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Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Minnows Cat Treats | Single Ingredient | Premium Quality | Grain Free, Healthy Treats for Cats, 0.5 oz Bag
by Vital Essentials Vital Essentials
Customer Verdict
Customers find these freeze-dried minnows to be high-quality cat treats that are healthy and retain nutritional value, with cats loving them and finding them satisfyingly crunchy. The size receives mixed feedback - while some find them perfect for cats, others say they're too large for them to handle whole. The smell and value for money also get mixed reviews, with some finding them not bad for the price while others consider them a waste of money, and while some say they don't smell horrible, others describe them as stinking of death.
Brand
Vital Essentials
Flavor
Minnows
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
Minnows
About this item
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FREEZE-DRIED RAW MINNOWS CAT TREAT: Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Treats pack more protein than industry standard into every bite to deliver the peak vitality your dog deserves. Our natural freeze-dried raw cat treats are made from responsibly sourced premium minnows.
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BETTER PROTEIN = BETTER BENEFITS: The best freeze dried cat 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 cat 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: Cat treat additives, fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, grains, or rendered by-products. Vital Essentials also offers the widest variety of single-protein raw cat food and treats on the market—great for picky eaters and cats with allergies!
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RAW CAT 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 cat treats to be of great quality, with their pets loving them. One customer mentions they work well as a lure.
- • Customers find these freeze-dried minnows to be healthy treats that add to their cats' daily food intake and retain their nutritional value.
- • Customers report that their cats absolutely love these freeze-dried minnows, with multiple customers noting that their kittens particularly enjoy them.
- • Customers love the crunchiness of these fish treats, comparing them to potato chips, and find them satisfying to eat.
What Customers Are Saying
Based on 6,765 customer ratings
Customers find these cat treats to be of great quality, with their pets loving them. One customer mentions they work well as a lure.
“I’m leaving 3 stars because it looks like good quality but my cat won’t touch it. He had one and threw it up and now won’t go near it....”source
“Great product , low odor and my pets love these crunchy little minnow snacks. I shake a couple out and my fur kids crunch them down quick.”source
361 mentions
Customers find these freeze-dried minnows to be healthy treats that add to their cats' daily food intake and retain their nutritional value.
“I really liked that these treats were healthy and didn't have additives / other ingredients but unfortunately my cats won't eat them....”source
“This seemed like a healthy treat . Our 3-year-old cat, a Norwegian tabby, seems to really enjoy one or two placed like a candle in her wet food!...”source
123 mentions
Customers report that their cats absolutely love these freeze-dried minnows, with multiple customers noting that their kittens particularly enjoy them.
“Super healthy and cats love them ! Simple ingredients, great product!”source
“Both of my cats absolutely love them and go crazy over them. I probably have to continue buying these for them as a very healthy treat....”source
112 mentions
Customers love the crunchiness of these fish treats, comparing them to potato chips, and find them satisfying to eat.
“...They always come fresh and crunchy , and are not all broken apart like some treats come when delivered. I recommend if you have a cat that likes fish!!”source
“...They came well packaged and were very crunchy . When my cat has a choice between these and other treats, he will pick this one.”source
97 mentions
Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of these cat treats, with some finding them not bad for the price and well worth it, while others consider them expensive and a waste of money.
“KEEP IN MIND it’s a waste of money as the will not refund. None of them eaten. Penny Lane and Abbey Road did not like this treat what so ever....”source
“My cats love them. Great price . One issue is that there was very few in the bag.”source
175 mentions
Customers have mixed opinions about the smell of these cat treats, with some finding them acceptable while others describe them as fishy or stinking of death.
“...The treat definitely entices them but to use there is no smell and doesn't make your hands feel dirty or dusted with fish....”source
“...mixed in with wet food and a little extra water but theyre oily and smelly which isnt against the product i just dont like touching them much”source
173 mentions
Customers have mixed experiences with the freeze-dried minnows: some report their cats have no problem eating them and digest them just fine, while others mention their cats refuse to eat them.
“...didn't have additives / other ingredients but unfortunately my cats won't eat them . I think they don't like the texture. My dog likes them though”source
“My cat goes crazy for these. They’re easy to chew , have a super strong fish flavor, and are great for topping off my kitties meals. Great enrichment.”source
132 mentions
Customers have mixed opinions about the size of these cat treats, with some finding them nice and perfect for cats, while others describe them as incredibly small.
“These minnows are perfect size and arrived in good shape, some other brands have large minnows and often crumbled up. My cats love these”source
“...I opened the bag and, honestly, the fish smells awesome! It's a small bag , but there were quite a few in there and one treat day would last a...”source
90 mentions
Product Specifications
| Brand Name | Vital Essentials |
| Flavor | Minnows |
| 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 | Minnows |
| 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 | No Added Antibiotics, No Added Hormones, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, Wild-Caught |
| 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 | Dental Care, Oral Health, Muscle Development, Immune Support, General Health and Well-being |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Limited Ingredient, Raw |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9405 |
| Model Number | 9405 |
| Occasion | Birthday, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day |
| Manufacturer | Carnivore Meat Company |
| Item Type Name | Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Raw Single Ingredient Cat Treats |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Weight | 0.5 Ounces |
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