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About Vital Essentials Dog Food


Vital Essentials Dog Food
Feed your dog’s natural cravings with Vital Essentials, made with real meat, vital organs and bone. This freeze-dried dog food provides a boost of raw nutrition for all life stages. Get your best friend’s tail wagging at dinner time with a meal he’ll simply love.
Raw Nutrition Boost
Vital Essentials limited ingredient dog food can make essential nutrients easier to absorb, soothe a sensitive stomach and even help create less dog waste. A raw diet can also help your pup maintain an ideal weight, strong bones and firm muscle tone. Canines naturally thrive on a raw diet, which promotes vitality and supports health and wellness in all breeds and life stages.

Limited Ingredient, Raw and Made in the USA
Vital Essentials dog food is minimally processed, crafted from limited ingredients and made and packaged in the USA. It contains no fillers, grain or artificial ingredients, just a wholesome meat-based recipe that’s nutritious and meets a dog’s instinctive cravings.

100% USA Made
Raw dog food made with custom-sourced meats. Made and packaged in America’s heartland, for safety and integrity you can count on.

Limited Ingredient
Made using the fewest, most essential ingredients to provide high-quality nutrition, enticing taste and optimal digestibility.

Freeze-Dried Raw
Freeze-dried using a unique 48-hour process to preserve essential nutrients and lock in the real meat flavor dogs love.

Grain Free & Gluten Free
Vital Essentials is certified gluten free and grain free, with no wheat, corn or soy, and no added flavorings or artificial ingredients.

Pure Protein: Raw Dog Food
Real meat is the #1 ingredient, for healthy protein that gives dogs energy and keeps them feeling full. Meat contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals—the building blocks for a healthy, vital life. Meat is also a great source of taurine and amino acids which help keep the eyes and heart muscles healthy. Get your dog eager and excited at mealtime with Vital Essentials.
About Vital Essentials
Vital Essentials believes that every pet deserves access to the finest quality food and treats, so they strive to produce the most healthy, delicious, innovative and biologically appropriate pet food available. Vital Essentials foods are made right here in the USA, using real, ethically sourced, humanely harvested meat and only the finest ingredients. Your best friend deserves nothing less.
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Top Ingredients | Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Liver... | Chicken, Chicken Heart, Chicken Liver... | Turkey, Turkey Heart, Turkey Liver... | Duck, Duck Gizzard, Duck Heart... | Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Liver... |
Special Diet | Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Limited Ingredient Diet... | Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Limited Ingredient Diet... | Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Limited Ingredient Diet... | Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Limited Ingredient Diet... | Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Limited Ingredient Diet... |
Breed Size | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds |
Food Flavor | Beef, Meat | Chicken, Poultry | Turkey, Poultry | Duck, Poultry | Beef, Meat |
Health Feature | Skin & Coat Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Immune Support | Immune Support, Vitamins & Minerals, Skin & Coat Health | Immune Support, Skin & Coat Health, Vitamins & Minerals | Skin & Coat Health, Immune Support, Vitamins & Minerals | Skin & Coat Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Immune Support |
Food Form | Freeze-Dried | Freeze-Dried | Freeze-Dried | Freeze-Dried | Freeze-Dried |
34 Customer Questions
How long will this 1 lb bag last to feed my
95 lb German Shepherd? how many cups is a serving?
Answer by • May 01, 2019
The longevity of the bag depends on the daily feed recommended based on your dog's weight. Premium brand dog foods are made with real ingredients that allow your dog to absorb nutrients efficiently. This helps the food last longer and prevents your dog from overfeeding. There are approximately 3-4 cups depending on volume.
How big are are one of the nibs?
Answer by • Feb 26, 2019
The mini nibs are approximately the size of a blueberry.
How any cups would you feed for a 52lb dog?
Answer by • Mar 16, 2018
The recommended amount would be around 3 cups per day.
Is rosemary included in the mixed tocepherals?
Answer by • Oct 09, 2017
Rosemary is not included, at all in the mixed tocopherols.