Comparison
Baby octopus and scallops, one bag against another
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Octopus vs scallops for dogs sets two similar bags side by side: both are mollusks, both are freeze-dried raw, both listings call the bag shelf stable, and both name adult dogs of all sizes. The difference is the piece: a whole baby octopus with a strong smell, or a small scallop. Neither wins.
Where do a baby octopus and a scallop sit among shellfish?
In the same group. Both are mollusks, which puts them in the shellfish category. The octopus includes imported ingredients, and the scallops are imported. Both bags are freeze-dried in small batches in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Each bag is one ingredient. The octopus bag holds whole baby octopus with the tentacles intact. The scallop bag holds scallops, and the listing adds that nothing else is in it. You can read the full product pages for octopus for dogs and scallops for dogs.
What does freeze-dried raw ask of you with each bag?
The same thing, and it is simple. The scallop listing says the scallops are freeze-dried raw. The octopus is raw too, and that part is our statement, not the octopus listing's. Neither listing carries a washing line, so the handling comes from us and from one outside page.
The FDA, raw pet food diets page (opened 2026-10-16) has two asks for raw pet food: hands washed once you are done, and every surface and bowl it reached cleaned and disinfected. We follow that for the scallops as we do for shrimp, and for the octopus because it is raw. The routine is the same for both: hands first, then the counter, tray or bowl, then reseal the bag.
What does each package label print, line for line?
The analysis rows below are the numbers each package label prints, as printed.
| Label line | Baby octopus | Scallops |
|---|---|---|
| Protein, at least | 70% | 68% |
| Fat, at least | 3% | 3% |
| Fiber, at most | 18% | 4% |
| Moisture, at most | 15% | 16% |
| Energy per kilogram | 2,235 kcal ME/kg | 2,690 kcal ME/kg |
| Energy per ounce, approximate | 63.4 kcal | 76.2 kcal |
A minimum is a floor and a maximum is a ceiling, so the first two rows read as at least and the next two as no more than. We do not read anything further into the figures, and we do not subtract one bag from the other. Neither bag prints a piece count or a per-piece figure, so the table is all the numbers there are.
How do the pieces differ when you break one?
The octopus piece is a whole baby octopus, and the listing is blunt that it is no biscuit. Each octopus has its own size and feel, and the listing warns of a strong seafood smell. The scallop pieces run small. No two match, because shape, color and size change from piece to piece.
Both bags are 4 of 5 for crunch and 3 of 5 for training value on our scorecard. Either one can go to a dog whole, or be broken into smaller pieces to suit the dog. Both listings frame the bag as a treat or a topper, a side item to the regular food.
How do cats fit into each bag?
Both bags are listed for cats. The octopus listing says to serve a piece whole or crumbled over food. The scallop listing offers a crumbled piece on the meal, or the smallest piece in the bag. We suggest small pieces from either bag, and we offer no count and no amount.
Ask your veterinarian before the first piece goes to a cat. The raw handling above covers the cat's bowl and the counter as well. The cat guides are separate pages on this site, and the guides hub lists them.
Questions
Can I get both bags in one order?
Yes, in the Exotic Collection Box, which packs one bag of each next to frog legs and quail eggs. It is a dog product. Each of the four bags carries its own best-by date, and the 30 days of use starts when you open each one.
Can a small dog have either one?
Both listings name adult dogs of all sizes. For a small dog, break a piece down to suit the dog in front of you, and supervise while it eats. The scallops run small to begin with, and the octopus piece is a whole animal.
Do the training scores differ?
No. Both bags get 3 of 5 for training value on our scorecard, which is the middle of the scale. We read no more into the score than that, and we do not rank the two bags against each other.
Is either one seasoned?
No. The octopus listing says nothing is added. The scallop listing rules out butter, garlic and additives. Each bag is a single ingredient and nothing around it, so there is no sauce or seasoning to account for.
Do both bags keep the same way once open?
Yes. Both listings call the bag shelf stable, and both ask for resealing and a cool, dry place; the scallop listing adds away from sunlight. The best-by date we print sits 1 year after production, and 30 days is our limit for a bag once it is open.
My dog eats to a vet plan. Can I try both?
Ask your veterinarian first, and start with one bag rather than both at once. VCA, Dog Treats (opened 2026-10-16) advises bringing in one new thing at a time, which is the reason for starting with one.