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Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Dog Treats | Duck Bites, Single Protein | Premium Quality | Grain Free Training Treats for Dogs, 2 oz Bag
by Vital Essentials Vital Essentials
Customer Verdict
Customers find these freeze-dried dog treats to be of good quality, with nice bite-sized pieces that work well as training treats. They appreciate the ingredients, with one customer noting the simple list, and find them healthy and delicious. The smell receives mixed feedback, with some customers saying there's no bad smell. While some customers consider the price great, others find it too expensive.
Brand
Vital Essentials
Flavor
Duck
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
premium butcher cut raw protein, naturally occurring vitamins and minerals
About this item
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FREEZE-DRIED RAW DUCK 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 duck.
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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 good quality, with their pets enjoying them, and one customer noting they work well as both treats and wet food toppers.
- • Customers like the bite size of these dog treats, describing them as nice and already pre-cut into small pieces.
- • Customers appreciate the quality of the ingredients in these dog treats, with one customer noting the simple ingredient list and another highlighting the single protein formula.
- • Customers find these dog treats effective for training, working well as high-value rewards, with one customer noting that the small pieces are perfect for their dog.
- • Customers appreciate the health benefits of these dog treats, describing them as perfect for their pets. One customer mentions they promote overall health and vitality, while another notes they are nutritious.
What Customers Are Saying
Based on 510 customer ratings
Customers find these dog treats to be of good quality, with their pets enjoying them, and one customer noting they work well as both treats and wet food toppers.
“...Overall, great product and I will continue to buy these.”source
“My dog LOVES this brand and they’re good quality . She loves the duck and rabbit flavors.”source
25 mentions
Customers like the bite size of these dog treats, describing them as nice and already pre-cut into small pieces.
“These are great! They’re the perfect size for training and they don’t even smell that bad! They seem to be fresh and my dog loves them!...”source
“Small enough for training … crunch and don’t dry out…and my dog just LOVE THEM!”source
19 mentions
Customers appreciate the quality of the ingredients in these dog treats, with one customer noting the simple ingredient list and another highlighting the single protein formula.
“...We also appreciate the limited ingredients because he is still growing and has a VERY sensitive tummy....”source
“... Single ingredient is what I like about this dog treat.”source
10 mentions
Customers find these dog treats effective for training, working well as high-value rewards, with one customer noting that the small pieces are perfect for their dog.
“...She will do almost anything for them. These are great for training , especially given their size.”source
“Great training treats . Sometimes I even break them in two, as the bag is on the smaller side....”source
10 mentions
Customers appreciate the health benefits of these dog treats, describing them as perfect for their pets. One customer mentions they promote overall health and vitality, while another notes they are nutritious.
“I got these because they are healthier than most dog treats and my dog absolutely loves them.”source
“Best treats ever. These were recommended by the feed store. Very healthy and the dogs absolutely love them....”source
8 mentions
Customers find these dog treats delicious, satisfying their pets' taste buds, with one customer noting that their dog eats them with gusto.
“...Then I found Vital’s freeze dried raw duck and she eats it with gusto , which is the highest praise I can offer....”source
“...These treats not only satisfy his taste buds but also promote his overall health and vitality. Highly recommend!”source
8 mentions
Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of these dog treats, with some finding them reasonably priced while others consider them too expensive.
“...Perfect size for training, decent amount for the price . No intense smell.”source
“My dog is a big fan of these treats! I think they are expensive however for a single ingredient healthy treat its worth it to keep in rotation and...”source
11 mentions
Product Specifications
| Brand Name | Vital Essentials |
| Flavor | Duck |
| 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 | premium butcher cut raw protein, naturally occurring vitamins and minerals |
| 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 | 8409 |
| Model Number | 8409 |
| Occasion | Birthday, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day |
| Manufacturer | Carnivore Meat Company |
| Item Type Name | freeze-dried-pet-food |
| Unit Count | 2 Ounce |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Weight | 2 Ounces |
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