About us

The Story Behind Shay’s Way

Most dogs will happily gobble up just about anything, but some have a more refined palate—just like picky kids pushing vegetables around their plate. That was our experience with Shay, our beloved family pup. Mealtime was a daily challenge, no matter what we tried.

Then, one evening, everything changed. After dinner, we offered Shay a little salmon, and to our surprise, she not only ate it but cleaned her entire bowl! That simple discovery sparked an idea—what if other picky pups needed the same boost?

That’s how Shay’s Way was born. Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, we are committed to providing the highest quality, single-ingredient meal toppers made from 100% natural, sustainably sourced salmon. Our goal is simple: to make mealtime more exciting, nutritious, and enjoyable for dogs everywhere.

Give your pup the taste they crave and the nutrition they deserve

About Our Product

At Shay’s Way, we use sustainably sourced, fresh raw fish—free of entrails—straight from the West Coast of Canada. Once received at our CFIA (Canada Food Inspection Agency) registered facility, the fish is processed into a variety of products, including our signature Shay’s Way pet meal toppers. These are portioned, frozen, and prepared for the next stage of processing.

The portions are thawed, hand-filled into pouches, and then small-batch processed using pressure cooking (Retort), ensuring the product is fully cooked and free from any pathogens that may be present in raw ingredients. Our single-species products allow customers to know exactly which variety of fish—such as salmon—they are feeding their pets, unlike many freeze-dried products that mix species and extrude them into shapes.

We prioritize high-fat fish species to deliver the maximum benefits of fish oils, with our products containing 15% to 20% oil content, compared to the much lower fat levels found in sockeye (6%) or pink salmon (3%). All our raw materials come from CFIA and FDA-registered seafood facilities, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in Shay’s Way products.