Vital Essentials Duck Hearts Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 10-oz bag

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  • Raw
  • Grain-Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Natural
  • Limited Ingredient Diet
  • High-Protein
  • Digestive Health
  • Immune Support
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Dental & Breath Care
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages
  • All Breeds
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  • These high-protein, low-calorie treats are crafted with 100% duck heart to support your pal’s overall health.
  • They’re naturally rich in amino acids to promote muscle development and overall health; plus, iron, zinc, and B vitamins support a shiny coat and increased energy levels.
  • 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.

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.
- 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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Questions & Answers

2 Customer Questions

Can these be fed to cats as well?

Answer by Chewy • May 06, 2024
Vital Essentials products are interchangeable and these treats can be given to cats.

How many are in a bag?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 04, 2024
This product is packaged based off weight, amounts will vary.
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18 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sheila on Nov 12, 2025

Works for sensitive stomach

My dog loves this and it doesn't cause any issues with his stomach. He has a very sensitive tummy. It's a bit pricey yet when I find something that works, it's worth

My dog loves this and it doesn't cause any issues with his stomach. He has a very sensitive tummy. It's a bit pricey yet when I find something that works, it's worth it and so is he! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Robin on Oct 8, 2025

Hearts

Also have to do is yell, heart, heart, heart, and the dogs come running for their treat

Also have to do is yell, heart, heart, heart, and the dogs come running for their treat

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lauren on Aug 27, 2025

My dog is obsessed

These are hands down my dogs favorite treats! I wish they weren’t so expensive, but you do get a decent amount in the big bag

These are hands down my dogs favorite treats! I wish they weren’t so expensive, but you do get a decent amount in the big bag

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

Good but pricey

My picky dog liked these a lot but they were very pricey

My picky dog liked these a lot but they were very pricey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cameron on Jun 20, 2025

My dogs and cat love these healthy treats!

I have 2 puppies and use these as high value training treats I also add them to the meals for extra organ meet

I have 2 puppies and use these as high value training treats I also add them to the meals for extra organ meet

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dennis on May 11, 2025

Bella can’t live without these

My 9 month old goes absolutely nuts over these! After researching I’m confident that Bella is getting a great nutritional treat when she’s good! Which is always

My 9 month old goes absolutely nuts over these! After researching I’m confident that Bella is getting a great nutritional treat when she’s good! Which is always :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cydarlin on Jun 4, 2025

Single ingredient

My dogs absolutely love this special treat! It brings them so much joy and makes for the perfect reward.

My dogs absolutely love this special treat! It brings them so much joy and makes for the perfect reward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By KBAN on Jun 15, 2025

New favorites!

My three Frenchies absolutely love these. They are now on autoship.

My three Frenchies absolutely love these. They are now on autoship.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Bernard on Jul 10, 2025

Delicious

Apparently, the fur babies love freeze dried organs

Apparently, the fur babies love freeze dried organs

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ada on Oct 31, 2025

Loved

My dog loved them!!

My dog loved them!!