Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 3.75-oz bag

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  • Raw
  • Grain-Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Natural
  • Limited Ingredient Diet
  • High-Protein
  • Immune Support
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Digestive Health
  • Sensitive Digestion
  • 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 chicken hearts 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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15 Customer Questions

How many hearts are in a two ounce bag?

Answer by Chewy • Jan 13, 2018
These natural Treats will vary in size, as will the number, so the bag is measured by weight.

are the USA made?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 27, 2019
These treats are sourced, made, and packaged in the United States.

Can these be broken into smaller pieces easily?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 30, 2022
The chicken heart treats can be cut up into smaller pieces for use of treats or as meal toppers on your pet's food.

Is there step in the freeze drying process to kill bacteria that could cause food borne illness?

Answer by Chewy • Feb 22, 2023
Vital Essentials have controls in place that have been validated through thousands of tests, to effectively eliminate microbiological contamination. In addition, all of their products are tested by a third-party vendor for harmful bacteria prior to any item leaving their facility for resale.
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853 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Joyce on Jan 16, 2026

Nutrition

Dusty has a preference for eating people food and I strongly prefer a dry food for him for his teeth and health. I can put these in a food processor then take mix

Dusty has a preference for eating people food and I strongly prefer a dry food for him for his teeth and health. I can put these in a food processor then take mix in with dry and Dusty will eat the entire bowl of food. And we have to use less of the stomach medicine.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Julie on Jan 15, 2026

Yummy!

My mini golden retriever puppy adored these treats. it was the first time he tried them. Each treat is very large (the full size of a whole chicken heart), so

My mini golden retriever puppy adored these treats. it was the first time he tried them. Each treat is very large (the full size of a whole chicken heart), so I had to cut them up into smaller pieces so they last longer and don't give him too many calories in one shot. Will be purchasing more, thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Robin on Dec 27, 2025

Picky cat LOVES these

I love them because they're all natural. But one of my cats is really picky, even when it comes to treats. I bought these for him and he loves them. They're a little

I love them because they're all natural. But one of my cats is really picky, even when it comes to treats. I bought these for him and he loves them. They're a little large (listed as dog treats) so he only gets a single one at bedtime but they're easy to cut into smaller pieces if you want to treat more often

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Gina on Jan 5, 2026

My dog can’t have poultry because of allergies, however my cats

However, my cats go absolutely bananas for these. I said on another review that I could probably teach them to do tricks using these because I think they would absolutely

However, my cats go absolutely bananas for these. I said on another review that I could probably teach them to do tricks using these because I think they would absolutely do anything for them. They love them that much.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ellen on Dec 26, 2025

Tiny hearts for Happy Dogs

All three dogs, Labradors, ages 10, 6 and 5 months, liked the hearts. It was the first time any of them had a dried chicken heart, so they lipped it with thought

All three dogs, Labradors, ages 10, 6 and 5 months, liked the hearts. It was the first time any of them had a dried chicken heart, so they lipped it with thought but then wanted more. I think it is a healthy snack.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jessica on Jan 15, 2026

I was freaked out, my dogs were in heaven

Any and all the treats we’ve gotten from this company my dogs love!!!! Even the freeze dried chicken hearts my dogs love every single flavor from this brand!!!!

Any and all the treats we’ve gotten from this company my dogs love!!!! Even the freeze dried chicken hearts my dogs love every single flavor from this brand!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tina on Dec 7, 2025

My dogs absolute favorite!!!

I’m extremely picky about what kind of treats I give my dogs. I liked what I read about the brand and that they are made in the US. Picked up a bag to see what my

I’m extremely picky about what kind of treats I give my dogs. I liked what I read about the brand and that they are made in the US. Picked up a bag to see what my dog thought. He goes nuts for them now! He gets one every morning and night with his medicine.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By April on Nov 30, 2025

Low Calorie

I loved that it’s only about 10 calories per heart! I give this to my small dogs as a high value treat and they love them! My bigger dog gets about 2 for his meal

I loved that it’s only about 10 calories per heart! I give this to my small dogs as a high value treat and they love them! My bigger dog gets about 2 for his meal toppers and he eats them right up! These are great as high value treats because the pups eat them right up!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kelly on Dec 21, 2025

My doggo loves these

We had gotten a bag of these as a gift for our pup. I was so excited to find out that Chewy had them. When they arrived and our pup got one of his faves, he was

We had gotten a bag of these as a gift for our pup. I was so excited to find out that Chewy had them. When they arrived and our pup got one of his faves, he was on cloud nine!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Felicia on Dec 31, 2025

They stink but must be good!

My mini dachshunds love these. They’re easy to cut up and put in treat puzzles or snuffle pads. They smell awful to me but must be good for the pups!

My mini dachshunds love these. They’re easy to cut up and put in treat puzzles or snuffle pads. They smell awful to me but must be good for the pups!