Vital essentials purely raw instinctively healthy

ABOUT VITAL ESSENTIALS

They’d prefer to simply talk about the joy that healthy dogs and cats bring to our lives. But, since you’re here, you might be looking for some details about Vital Essentials®.

Well, they’re a pioneer in the raw pet food industry. Their privately-held company, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, produces high-quality raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food, snacks, and treats.

Vital Essentials uses only responsibly sourced animal protein, proudly made and packaged in the heartland of the U.S.A.

Uncompromised Safety

They are a GFSI – FSSSC-2200 and EU certified pet food facility with a comprehensive HACCP Food Safety Program developed in collaboration with Kansas State University. Their employees are HACCP and OSHA trained and certified employees receiving a “Superior Rating” from biannual FDA audits.

Diets from Vital Essentials are complete, balanced, and formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

Their Mission

Their believe that every dog and cat in the world; regardless of financial means, urban or rural, deserves the opportunity to have access to the finest food available. They also believe that, other than natural prey, they provide the most healthy, delicious, innovative, and biologically appropriate commercially available pet food in the world.

Therefore, they will leverage their God-given talents, passion, and resources to do whatever is necessary to ensure that every dog parent or cat parent who wants them or needs them will have a convenient and effective mechanism to access and procure their “World Class” pet food and treats, in the United States and around the world.

Ultimate limited ingredient raw dog food for all life stages.

As a pet food innovator, Vital Essentials® gives dog owners, like you, choices in the products you share with your best pal. A balanced, complete raw meat diet has the essential nutrients that dogs instinctively crave.

Whether frozen or freeze dried raw dog food, their wide variety of products all have essential nutrients and are satisfying meal options for dogs. Look for products containing the exact protein your dog wants.

One thing to keep in mind: their products are purely raw. Check the ingredients panel of each, and you’ll find they contain no “junk” ingredients.

Freeze-Dried Mini Nibs


Rabbit Mini Nibs
Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Dog Food

Chicken Mini Nibs
Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Dog Food

Duck Mini Nibs
Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Dog Food

Turkey Mini Nibs
Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Dog Food

Beef Mini Nibs
Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Dog Food

Product Benefits:

  • FUELING POWER OF RAW: Raw meat builds muscle and burns fat for vitality your dog will feel and you’ll see! This complete and balanced natural dog food is protein-packed, low-carb and low on starch.
  • FREEZE-DRIED BEEF DOG FOOD: Their unique slow freeze-drying process locks in vitamins and nutrients without cooking or intense processing. This naturally healthy dog food stays fresh from farm to bowl.
  • NO GRAINS, ONLY GOODNESS: Their grain free beef dog food contains no added fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives or rendered by-products. The ultimate limited ingredient beef dog food!
  • EASY-TO-FEED MINI NIBS: This dry and lightweight raw dog food can be served as-is or mixed with other food for a meaty protein boost! Shelf-safe and long-lasting in a convenient resealable pouch.

Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties


Turkey Dinner Patties
Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Dog Food

Duck Dinner Patties
Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Dog Food

Product Benefits:

  • Ultimate limited ingredient diet with single source protein
  • Complete and balanced entree
  • No artificial ingredients, no fillers or flavorings
  • No Grains, Only Goodness
  • 100% USA sourced, made and packaged
  • Gluten Free, Grain Free, Guilt Free®

Freeze-Dried Treats


Beef Nibs
Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

Duck Nibs
Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

Beef Liver Nibs
Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

Minnow Nibs
Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

Chicken Breast Nibs
Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

Rabbit Bites Nibs
Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

Beef Tripe Nibs
Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

Wild Alaskan Salmon Nibs
Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

Product Benefits:

  • TREATS WORTH BEGGING FOR: You don’t have to sacrifice mouthwatering taste to treat your pup right. These healthy dog treats are delicious protein-rich snacks dogs go wild for, and are nutritious too!
  • NO MYSTERY INGREDIENTS: There’s no artificial flavorings, fillers, dyes or rendered by-products in these limited ingredient, grain free dog treats. Treat your best boy or girl with a clean conscience!
  • DOG TRAINING MADE EASY: These dog training treats are the perfect high-value reward to keep your dog focused and motivated. With treats this good on the line, you’ll be amazed what your pup remembers!
  • TREATS FOR THE ROAD: Vital Essentials® freeze-dried dog treats are dry and lightweight in a convenient, resealable pouch. Wherever you and your pup explore, bring these natural dog treats on all your adventures!

