A hypoallergenic, nutrient-rich protein that doesn't just feed your dogs and cats — it helps protect the Great Lakes.
Wild Caught
First, A Quick Primer
An invasive species is a plant or animal that grows out of control in a new environment. With nothing around to keep their numbers down, they multiply fast — using up the food, space, and water that native wildlife needs to survive.
What is Silver Carp?
Silver Carp were introduced to US waters decades ago and have since multiplied beyond what local ecosystems can balance. They feed on the plankton that native fish like bass, walleye, and catfish rely on, leaving less food and space for the species that belong here.
So we put them to work. Every fish harvested eases pressure on native populations and feeds your pet wildly well.
Silver Carp is a species of Asian Carp, a freshwater fish that is not native to US waterways. Without a natural predator, these fish populate rapidly and grow quickly, weighing over 40 pounds. Responsible harvesting helps protect native ecosystems.
A novel protein, ideal for pets with food sensitivities. Silver Carp is highly digestible and supports overall gut health. Naturally rich in omega fatty acids, it promotes healthy skin and a shiny coat.
Silver Carp is harvested from US waterways and helps reduce invasive populations while supporting ecosystem restoration. Wild-caught, requiring no farming. Zero land. No feed inputs.
Nutritional Benefits
Silver Carp delivers the kind of protein pets are built to thrive on — clean, complete, and easy to digest.
Silver Carp vs. Traditional Proteins
Silver Carp combines the digestibility benefits of fish with the advantages of a novel protein and a uniquely positive environmental impact.
Environmental Impact
Silver Carp were introduced to North America decades ago and have since spread rapidly through Midwestern waterways, outcompeting native fish. They haven't reached the Great Lakes yet, but if they do, they could devastate native ecosystems and the fishing industries that depend on them.
Each pound harvested isn't competing with native species.
No farming, no feed, no land cleared.
Native fish populations benefit when pressure is reduced.
Sourcing & Transparency
Archway works with responsible partners to harvest Silver Carp from North American waterways where population management is needed. Every ingredient is processed under strict safety and quality standards.
Common Questions
Both provide beneficial nutrients. Silver Carp offers similar digestibility with the added advantages of being a novel protein and having a more positive environmental impact.
When formulated to meet life-stage requirements, Silver Carp can be appropriate for puppies. Always choose a recipe designed for your dog's life stage.
Any protein can cause an allergy in rare cases, but because Silver Carp is a novel protein, it may be less likely to trigger reactions.
Silver Carp are typically low on the aquatic food chain, which generally results in lower mercury accumulation compared to large predatory fish. On top of that, we test every batch of our fish ingredient for heavy metals to confirm it meets safety standards.
Silver Carp has historically been underutilized in human and pet nutrition in North America, but growing awareness has increased interest in recent years.
Most pet foods made with fish have a mild aroma, but properly processed Silver Carp does not produce an overpowering smell. Many dogs find the taste highly appealing.
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