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Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Dog Food, Raw Beef Crunchy Mini Nibs | Complete Meal or Topper | 96% Beef, Organs & Bone | Limited Ingredient, High Protein, Grain Free Dry Dog Food | 14 oz Bag
by Vital Essentials
Customer Verdict
Customers find this dog food to be of excellent quality, with clean ingredients and a nice size. They appreciate its nutritional value and crunchy texture, with one customer noting it's not as hard as kibble. Customers disagree on the value for money, and while some customers report no bad odors, others find it a little stinky.
Brand
Vital Essentials
Flavor
Beef
Age Range (Description)
All Life Stages
Item Form
Freeze Dried
Specific Uses For Product
Active, Brain Health, Appetite Stimulation, Skin and Coat Health, Digestive Health, Food Allergies, Dental Care, Hip and Joint Support, Sensitive Stomach, Training
About this item
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CRUNCHY FREEZE-DRIED RAW BEEF DOG FOOD: Vital Essentials Crunchy Freeze Dried Dog Food packs more protein than industry standard into every bite to deliver the peak vitality your dog deserves, especially when compared to dehydrated dog food. This complete and balanced freeze-dried raw dog food is made with premium butcher cut beef, responsibly sourced in the USA.
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USA MADE AND SOURCED: Premium freeze dried dog food made with USA sourced proteins. Give your pet a wholesome and nutritious meal, packed with the goodness of locally-sourced, high-quality proteins sourced from trusted American farms.
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BETTER PROTEIN = BETTER BENEFITS: The best freeze dried dog food on the market uses premium butcher cut raw protein to unlock the benefits of naturally occurring vitamins and minerals in raw muscle and organs, because pets deserve the energetic playtimes, healthy skin, shiny coats, strong teeth, and essential gut health that a high-protein diet delivers.
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PROUDLY AMERICAN CRAFTED: All our dog food and treats are farm-raised and humanely harvested to ensure the quality of our proteins. We go above industry standards to preserve flavor and ensure the highest quality of protein and nutrients in every bite of Vital Essentials freeze dried dog food.
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WHOLE ANIMAL PROTEIN: We harvest high-quality protein from the whole animal, with no fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, legumes, grains, or rendered by-products.Plus, Vital Essentials offers the widest variety of single-protein raw pet food products on the market, making our these crunchy mini nibs a great option for picky eaters, pets with allergies, or for any pet parent looking to add excitement and nutrition at meal time.
Pros & Cons
✓Pros
- • Customers find this dog food to be of excellent quality, describing it as a favorite treat that works well as a meal topper.
- • Customers appreciate the quality ingredients in this dog food, with one customer noting it contains all the nutrition of raw meat.
- • Customers like the size of the dog food bag.
- • Customers find the dog food nutritious and healthy, with one customer noting the benefits of raw food, while another mentions it's essential for their pet's diet.
- • Customers enjoy the taste of this dog food, with one mentioning their pet eats it happily.
What Customers Are Saying
Based on 787 customer ratings
Customers find this dog food to be of excellent quality, describing it as a favorite treat that works well as a meal topper.
“Pup loves it , very pricey, wiill buy for now, good product , pup was started it, just hard to budget on fied income!”source
“My dogs love it ! Will buy again.”source
56 mentions
Customers appreciate the quality ingredients in this dog food, with one customer noting it contains all the nutrition of raw meat.
“This products has clean ingredients”source
“...These are just pure protein . I try to get the unusual flavors instead of the regular chicken and beef if possible....”source
16 mentions
Customers like the size of the dog food bag.
“My dog loves these treats and great size for training . Easy to carry in my pocket making training anytime anywhere”source
“...They're small enough to be used as training treats and she prefers them over most other things I offer to her.”source
13 mentions
Customers find the dog food nutritious and healthy, with one customer noting the benefits of raw food, while another mentions it's essential for their pet's diet.
“Healthy and easy snack for dog training rewards...”source
“...Product is just as expected and my doggo princess loves them. Very nutritious as well.”source
12 mentions
Customers enjoy the taste of this dog food, with one mentioning their pet eats it happily.
“...She is now almost two years old and has tons of energy and a very happy dog . Sometimes I wish she didn't have so much darn energy. LOL”source
“...She seems to love the taste of them and I love that it doesn’t have a ton or additives. They’re not super hard either since it’s freeze dried!”source
12 mentions
Customers like the texture of this dog food, describing it as crunchy, with one customer noting that it gets even crunchier when stored in the fridge.
“...freeze dried foods you should always rehydrate it but since this is crunchy it might help transition your dog faster since the nibs resemble kibble....”source
“Hard as rock ! Nothing like other freeze dried I've bought!”source
10 mentions
Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of this dog food, with some finding it worth the cost while others consider it pricey.
“...It’s pricey for sure though. But it’s great quality and I don’t have to worry about my dog not eating on when I feed her vital essentials.”source
“...Definitely more expensive but I think it’s worth it . Dogs never leave food sitting in their bowls anymore always clean their plates.”source
21 mentions
Customers have mixed opinions about the dog food's smell, with some noting there are no bad odors while others find it a little stinky.
“...The added bonus is that they treats smell which is a great motivator for your dog....”source
“Our Australian shepherd loves these. A little stinky , as all dog treats are. Healthy alternative snack. Easy to use portions to train dogs with....”source
9 mentions
Product Specifications
| Item Weight | 14 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Carnivore Meat Company |
| Item model number | 8003 |
| Date First Available | April 20, 2023 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.18 x 8.31 x 4.06 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.25 x 8 x 12 inches |
| Brand Name | Vital Essentials |
| Target Audience Keyword | Dogs, dogs |
| Directions | Wash hands, utensils, counters, food dishes and related areas thoroughly with hot, soapy water after each feeding. |
| Model Name | Freeze-Dried Duck Entree Cat Food Mini Patties |
| Color | New Packaging |
| Size | 14 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Beef |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Specific Uses for Product | Active, Brain Health, Appetite Stimulation, Skin and Coat Health, Digestive Health, Food Allergies, Dental Care, Hip and Joint Support, Sensitive Stomach, Training |
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