Freeze-Dried Treats


VE RAW BAR
Moo Sticks
Freeze-Dried Snack

VE RAW BAR
Bully Sticks
Freeze-Dried Snack

VE RAW BAR
Salmon Skins
Freeze-Dried Snack

VE RAW BAR
Turkey Necks
Freeze-Dried Snack

VE RAW BAR
Chicken Necks
Freeze-Dried Snack

Product Benefits:

VE RAW BAR
Duck Heads
Freeze-Dried Snack

VE RAW BAR
Duck Necks
Freeze-Dried Snack

VE RAW BAR
Duck Hearts
Freeze-Dried Snack

VE RAW BAR
Pig Ears
Freeze-Dried Snack

VE RAW BAR
Pig Snouts
Freeze-Dried Snack

Product Benefits:

  • Freeze-dried snacks support oral health and clean teeth
  • Nutritious between meal snack
  • Single-sourced protein
  • 100% USA sourced, made and packaged
  • Gluten Free, Grain Free, Guilt Free®
Vital essentials purely raw instinctively healthy

Frozen and freeze-dried cat food and treats.

Anyone who’s ever said that cats are “finicky” has never seen one enjoy Vital Cat® food and treats. Talk about love. Your BFF (best feline friend) will clearly express affection for raw cat food that makes essential nutrients easy to absorb, can calm their sensitive stomachs, and often creates less waste.

A balanced diet of healthy, raw cat food can provide relief for your cat’s dry skin and coat while also improving oral health (helping promote strong teeth and fight bad breath).

Vital Cat® offers only limited ingredient products—raw cat food and treats—so your cat experiences all of the possible health benefits of a raw diet.

Freeze-Dried Mini Nibs


Minnows Mini Nibs
Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Cat Food

Ahi Tuna Mini Nibs
Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Cat Food

Wild Alaskan Salmon
Mini Nibs
Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Cat Food

Chicken Gilblets Mini Nibs Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Cat Food

Duck Liver Mini Nibs Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Cat Food

Chicken Breast Mini Nibs Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Cat Food

Rabbit Bites Mini Nibs Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Cat Food

Chicken Hearts Mini Nibs Freeze-Dried
Grain Free Cat Food

Product Benefits:

  • REAL, RAW MEAT: Feed your little lion! As obligate carnivores, cats need real meat to stay fit and well. Your hunter will thrive on the protein-packed raw meat in this delicious and healthy cat food.
  • FREEZE-DRIED CAT FOOD: Intensive processing would break down nutrients, but their unique slow freeze-drying process locks them in — so this natural cat food stays fresh from farm to bowl.
  • NO GRAINS, ONLY GOODNESS: Vital Cat® grain free cat food contains no added fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives or rendered by-products. It’s the ultimate limited ingredient cat food!
  • RAW CAT FOOD: This is a healthy choice for your cat, proudly made and packaged in the USA.
  • EASY-TO-FEED CRUNCHY MINI NIBS: This lightweight dry cat food can be served as is, or mixed with other food for a meaty boost of protein. Shelf-safe and long-lasting in a convenient resealable pouch.

Freeze-Dried Mini Nibs


Chicken Mini Patties
Raw Frozen Cat Food

Duck Mini Patties
Raw Frozen Cat Food

Turkey Mini Patties
Raw Frozen Cat Food

Product Benefits:

  • Ultimate limited ingredient diet with single source protein
  • Complete and balanced entree
  • No artificial ingredients, no added hormones or antibiotics
  • Made with whole meat, organs and bones – no fillers or flavorings
  • 100% farm raised
  • USA made and packaged
  • Gluten Free, Grain Free, Guilt Free®

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