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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 retain nutritional value and are loved by both cats and dogs. Customers describe them as delightfully crunchy and tasty, with one customer noting they're a healthy source of protein. The size and value for money receive mixed feedback - while some find them perfect for cats, others say they're too big, and while some consider them well worth the price, others find them expensive. The odor and chewability also get mixed reviews, with some saying they don't smell like anything while others find them smelly, and while some find them very chewable, others report their cats refuse to eat them. <!-- k-injected k+b64 eyJrLW9ic2VydmUiOiIiLCJrLWNvbXBvbmVudCI6IlNoYXJlZENvbnRlbnQtOG96aXhjXzg5czBncmJfIiwiay1pZCI6ImI4YjdhM2M3L
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
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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.
What Customers Are Saying
Based on 7,636 customer ratings
Customers find these cat treats to be of great quality, noting that both cats and dogs enjoy them.
465 mentions
Customers find these freeze-dried minnows to be a healthy treat that adds to their cats' daily food intake and provides added nutrition, particularly for senior cats, while retaining its nutritional value.
136 mentions
Customers appreciate the texture of these treats, describing them as delightfully crunchy and noting that they add variety to their cats' meals.
110 mentions
Customers enjoy these cat treats, finding them tasty and crispy, with many appreciating the variety of flavors, including chicken hearts.
98 mentions
Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of these cat treats, with some finding them well worth the price while others consider them a waste of money.
196 mentions
Customers have mixed opinions about the odor of these cat treats, with some saying they don't smell at all while others find them disgusting or describe them as smelling like death.
188 mentions
Customers have mixed opinions about the chewability of these cat treats, with some finding them very chewable and easy to eat, while others report that their cats refuse to eat them.
133 mentions
Customers have mixed opinions about the size of these cat treats, with some finding them perfect for cats while others report that they are too big.
105 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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