Vital Essentials Beef Nibs Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2.5-oz bag

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  • Raw
  • Grain-Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Natural
  • Limited Ingredient Diet
  • High-Protein
  • Digestive Health
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages
  • All Breeds

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  • These freeze-dried raw dog treats are packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut beef for the peak nutrition your pup deserves.
  • Protein-rich muscle and organs deliver a natural source of vitamins and minerals for energetic play, healthy skin, a shiny coat, strong teeth, and essential gut health.
  • Vital Essentials pet treats are made in the USA using responsibly sourced, humanely harvested ingredients.
  • Made with a single protein and no additives, fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, grains, or rendered by-products—great for picky eaters and dogs with allergies.
  • Frozen within 45 minutes of harvesting, Vital Essentials protein is freeze-dried raw to lock in vital nutrients, flavor, and freshness with minimal processing.

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Feeding Instructions

Raw Feeding Made Simple

Feeding just 20% raw can boost your pet’s health, and Vital Essentials makes it easy. Made with whole-animal, butcher cut protein and no fillers or artificial additives. Feed as a special treat for simple, raw nutrition.

Even 20% Makes A Difference

Every pet deserves the benefits of raw protein. Try adding raw meals weekly, mix raw in with kibble, or offer it as a treat. Even a small amount—just 20% of their daily intake—can make a big difference in their health.

No Shortcuts. Only Butcher Cuts.

Vital Essentials butcher cut protein is made with carefully sourced, farm-raised meats. It’s ground once and freeze-dried a full 48 hours at their state-of-the-art USA facility to lock in the nutrients your pet deserves.

Today’s Special: Lifelong Vitality

Support your pet's health with Vital Essentials. Protein-rich diets promote strong muscles—ideal for active pets. Help boost immunity, musculature, and heart health with their range of butcher cut protein freeze-dried raw recipes.

About Vital Essentials

Vital Essentials creates healthy, delicious, and biologically appropriate food using real, ethically sourced meat and premium ingredients. Made right here in the USA, because your best friend deserves nothing less.

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Questions & Answers

4 Customer Questions

what are the differences in the beef nibs treats and the beef entrée beef nibs

Answer by Chewy • Apr 16, 2018
The Vital Essentials Beef Nibs are designed as a treat and are not intended to be fed as a complete and balanced diet while the Vital Essentials Beef Entree is a meal.

Are they crunchy or soft?

Answer by Chewy • Sep 24, 2018
These are bite-sized crunchy treats.

What part of the cow does this come from? I don't want to give any more lover to my dogs

Answer by Chewy • Sep 12, 2018
These treats contain Beef, Beef Lung, Beef Liver, Beef Stomach, Beef Heart, Beef Fat, Beef Kidney, Beef Blood, Herring Oil and Mixed Tocopherols.

are they safe for cats?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 30, 2019
These treats are formulated specifically for dogs however Vital Essentials Rabbit Bites Freeze-Dried Cat Treats are a great alternative.
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158 Customer Reviews

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Joan on Dec 14, 2025

The delivery was not good!

The deliverty driver left the package just inside our gate, completely visible, right next to a sidewalk where it could easily have been taken. I believe I left

The deliverty driver left the package just inside our gate, completely visible, right next to a sidewalk where it could easily have been taken. I believe I left itnstructions to have it placed ON the front porch. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED!! It’s a matter of time when it will be stolen.c

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sara on Dec 16, 2025

Great Training Treats!

My dog loves these treats. They are great for positive reinforcement while we're working on some additional training . They are small so a lot can fit in a small

My dog loves these treats. They are great for positive reinforcement while we're working on some additional training . They are small so a lot can fit in a small pouch attached to his leash.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By timothy on Nov 14, 2025

Sent wrong item

I ordered two bags of beneful and two bags offreeze-dried liver for Ricky. The dry dog food was correct.. but you sent me one bag of beef bites instead of two bags

I ordered two bags of beneful and two bags offreeze-dried liver for Ricky. The dry dog food was correct.. but you sent me one bag of beef bites instead of two bags of the freeze dried liver..... Ricky never liked the beef bites and won't eat them

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Kimberly on Dec 17, 2025

My dog turned her nose

Coco didn’t like them gave to a friend and her dogs love them so gave her both packages coco can be picky

Coco didn’t like them gave to a friend and her dogs love them so gave her both packages coco can be picky

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Penny on Dec 28, 2025

Love those nibs!

Both dogs love them and they are nice and small. Easy for training and treating!

Both dogs love them and they are nice and small. Easy for training and treating!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Katrina on Sep 9, 2025

I am switch two dogs from raw frozen

This food is higher quality and more appropriate to lifestyle that my dogs will have with their new owners. The new owners travel extensively and it is easier to

This food is higher quality and more appropriate to lifestyle that my dogs will have with their new owners. The new owners travel extensively and it is easier to travel with. BTW it is higher rated than the frozen raw.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Patricia on Jan 19, 2026

Great size

These are the right size for training

These are the right size for training

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Colleen on Oct 18, 2025

Good for training

My dog loves them and I like that they are small pieces and good for training

My dog loves them and I like that they are small pieces and good for training

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By SANDRA on Dec 24, 2025

THEY LOVE IT!!

All three pets are nuts over these treats.

All three pets are nuts over these treats.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Maureen on Sep 15, 2025

Penny's treats

Penny being a tiny dog it's hard to find treats for her. These beef nibs are perfect and she loves them.

Penny being a tiny dog it's hard to find treats for her. These beef nibs are perfect and she loves them.