Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Pork Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Dog Food, 14-oz bag

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  • These freeze-dried soft nibs are packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut pork and offer complete and balanced nutrition for your pup.
  • Made in the USA using high-quality proteins sourced from local American 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 4.6 out of 5 stars
45 Ratings

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Ingredients

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Manufacturing Process

94% Positive

Nutritional Balance

94% Positive

30 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Erika on Oct 14, 2025
Top 500 Contributor

Food

12 paws up from my pack. I feed my dogs kibble and home cooked food. I give this with their cooked food. Cooking for 3 large dogs is A LOT so I like to add this

12 paws up from my pack. I feed my dogs kibble and home cooked food. I give this with their cooked food. Cooking for 3 large dogs is A LOT so I like to add this to make them think they’re getting more special stuff. My golden boy is extremely picky but he eats this. I’m always thrilled when I find out he approves it. They’re a good size for a single treat. I’d say they’re like the milk bone hot dog treat in size but softer. I’ll definitely get it again and/or try the other flavors.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Nov 16, 2025

Highly recommend

I use this freeze fried along with a plant base kibble. It’s a perfect combination. VE causes constipation and Earth Animal causes the stool to be somewhat soft

I use this freeze fried along with a plant base kibble. It’s a perfect combination. VE causes constipation and Earth Animal causes the stool to be somewhat soft. No fuss, so easy.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Donna on Nov 10, 2025

Good healthy ingredients

My frenchie is super picky. Tried EVERYTHING! Read up on picky frenchies and pork was mentioned. She LOVES it so much. She thinks it's a treat!!!

My frenchie is super picky. Tried EVERYTHING! Read up on picky frenchies and pork was mentioned. She LOVES it so much. She thinks it's a treat!!!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Trish on Dec 13, 2025

Vital essentials pork

My extremely picky eater loves the pork. I put it out dry & she eats when she wants.

My extremely picky eater loves the pork. I put it out dry & she eats when she wants.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Barbara on Oct 14, 2025

She LOVES it

Emy is an extremely picky eater. I use this as a topper. She could eat a bowl of this but it’s too expensive!

Emy is an extremely picky eater. I use this as a topper. She could eat a bowl of this but it’s too expensive!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Kradtke on Apr 25, 2025
Received Free Product

"Pork with bone" is number #1 ingredient

I have mixed feelings about this product. My dog seems to really like it. In fact, the first time I gave it to him was as a supplement to his food, in dry form

I have mixed feelings about this product. My dog seems to really like it. In fact, the first time I gave it to him was as a supplement to his food, in dry form. He licked his bowl for a long time after he finished. The second time I fed it to my dog, I rehydrated it and felt something really hard in my fingers as I was breaking up the pellets. I pulled out what looked to be small pieces of bone. After looking at the ingredients, I realized that the first ingredient was "pork with bone." I added water, as instructed, and the pieces seemed to soften, but I ended up picking the bone pieces out before feeding it to my dog.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Elizabeth on Sep 20, 2025

Good Quality food

This is a good quality food but my fussy girl will only eat it once in awhile. Just her no reflection on the food.

This is a good quality food but my fussy girl will only eat it once in awhile. Just her no reflection on the food.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Brandy on Dec 5, 2025

Definitely a winner

All of the cats love this - even the extra picky ones.

All of the cats love this - even the extra picky ones.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lynn on Aug 25, 2025

Dogs love it

My 14-year-old picky eater didn't want to be bothered to eat his regular food. I tried this to change things up and he eats every bite.

My 14-year-old picky eater didn't want to be bothered to eat his regular food. I tried this to change things up and he eats every bite.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By terry on Aug 7, 2025

He likes em!

Mickey likes most of the Vital Essentials but he’s very fussy and we have to vary his choices. The pork nuggets we use as a topper because he likes them.

Mickey likes most of the Vital Essentials but he’s very fussy and we have to vary his choices. The pork nuggets we use as a topper because he likes them.