Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Duck Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Dog Food, 14-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
  • All Breeds

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  • These freeze-dried soft nibs are packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut duck and offer complete and balanced nutrition for your pup.
  • Made in the USA using high-quality proteins sourced from trusted American and European farms.
  • Premium raw muscles and organs provide a natural source of vitamins and minerals to support energetic play, healthy skin, a shiny coat, strong teeth, and essential gut health.
  • Vital Essentials dog food and treats are crafted with farm-raised, humanely harvested proteins, going above industry standards to preserve their natural flavor and nutrients.
  • Made with whole animal protein and no additives, fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, legumes, grains, or rendered by-products—perfect for picky eaters and pets with allergies.

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The Raw Truth

Just 20% raw can boost your pet’s health, and Vital Essentials makes it easy! Made with whole animal Butcher Cut Protein, these entrees contain no fillers or artificial additives. Feed as a meal or mixer for simple, complete raw nutrition.

Even 20% Makes A Difference

Every pet deserves the benefits of raw protein. Add raw meals weekly, mix with kibble, or offer 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.

Butcher Cut Protein is made with carefully sourced, farm-raised meats. It’s ground once and freeze-dried a full 48 hours at Vital Essentials’ 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. These protein-rich diets promote strong muscles—ideal for active pets. The recipes also help boost immunity and heart health and come in a range of delicious options.

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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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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33 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dixie on Dec 19, 2025

The size of the liver as we have a small dog

We have a rescue who was fed junk food & poor nutritional dog food, so difficult to get him to eat organic grass fed foods but he loves this liver food,

We have a rescue who was fed junk food & poor nutritional dog food, so difficult to get him to eat organic grass fed foods but he loves this liver food,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Warren on Oct 10, 2025

Never received my item

Messaged chewy the day my package arrived to let them know I never received my item only to be told the package fedex sent was accurate to the weight of each item

Messaged chewy the day my package arrived to let them know I never received my item only to be told the package fedex sent was accurate to the weight of each item even though that wasn’t true at all (I calculated the weight to verify and it was less then the estimate the deemed).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mona on Sep 4, 2025

Flavor

Dixie loves these smelly, soft duck bits. She goes nuts for them. Only thing I found out is a local dog store sells them cheaper. They just don't always have them

Dixie loves these smelly, soft duck bits. She goes nuts for them. Only thing I found out is a local dog store sells them cheaper. They just don't always have them in stock. So you go where you have to go to get them. Chewy doesn't always have them in stock either. They are pricey so I can't stick up on them but boy oh boy does my Miss Dixie like them.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Cass on Oct 18, 2025

Dog liked the soft nibs

My dog liked the soft nibs, first time trying them, as I usually get the crunchy nibs. She's not crazy for them, but she'll eat them, which is saying a lot.

My dog liked the soft nibs, first time trying them, as I usually get the crunchy nibs. She's not crazy for them, but she'll eat them, which is saying a lot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Steve on Dec 16, 2025

My puppys favorite food

Our puppy border terrier loves the duck mixture. It’s the first thing he eats.

Our puppy border terrier loves the duck mixture. It’s the first thing he eats.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By eric on Aug 10, 2025

too much bone fragments

I blended it and then strained it, but this many bone fragments still came out. That was from about one-fifth of the bag. If you have small dog, be aware of thi

I blended it and then strained it, but this many bone fragments still came out. That was from about one-fifth of the bag. If you have small dog, be aware of this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dermy on Aug 8, 2025

Great food topper

My dog picks through his food and picks out this and the other item I add as food toppers. He is really good at finding just the pieces that he wants.

My dog picks through his food and picks out this and the other item I add as food toppers. He is really good at finding just the pieces that he wants.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By KHawk on Apr 15, 2025
Received Free Product

Our two dogs love it

Our two dogs love this food. We use it as a topper on their regular dry food. One of our dogs is a slow eater and the other very food motivated so this helps encourage

Our two dogs love this food. We use it as a topper on their regular dry food. One of our dogs is a slow eater and the other very food motivated so this helps encourage our slow eater to pick up the pace and as well as helps our quick eater to mind her own business. We also used it on occasion as a training treat. It is very light in texture, but about the size of a treat so it worked well. I didn’t taste it personally, but my dog seems to really enjoy the flavor. No offensive smell and comes in a bag that seals which is always a hit for me.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Chris on Aug 6, 2025

Fishy oder

They were not really excited by it at mealtime. Especially Kelce .... he would turn away from his dish. I was using it as an additive.

They were not really excited by it at mealtime. Especially Kelce .... he would turn away from his dish. I was using it as an additive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Suedogs3 on Apr 20, 2025
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Even my finicky dog loves!

All 3 of my dogs love this food! I have 2 big female pit bulls and one small Chi mix and they all love this food and eat every bite. I used it mostly as a topper,

All 3 of my dogs love this food! I have 2 big female pit bulls and one small Chi mix and they all love this food and eat every bite. I used it mostly as a topper, but each dog waited patiently to eat a spoonful at a time, which is what I was able to get photos of with them. Duck is also a favorite protein for them. Usually the small dog is quite finicky, but he did not even hesitate to eat this food. I will definitely buy this food.