Product Description
Vital Essentials' single-ingredient freeze-dried treats are exactly what they sound like: one real animal ingredient, freeze-dried raw and nothing else. The range covers organ meats, muscle meat, tripe, minnows, and a freeze-dried bully stick, so there is a high-value option for every dog. With no long ingredient panels to decode, they are a natural choice for picky eaters and dogs with allergies.
Key Features
- Freeze-dried raw: fresh protein is slowly freeze-dried for 48 hours to lock in nutrients without cooking, per Vital Essentials.
- Single animal protein, USDA-inspected ingredients, made and packaged in the USA.
- Grain-free and gluten-free, with no fillers, flavorings, rendered by-products, hormones, or antibiotics, per Vital Essentials.
- Family-owned company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
- Eight single-ingredient treats: beef liver, beef tripe, chicken breast, chicken hearts, turkey gibs, minnows, bully sticks, and duck hearts.
- Highly rewarding for training, and a good way to rotate proteins.
Ideal For
Dogs of all sizes, especially picky eaters, dogs with food sensitivities, and any dog who works for a high-value reward.
Ingredients, Guaranteed Analysis & Calorie Content
| Treat | Ingredients | Guaranteed Analysis | Calorie Content (ME) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Liver | Beef liver | Crude Protein 65% min; Crude Fat 10% min; Crude Fiber 6% max; Moisture 8% max | 3,828 kcal/kg; 109 kcal/oz |
| Beef Tripe | Beef tripe, mixed tocopherols (preservative) | Crude Protein 44% min; Crude Fat 34% min; Crude Fiber 5% max; Moisture 8% max | 4,743 kcal/kg; 2 kcal/piece |
| Chicken Breast | Boneless, skinless chicken breast | Crude Protein 75% min; Crude Fat 2% min; Crude Fiber 3% max; Moisture 8% max | 3,648 kcal/kg; 104 kcal/oz |
| Chicken Hearts | Chicken heart | Crude Protein 65% min; Crude Fat 5% min; Crude Fiber 3% max; Moisture 8% max | 3,788 kcal/kg; 107 kcal/oz |
| Turkey Gibs | Turkey heart, turkey liver | Crude Protein 45% min; Crude Fat 25% min; Crude Fiber 3% max; Moisture 8% max | 4,440 kcal/kg; 1 kcal/piece |
| Minnows | Minnow | Crude Protein 60% min; Crude Fat 5% min; Crude Fiber 3% max; Moisture 8% max | 2,892 kcal/kg; 82 kcal/oz |
| Bully Sticks | Beef pizzle | Crude Protein 62% min; Crude Fat 13% min; Crude Fiber 5% max; Moisture 8% max | 3,306 kcal/kg; 33 kcal/piece |
| Duck Hearts | Duck heart | Crude Protein 36% min; Crude Fat 19% min; Crude Fiber 2% max; Moisture 8% max | 5,043 kcal/kg; 17 kcal/treat |
Feeding Instructions
Feed as a treat in moderation. Can be used as a training treat or as a meal mix-in for a boost of protein and nutrients. For intermittent or supplemental feeding only. Account for the calories in your dog's daily food allowance, and always provide access to clean, fresh water.
Why We Love It
When a dog will do anything for a freeze-dried liver or heart, a single-ingredient treat is the cleanest way to pay up. Having bully sticks, tripe, minnows, and organs in one family makes it easy to find the one your dog loves.
Caution
Supervise while feeding. Keep freeze-dried products sealed and stored in a cool, dry, dark place, and feed within 30 days of opening for best quality. Not for human consumption. Keep out of reach of young children. Please see packaging for complete product information.