Vital Essentials Bully Sticks Treats Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2.8-oz bundle

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  • Raw
  • Grain-Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Natural
  • Limited Ingredient Diet
  • High-Protein
  • Chicken-Free
  • Immune Support
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Digestive Health
  • Dental & Breath Care
  • 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 pizzle 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 animal 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.
- IN FREEZER WITHIN 45 MINUTES OF HARVEST , - MINIMALLY PROCESSED , -FREEZE-DRIED A FULL 48 HOURS, - PACKED WITH ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS

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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12 Customer Questions

I’m curious about the texture of the freeze dried bully sticks. Will it last just as long as a dried stick for the dogs to chew on, or are they easy to break off and eat like other freeze dried treats?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 03, 2018
These sticks are still chew treats, but the freeze drying process intensifies the flavor for picky dogs who may not utilize chew treats as much as their pet parents would prefer. They do not have the same texture as freeze-dried raw kibble.

Are these treated by irradiation?

Answer by Chewy • Sep 04, 2019
Vital Essentials does not treat their bully sticks with irradiation.

Are these sticks hard or soft? Will the dog chew on them for a length of time or chew them up right away? That is the question that was not answered.

Answer by Chewy • May 04, 2023
These are hard sticks but easy to chew. They usually chew them right away

Are these odor free?

Answer by Chewy • Apr 05, 2024
These nutritious raw beef pizzle treats are 100% natural and may have a natural aroma.
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Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Durability

62% Positive

Ingredients

71% Positive

Size

59% Positive

Sourcing

63% Positive

283 Customer Reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Jenna on Dec 21, 2025

Shrinkflation

Less sticks for the same price. My dog loved these. She has a hard time chewing due to an autoimmune condition that ate away her chewing muscles but will chew these

Less sticks for the same price. My dog loved these. She has a hard time chewing due to an autoimmune condition that ate away her chewing muscles but will chew these and they are soft. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed the amount in the package has gotten smaller but the price is the same. I am willing to spend the money but I won’t be a fool. It’s too bad. Time to find another option. Btw THREE sticks in each bag now. Don’t do it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Bridget on Dec 26, 2025

5 stars on the product

I’ve given five stars for the product and the purchase, but my last few purchases of these items over the five years I’ve been buying themthe amount of sticks that

I’ve given five stars for the product and the purchase, but my last few purchases of these items over the five years I’ve been buying themthe amount of sticks that I’ve received compared to what I used to for the same price actually for less of a price since the price gone up it’s boggling

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Dawn on Oct 20, 2025

Mickey loves these; I hate the price INCREASE

My disabled Chihuahua, Mickey, LOVES these bully sticks. They are different from any other bully stick I’ve ever tried. Mickey is older & has some physical disabilities;

My disabled Chihuahua, Mickey, LOVES these bully sticks. They are different from any other bully stick I’ve ever tried. Mickey is older & has some physical disabilities; out of any chewy I’ve aver got him, these are his favorite. The process of freeze drying them, makes Mickey able to chew on them. They are not as hard as a regular bully stick. I love them being raw. They were about $12 for 5 of them when I first bought them pre-COVID. Even that was a stretch for me. Now that they’ve gone up to $20 + shipping for the same 5 sticks; they’re too expensive for me to get for Mickey Mouse. The product itself is great & fully backed by Mickey Mouse. The price has gone up 40% over, maybe, 5 years. That’s unreasonable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Mary on Dec 10, 2025

Feel cheated

Your advertisement photo for this product shows a package with 5-6 sticks in it. The package I received had 3 sticks in it. Maybe the weight was 1.4 oz in truth,

Your advertisement photo for this product shows a package with 5-6 sticks in it. The package I received had 3 sticks in it. Maybe the weight was 1.4 oz in truth, but the photo is very deceiving and I felt cheated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By chandra on Jan 17, 2026

They Loved These!

Well, first they loved the width..it’s hard to find that. They did go thru it pretty fast, but that was expected if they love it!!

Well, first they loved the width..it’s hard to find that. They did go thru it pretty fast, but that was expected if they love it!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Lauren on Oct 20, 2025

Received 2 bully sticks!

Not sure what is going on with company that makes these? I have been buying these for years for my dog and they always gave you more than 2 bully sticks. For 18.00

Not sure what is going on with company that makes these? I have been buying these for years for my dog and they always gave you more than 2 bully sticks. For 18.00 you think you would get more. Notified Chewy and they shipped out a replacement free of charge. I will be contacting the company that makes them. I think they are getting cheap and cutting corners.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Ellen on Nov 3, 2025

Corporate Greed :(

Only received 3 sticks this month. These are my dogs favorite treat. Unfortunately we will no longer be purchasing. I’ve been buying these for years and watched

Only received 3 sticks this month. These are my dogs favorite treat. Unfortunately we will no longer be purchasing. I’ve been buying these for years and watched it go from 8 to 6 to 5 to 4 to now 3 sticks per bag. It’s just not worth it at this price point!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Angela on Nov 2, 2025

Quality ingredients but not durable enough for my pup

We love this brand and buy lots of treats! The bully sticks were well liked by my 8 month old golden pup, but he chewed through in a matter of minutes. We will

We love this brand and buy lots of treats! The bully sticks were well liked by my 8 month old golden pup, but he chewed through in a matter of minutes. We will continue our search for the most durable, healthy, and long lasting bully sticks.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Kelly on Nov 9, 2025

Portion is not correct

Package before always has four bully sticks in them. Today I received same package with only three sticks. But it’s the same size packaging. I wonder why it’s less

Package before always has four bully sticks in them. Today I received same package with only three sticks. But it’s the same size packaging. I wonder why it’s less and paying the same price?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Sarah on Sep 17, 2025

Smaller Amount Than Before

Have repeatedly gotten 4 sticks the last few months (when used to get at least 6). And this last package had only 3, granted 1 of them was kind of huge compared

Have repeatedly gotten 4 sticks the last few months (when used to get at least 6). And this last package had only 3, granted 1 of them was kind of huge compared to what they’ve typically been. I have a 15lb small dog and these have gotten too big for her to enjoy chewing. As well as only 3 in the bag now, doesn’t quite feel worth it.