Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Treats, 0.8-oz bag

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  • Raw
  • Grain-Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Natural
  • Limited Ingredient Diet
  • High-Protein
  • Immune Support
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages

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  • These freeze-dried raw cat treats are packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut chicken hearts for the peak nutrition your kitty 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 cats 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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12 Customer Questions

What is the phosphorus content?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 06, 2018
The chicken giblet treat should be relatively low phosphorus as there is no bone in this treat. There are only two ingredients in this product and that's chicken heart and liver. Due to it only being a treat, the manufacturer doesn't have a full nutritional breakdown.

Are the chickens raised with antibiotics and hormones?

Answer by Chewy • May 08, 2023
The meats for Vital Essentials raw products are raised without added hormones or antibiotics.

Does it need anything to be refrigerated

Answer by Chewy • Jul 17, 2023
These treats do not require any refrigeration. Simply store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Is there any problem with rehydrating these treats?

Answer by Chewy • Oct 05, 2020
Rehydration is not required but is optional.
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1009 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By LaDonna on Jan 11, 2026

Eat your heart out

My cat is my son. I got custody of him in the divorce. He screams if I close the bathroom door when I bathe and sleeps on my chest. That being said, he'd literally

My cat is my son. I got custody of him in the divorce. He screams if I close the bathroom door when I bathe and sleeps on my chest. That being said, he'd literally let me burn in the deepest pits of kitty hell if it meant he could get another bag of these treats. I've never had to hide treats before, but he literally pried a cupboard open, then chewed the bag open and ate the whole bag (he was fine, just had some stinky poops.) So yeah. If your cat likes chicken, they'll like these. They're kinda big for my partner's cat, but my cat is a Mainecoon and has a huge mouth.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Beaty on Jan 19, 2026

Too tough!

Wilbur had no interest in these. My previous cat, who would devour an entire squirrel or rat (minus the head, of course) would only eat hearts and gizzards if they

Wilbur had no interest in these. My previous cat, who would devour an entire squirrel or rat (minus the head, of course) would only eat hearts and gizzards if they were raw. I would love to see a video of a cat chewing on one of these.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Rachel on Dec 25, 2025

My Kitten Loves Them!

I was skeptical I admit. But Chloe inhales them LOL. (She is about 2 months old and rescued as a dumped kitten a month ago). She knows when I get the bag out and

I was skeptical I admit. But Chloe inhales them LOL. (She is about 2 months old and rescued as a dumped kitten a month ago). She knows when I get the bag out and comes running. They are easily and training tool and she gets one every time she uses her scratching surface. Thanks for such a great product!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Michele on Jan 17, 2026

Cats did not like

These are very large and hard. I broke them in pieces and none of the cats would eat them. I have two resident cats and one foster cat and none of them wanted anything

These are very large and hard. I broke them in pieces and none of the cats would eat them. I have two resident cats and one foster cat and none of them wanted anything to do with these. I donated them to the shelter.

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

In Love

My bougie little kitten is of course obsessed with these treats! I add one to his food bowl every morning as a treat and of course it's the first thing he goes for

My bougie little kitten is of course obsessed with these treats! I add one to his food bowl every morning as a treat and of course it's the first thing he goes for to inhale. I may need to cut them into smaller pieces and mix it in, just to control how quickly he goes through it!

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

My cat loved this

My Himalayan cat Wanda can be picky. But she loves these. It got to the point she hear the bag get picked up and she comes running to me. It takes her a minute or

My Himalayan cat Wanda can be picky. But she loves these. It got to the point she hear the bag get picked up and she comes running to me. It takes her a minute or two to eat it and then she is ready for another

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

Love love love

If my cats could eat these and nothing else all day long, they would they go absolutely berserk for them. They love them!! I’ve actually been thinking I can teach

If my cats could eat these and nothing else all day long, they would they go absolutely berserk for them. They love them!! I’ve actually been thinking I can teach them tricks using these, because that’s how much they love them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jade on Jan 6, 2026

My cats love these

My cats that would never eat other treats love these freeze dried treats so much. Only complaint is they are big and kind of hard to cut so they had a hard time

My cats that would never eat other treats love these freeze dried treats so much. Only complaint is they are big and kind of hard to cut so they had a hard time getting them down since they were too obsessed with them lol

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Margit on Jan 16, 2026

It’s very healthy but.

Unfortunately, my two little companions would not go for it. They have no problem walking away when my intention is to spoil them a bit. I donated them to my

Unfortunately, my two little companions would not go for it. They have no problem walking away when my intention is to spoil them a bit. I donated them to my friend and her cat loved it!!

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

My cat loves these

This cat is obsessed. I typically cut them up and add them in a jar with a bunch of freeze-dried products and my cat loves it and I get to entertain him with multiple

This cat is obsessed. I typically cut them up and add them in a jar with a bunch of freeze-dried products and my cat loves it and I get to entertain him with multiple textures and flavors.