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Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Dog Treats | Beef Liver, Single Ingredient | Premium Quality | Grain Free Training Treats for Dogs, 2.1 oz Bag
by Vital Essentials Vital Essentials
Customer Verdict
Customers love these dog treats for their single ingredient beef liver formula, ideal size for all dog sizes, and effectiveness as training treats. Customers find them healthy and good value for money, with one customer noting they're a great option for freeze-dried beef liver. The smell receives mixed reactions, with some finding it not too bad while others describe it as horrid.
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
Special Ingredients
Beef Liver
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About this item
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FREEZE-DRIED RAW BEEF LIVER DOG TREAT: Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Dog Treats pack more protein than industry standard into every bite to deliver the peak vitality your dog deserves. Our natural freeze-dried raw dog treats are made from responsibly sourced, premium butcher cut beef liver.
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BETTER PROTEIN = BETTER BENEFITS: The best freeze dried dog treats on the market use 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 treats and food are responsibly sourced 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 Vital Essentials product.
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MADE WITHOUT: Dog treat additives, fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, grains, or rendered by-products. Vital Essentials also offers the widest variety of single-protein raw dog food and treats on the market—great for picky eaters and dogs with allergies!
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RAW DOG TREATS FREEZE DRIED FOR PEAK FRESHNESS: Our protein is frozen within 45-minutes of harvesting to lock in peak nutrients, flavor, and freshness. A slow-freeze-dry ensures minimal processing, while preserving the vital nutrients that our pets deserve, the way nature intended.
Pros & Cons
✓Pros
- • Customers find these dog treats to be of high quality, with their dogs loving them.
- • Customers find these dog treats to be good value for money, appreciating that they come in a nice-sized bag.
- • Customers appreciate the size of these dog treats, noting that they are small enough for all dog sizes and come in bite-sized meat pieces, with one customer mentioning they are perfect for carrying on walks.
- • Customers find these freeze-dried treats excellent for training, with one customer noting they keep their 9-month-old puppy focused during training sessions.
- • Customers appreciate that these dog treats contain only one ingredient, specifically beef liver, and are pure as advertised.
What Customers Are Saying
Based on 5,911 customer ratings
Customers find these dog treats to be of high quality, with their dogs loving them.
“Besides being a little smelly. These are great treats . There are a ton in the bag and my dog absolutely loves them.”source
“Great product ! My dog loves it, and it’s healthy. Not very much in the bag though.”source
313 mentions
Customers find these dog treats to be good value for money, appreciating that they come in a nice-sized bag.
“...I will be repurchasing these. They were a good price too. Photo included of him passing his class where I used these treats to train him.”source
“...What dog doesn’t like liver treats?! It’s a good value that I buy on a regular basis. My dogs highly recommend.”source
163 mentions
Customers appreciate the size of these dog treats, noting that they are small enough for all dog sizes and come in bite-sized meat pieces, with one customer mentioning they are perfect for carrying on walks.
“My pitti mix loved these! She would snub her other treats to get these. Small , bite size, good for training or small treats here n there....”source
“Love these treats and so does my dog. Perfect size for training as well as hiding in sniff toys. Really light for carrying too....”source
123 mentions
Customers find these freeze-dried treats excellent for training, with one customer noting they keep their 9-month-old puppy focused during training sessions.
“...These are great for training and they are hard enough to carry in your coat without them falling apart and yet easy enough for dogs to eat without...”source
“...They don’t smell and they aren’t a mess. It’s good for training because you’re supposed to be able to give them a bunch of them while training them...”source
120 mentions
Customers appreciate that these dog treats contain only one ingredient, specifically beef liver, and are pure as advertised.
“Single ingredient and my puppy loved them the liver is definitely better for medium to larger dogs as a training aid some of the bits are a little...”source
“...Why I love them: • Single-ingredient and all-natural • High in protein and nutrients • Freeze-dried, so no mess or smell •...”source
98 mentions
Customers find these dog treats healthy, noting that they retain all essential nutrients.
“...me how much he enjoys the taste, and I feel good knowing that it’s a healthy , protein-rich option that supports his energy and overall well-being....”source
“...but otherwise it seems like a nice and healthy treat , it was not soft but not too soft when i cut it into pieces so my puppy wouldn’t choke....”source
89 mentions
Customers find these dog treats flavorful and yummy, particularly noting that even picky dogs enjoy them.
“...He has them at the vet so we bought some. Seems to be delicious and only one ingredient.”source
“Dog loves the taste , I bought to put inside her puzzles I’m unhappy with tiny parts of paper stuck on the treats that I find I keep removing so my...”source
77 mentions
Customers have mixed opinions about the treats' smell, with some finding it not unpleasant and not stinky or sticky, while others describe it as horrid.
“Smells awful Dog wasn’t crazy for ghem”source
“...These fit the bill. Single ingredient, lightweight, stinky -which in this case is a plus. Very happy with my purchase!”source
166 mentions
Product Specifications
| Brand Name | 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 |
| Special Ingredients | Beef Liver |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Allergen Information | Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Rawhide-Free, Wheat Free |
| Dog Breed Size | All, Large, Small |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Humanely Raised, No Added Antibiotics, No Added Hormones, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors |
| Product Benefits | CLEANER TEETH from natural abrasion., DIGESTIVE HEALTH from natural enzymes., IMMUNE & HEART HEALTH from zinc and taurine., LEAN, STRONG MUSCLES from essential amino acids., MORE ENERGETIC PLAYTIME from whole animal protein. |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein, Low Carb, No Added Sugar |
| Additional Features | Freeze-Dried, Whole Animal Protein, Humanely Harvested, No additives, no fillers and no artificial ingredients |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Active, Brain Health, Appetite Stimulation, Skin and Coat Health, Digestive Health, Food Allergies, Training, Sensitive Stomach, Dental Care, Hip and Joint Support |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Limited Ingredient, Raw |
| Target Species | Dog |
| Pet Type | Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8400 |
| Model Number | 8400 |
| Occasion | Birthday, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day |
| Manufacturer | Carnivore Meat Company |
| Item Type Name | freeze-dried-pet-food |
| Unit Count | 2.1 Ounce |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Weight | 2.1 Ounces |
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