current form. These Salmon cubes are then shipped to us in bulk where we inspect, process and package them for distribution all over the USA and abroad. Now I can hear you say in the back of your Mind.... China? But before you condemn the entire nation let me tell what we did here at Cat-Man-Doo to assure the highest quality product. We picked China for one main reason. After searching the entire United States and Canada we could not find one location within the USA or even close to the US that would be willing to produce this product. Freeze dried salmon is a Japanese, Chinese and Philippine based product. They use these salmon cubes in cooking and soups. Its just not an "American" product. Our particular salmon cubes are made to meet the FDA standards for Human Consumption. The facility that we use to freeze dry the salmon cubes is an FDA certified packer. This means that they produce products that are used for human consumption and those products must all meet or surpass the standards and testing protocols that the FDA requires. Many tests are performed prior to releasing this to the pet market. The fact that a US based company does not want to make these types of products does not shock me. Although there is a demand it is mainly from the pet industry. With all of this being said we would still like to say that we would purchase from a US supplier if we could only find one. The last thing I would like to mention is this. We spent a good chunk of money to hire a consulting firm to go over to China and inspect the facility we were doing business with. We wanted to make darn sure that the $85,000.00 purchase we were about to make was going into a quality company. After doing a thorough inspection our consulting firm gave us the go-ahead. The facility we use is awesome. It's like a medical center. Tons of precaution are taken to make sure the final product is 100% safe and 100% delicious. On a personal note, I would like you to know that we spent almost two years researching and calling many companies here and abroad trying to find one that could make the Freeze Dried Salmon cubes that cats and dogs love so much. We took every precaution known and we spent a ton of money on consultants and inspectors to make 100% sure that we were getting a great product. I can tell you with all honesty that spending all that money and time was worth it. Our manufacturer is awesome and for the past 8 years they have been freeze drying our salmon and doing a great job at it. We truly understand the issue that some people have with China and their track record has not been the best but people need to know that one bad company does not mean the entire nations manufacturing is bad. We at Cat-Man-Doo want to thank you for your questions and support over the years. We completely understand why some people are wary of products from China. We just want people to know that there are some really great Chinese companies out there and we really do believe we have a great company making our Freeze Dried Salmon product. Thank you for your interest in our products and I truly hope that my explanation above will allow you to continue to feel confident about our Cat-Man-Doo Freeze Dried Salmon Product. Peter StakeCat-Man-Doo Inc.15600 NE 8th StreetSuite B-1, PMB322Bellevue, WA 98008425-861-9410 Office425-644-7591 Fax206-714-5200 CellHello Everyone,I, along with my wife Sandra, are the owners of Cat-Man-Doo. For some time now we have been selling our Freeze Dried Wild Alaskan Salmon and recently we have been informed that there are some wild rumors on Amazon about our Freeze Dried Salmon. To help our customers understand how and where we get our salmon I have laid out all of the details below... So our "Life Essentials" Freeze Dried Wild Alaskan Salmon is manufactured in the following way. The Salmon itself is caught in Alaska and then quickly "Flash Frozen" for transport to a Freeze Drying facility in China. Once it arrives at the freeze drying facility the salmon is then cut into cubes and freeze dried into its current form. These Salmon cubes are then shipped to us in bulk where we inspect, process and package them for distribution all over the USA and abroad. Now I can hear you say in the back of your Mind.... China? But before you condemn the entire nation let me tell what we did here at Cat-Man-Doo to assure the highest quality product. We picked China for one main reason. After searching the entire United States and Canada we could not find one location within the USA or even close to the US that would be willing to produce this product. Freeze dried salmon is a Japanese, Chinese and Philippine based product. They use these salmon cubes in cooking and soups. Its just not an "American" product. Our particular salmon cubes are made to meet the FDA standards for Human Consumption. The facility that we use to freeze dry the salmon cubes is an FDA certified packer. This means that they produce products that are used for human consumption and those products must all meet or surpass the standards and testing protocols that the FDA requires. Many tests are performed prior to releasing this to the pet market. The fact that a US based company does not want to make these types of products does not shock me. Although there is a demand it is mainly from the pet industry. With all of this being said we would still like to say that we would purchase from a US supplier if we could only find one. The last thing I would like to mention is this. We spent a good chunk of money to hire a consulting firm to go over to China and inspect the facility we were doing business with. We wanted to make darn sure that the $85,000.00 purchase we were about to make was going into a quality company. After doing a thorough inspection our consulting firm gave us the go-ahead. The facility we use is awesome. It's like a medical center. Tons of precaution are taken to make sure the final product is 100% safe and 100% delicious. On a personal note, I would like you to know that we spent almost two years researching and calling many companies here and abroad trying to find one that could make the Freeze Dried Salmon cubes that cats and dogs love so much. We took every precaution known and we spent a ton of money on consultants and inspectors to make 100% sure that we were getting a great product. I can tell you with all honesty that spending all that money and time was worth it. Our manufacturer is awesome and for the past 8 years they have been freeze drying our salmon and doing a great job at it. We truly understand the issue that some people have with China and their track record has not been the best but people need to know that one bad company does not mean the entire nations manufacturing is bad. We at Cat-Man-Doo want to thank you for your questions and support over the years. We completely understand why some people are wary of products from China. We just want people to know that there are some really great Chinese companies out there and we really do believe we have a great company making our Freeze Dried Salmon product. Thank you for your interest in our products and I truly hope that my explanation above will allow you to continue to feel confident about our Cat-Man-Doo Freeze Dried Salmon Product. Peter StakeCat-Man-Doo Inc.15600 NE 8th StreetSuite B-1, PMB322Bellevue, WA 98008425-861-9410 Office425-644-7591 Fax206-714-5200 Cellwww.catmandoo.biz

