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๐ฅฉ Elevate your catโs mealtime to gourmet raw perfection!
Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Food offers a premium, USA-sourced raw beef and chicken formula with 99% whole animal protein. Freeze-dried to preserve essential nutrients, this grain-free, additive-free soft nibs meal supports digestive health, lean muscle, and a shiny coat. Perfect for all life stages and picky eaters, it delivers clean, natural nutrition that fuels energetic play and overall feline wellness.









| ASIN | B0DVNMHMCV |
| ASIN | B0DVNMHMCV |
| Additional Features | Freeze-Dried, Whole Animal Protein, Humanely Harvested, No additives, no fillers and no artificial ingredients |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Allergen Information | Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Rawhide-Free, Wheat Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Limited Ingredient, Raw |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Humanely Raised, No Added Antibiotics, No Added Hormones, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein, Low Carb, No Added Sugar |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,089 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #23 in Freeze-Dried Cat Food |
| Brand Name | Vital Essentials |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (261) |
| Date First Available | March 1, 2025 |
| Dog Breed Size | All, Large, Small |
| Flavor | Beef & Chicken |
| Item Form | Freeze Dried |
| Item Weight | 12 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Carnivore Meat Company |
| Manufacturer | Carnivore Meat Company |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| 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. |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 9 x 12 inches; 12 ounces |
| 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 |
| Special Ingredients | Raw Freeze Dried Beef |
| 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 |
| Target Species | Cat |
| UPC | 840199690138 |
| Unit Count | 12 Ounce |
A**D
Great treat for the kitty
My cat has been fed the same food pretty much since being a kitten. She gets the some greenies in the morning, and then a dried chicken treat when I come home from work. I came across this brand when my previous brand went unavailable for some reason. It had great reviews so I figured I would try it. First thing I noticed was the construction of the "nibs". I guess these are for larger animals maybe. So I break a couple in half and give them to my cat. Second thing I noticed was how intact they all were. No more dust and broken bits filling the bottom of the bag. Also, love the quality ingredients. At first she was confused as they were not the normal style I give her. But she eventually came around to eating them and loves them. I will probably stick with this brand as they seem easier to get, and this huge bag will last longer.
B**A
GOOOD
Vital essential can never go, do be mindful there are dried bones in some pieces but, they already mentioned and is really big so I see it I think vital essential has really great ingredients. Thatโs why I always buy it. The quality top. Iโd say it worth the money because itโs real meat and fresh. I do like the crunchy ones better cause the soft nipples are almost just like the squares and really soft. Smells like meat
C**N
Cat loved it, but teeny tiny bone fragments in it
So my cat really likes this. A whole lot more than Stella and chewys freeze dried but this one is a tad more expensive per ounce and like others have mentioned, there are a little tiny bone fragments in it. It kind of concerned me a bit. Only because they were like sharp needles just not as long. And if you are used to crumbling them up a bit before adding water, you need to be careful because they can poke you. But donโt get me wrong, it wasnโt an excessive amount of bone fragments. But I want to mention it in case it might concern another buyer. With all that being said my cat absolutely love this food. My cat did not have any trouble eating it, but the thought of the tiny pieces of bone will probably keep me from purchasing it again.
T**K
First bag was loved, 2nd not so much, 3rd order?
My cat loves these "soft" pellets. I love that i dont have to tear the blocks up for her to have bite size bits. I (we, her & me) dont love the rotting carcass smell this last bag has. She still asks for them, i think, but doesn't eat em. So after she has ignored them for a day or so, i toss em outside. Someone eats them after they are less putrid smelling. Hesitant to get a 3rd bag of them. Have to hope the next bag isn't as gross smelling. She is loving the beef&chicken entre one, (first bag of the soft pellets. She loves the patty version, too.)
F**N
cats love it but it expensive
my cats love this so so much, unfortunately it's far too expensive for me to buy regularly unless it is on sale. i initially purchased on flash sale and i hope it goes on sale again soon because my cats truly enjoyed it. seems like high quality, tasty, and nutritious food. smells awful, but doesn't all cat food?
A**M
Reckless manufacturing process
Manufacturing process is reckless and leaves many large bone/beak fragments that could pose a choking risk for cats or damage to their teeth. Pictured are all the inedible fragments I removed from ONE bowl of duck entree food. The pieces pictured are hard as rocks and I discovered them as I was mashing the food because they literally made a โclinkโ sound against the fork. I can understand a piece here and there but this much is excessive and took me almost a half hour to find and dig them all out. I never have this issue with Stella & Chewy products and will no longer be purchasing this brand.
A**H
yum yum yum
cat LOVES it! and since she is on a restricted diet now due to allergies, I was happy to find this. Have already ordered again. She will eat it plain, crumbled over her wet food, or moistened by itself.
E**N
Cat loves his nugs
Use this as supplements for a skinny/ finiky cat that doesn't eat enough. The fat cat unfortunately loves them too.
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