Vital Essentials Duck Bites Treats Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 5.5-oz bag

$19.37 (-3%) Chewy Price
$19.99 List Price

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  • These freeze-dried raw dog treats are packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut duck 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.

Ingredient Information

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

5 Customer Questions


Diet GMO free?


What is the difference between the VE nibs and mini nibs? Are they the same product but differ only in size?

Answer by ChewyOct 19, 2017
The formulas are similar with the mini nibs being smaller.

Can i feed this to my cat?

Answer by ChewyMay 30, 2021
These treats are created and formulated for dogs. For a duck based treat for cats, try the Vital Essentials Duck Liver Freeze-Dried Cat Treats, also available for purchase on our site.

Does this have taurine in it?

Answer by ChewyNov 21, 2022
This recipe does not contain any added taurine. Taurine is found naturally within meat, with the level varying depending on the type of meat.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
489 Ratings

Customers Mention

Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Flavor

90% Positive

Ingredients

91% Positive

Nutritional Value

91% Positive

Texture

93% Positive

174 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cas on Nov 14, 2025

Delicious and right size!

Great size, not too hard. Great for training or a treat for games and walks. Our pups love them and I feel like we are buying good quality treats. Have enjoyed this

Great size, not too hard. Great for training or a treat for games and walks. Our pups love them and I feel like we are buying good quality treats. Have enjoyed this brand. Wish their products were slightly cheaper, but will continue to purchase.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Laura on Oct 11, 2025

Dogs said NOPE

We were excited to get a box from Chewy - new treats to try - well, our Bernedoodle refused to even taste the Duck (or rabbit) nibs from Vital Essentials.

We were excited to get a box from Chewy - new treats to try - well, our Bernedoodle refused to even taste the Duck (or rabbit) nibs from Vital Essentials.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lyndalou on Oct 27, 2025

Great Training tTreats

My dog came to megrown, knowing zip. But he loves duck. He can sit, sit up, and almost has stay down. Good moist treats.

My dog came to megrown, knowing zip. But he loves duck. He can sit, sit up, and almost has stay down. Good moist treats.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Michael on Nov 9, 2025

Tasty Treats

My dogs really like the flavor. They’re small enough to be used as training treats which is awesome

My dogs really like the flavor. They’re small enough to be used as training treats which is awesome


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Brianna on Dec 9, 2025

Great training treats!

I use these as training treats and the are definitely high value for my dog

I use these as training treats and the are definitely high value for my dog


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Stephanie on Dec 2, 2025

Great product!

My dog loves the duck freeze dried treats! He begs for them all the time.

My dog loves the duck freeze dried treats! He begs for them all the time.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Makenzee on Oct 13, 2025

All of them love it!

We have two adults cats and an adult dog. They all seem to love them as an additive to their supper.

We have two adults cats and an adult dog. They all seem to love them as an additive to their supper.


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

Clean ingredients

Dogs love the taste. Chewy is the best company!

Dogs love the taste. Chewy is the best company!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Isabelle on Nov 17, 2025

Duck bites

They look nice but my pups were not a fan. They do not eat them

They look nice but my pups were not a fan. They do not eat them


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mary on Jun 17, 2025

Bedroom snacks

Gemma gets her own bag of treats sometimes, and she adores her mini duck bites. Very tiny, puppy sized treats make for tricky feeding to large breed dogs. Normally,

Gemma gets her own bag of treats sometimes, and she adores her mini duck bites. Very tiny, puppy sized treats make for tricky feeding to large breed dogs. Normally, Gemma is having a treat because I am too ... So a small handful in her dish.