Can people eat this? I need to find some freeze dried food for a trip!

I won't even eat people food that was made in China. I shudder to think what the factory looks and smells like. There are probably no regulations or sanitation requirements there concerning pet food (not that they would be much concerned with them anyway). I wouldn't feed this to my cat either since it most likely has a percentage of freeze dried spoiled fish because I doubt they throw it out. They probably even cut it with local caught fish waste. Think about who you are dealing with here (china factory) and make up your own minds.

Is this salmon processed in China?

As far as I can tell it is not -- nothing on the bag identifies made in or processed in China. CAT-Man-Doo Inc is located in Belleve, WA.

Do the cubes still have the skin on them? My little 8 pound cats have problems eating the skins that are on the brand I currently use.

No there is no skin, just the dried salmon meat. The cubes are small enough that they don't have to be broken up and crumbs are limited. A previous brand I used was always a quarter crumbs and this product isn't.

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🐾 Treat Time Just Got an Upgrade! 🐾

PET APPROVED - A favorite among furry friends, ensuring your pet feels included in the treat revolution!
PURE INDULGENCE - Treat your pet to 100% natural freeze-dried salmon, free from fillers and preservatives.
VERSATILE TREAT - Use as a standalone snack or a delicious food topper to elevate mealtime.
GUILT FREE SNACKING - Low in fat, calories, and carbs—perfect for maintaining your pet's ideal weight.
SHINY COAT HAPPY PET - Packed with natural fish oils for a glossy coat and joint support.

LIFE ESSENTIALS by Cat-Man-Doo offers all-natural freeze-dried wild Alaskan salmon treats for cats and dogs. This single-ingredient, grain-free snack is free from additives and preservatives, making it a healthy choice for your pet. Each 5-ounce bag contains low-fat, low-calorie treats that promote a shiny coat and support joint health, perfect for training or as a tasty food topper.

Reviews

K**D

My cats favorite

My cat loves these. I give her 3 cubes a day and she looks forward to her salmon treats every day! They seem high quality and are easy for her to eat. Not too hard but not too flakey that they fall apart. They small cubes are just the right size. I can get her to do anything (even go in her cat carrier which she hates).

2.09.2025

A**R

Good quality

My cat loves these and looks forward to every night! I love that the only ingredient is salmon and knowing I'm not giving her junk for treats. Definitely a staple in our kitty pantry!

31.07.2025

N**L

My Cat Loves Them--Need I Say More?

My cat loves them--they're perfect for training, hiding small treats in a drawer for him to hunt, or as an I'm sorry tucked about the house when I'm gone for a day. I appreciate that they are just 1 ingredient--salmon. A healthy treat. They seem to hold together well, not too many broken up (though some at the bottom). As a vegetarian, I don't love the smell, but my cat thinks it's fab and that's what matters. The texture is not too hard, my cat crunches through them easily.

7.09.2025

J**E

Fantastic and safe to eat

Fantastic. Very healthy. My cat is pretty picky but she loves these. Also I love that there is no fish skin on this product, so it's safe. I say that because I previously noticed a different brand of a similar product where dried fish skin can potentially have sharp edges and corners. No issue with this brand.

28.06.2025

B**.

Both Our Cats Love Them

We have two cats, both of whom can be picky about their food. They really love these treats. We give a little to them once a day and a bag will last more than a month. They do smell somewhat fishy, but being freeze dried they are easy to handle and the smell doesn't cling to my hands.One of our cats loves it when I toss them and she chases them.

2.08.2025

J**Y

Great product

Cats life this!

5.08.2025

J**S

My cat loves it

My cat loves their Chicken so I bought the salmon for him this time and he loves it too.

22.08.2025

M**B

Tasty treats - poor shipping

My cats love these salmon treats, and overall they are a reasonably good value. Four stars because of Amazon's shipping model, which is typically in an envelope rather than a box (which often means that some of the treats are pulverized to dust).

29.06.2025

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