Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Pork Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 8-oz bag

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Details

  • This crunchy freeze-dried cat food is packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut pork and offers complete and balanced nutrition for your feline.
  • 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 cat food and treats are crafted with farm-raised, humanely harvested proteins, going above industry standards to preserve their natural flavor and nutrients.
  • With whole animal protein and no fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, legumes, grains, or by-products, these crunchy nibs are great for picky eaters and pets with allergies.

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 meal or mixer for simple, complete 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

3 Customer Questions


Does this freeze dried raw cat food naturally have taurine in it?

Answer by ChewyAug 29, 2021
This food does not contain synthetically added taurine. Taurine is found naturally within meat, with the level varying depending on the type of meat.

What is the protein, fat, calcium and phosphorus on a dry matter basis?

Answer by ChewyJul 18, 2025
The information you requested is as follows: Dry matter basis: 3 protein: 46.3% fat: 36.4 Calcium: 1.8% Phosphorus: 0.84%

Can you give this to dogs

Answer by ChewyJul 15, 2025
This food is intended for cats.
4.1
Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars
82 Ratings

Customers Mention

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

Freeze-Drying Process

77% Positive

Ingredients

81% Positive

Nutritional Value

80% Positive

Palatability

65% Positive

43 Customer Reviews



Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By sonja on Jan 19, 2026

The chunks were a little too big for kitties

Our kitties really didn’t like them much. But they are old lady very picky eaters with old teeth

Our kitties really didn’t like them much. But they are old lady very picky eaters with old teeth


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Brandy on Nov 24, 2025

My cats LOVE this food!

I have a cat with horrible allergies, but he is able to eat this without issues. The other “kids” really enjoy it as a treat or snack as well.

I have a cat with horrible allergies, but he is able to eat this without issues. The other “kids” really enjoy it as a treat or snack as well.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Brittany on Nov 15, 2025

My cat is obsessed!

My cat absolutely loves these! He won't eat his food without a few added on top. This is his favorite flavor out of them all.

My cat absolutely loves these! He won't eat his food without a few added on top. This is his favorite flavor out of them all.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Christina on Jun 11, 2025
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Expensive rocks

One of my cat has a lot of allergies, both food and environmental. I'm trying to get her on a pork diet, since I'm starting thinking maybe she is also allergic to

One of my cat has a lot of allergies, both food and environmental. I'm trying to get her on a pork diet, since I'm starting thinking maybe she is also allergic to poultry (or at least intolerant), but finding a pork based dry food with no other allergens is nearly impossible. She has been getting Vital Essentials patties, so I thought this would be a good addition to that since she loves the patties. I was wrong. She won't eat this. I don't know if it's because she doesn't like the flavor or if they are just too hard for her. I even tried putting them in water to soften them, but she still doesn't want to touch them. I was also disappointed when I saw how empty the bag was. 8 ounces is like 2 cups of these pieces, hardly worth the price if you are going to be feeding it regularly, which would last about a week. So you would basically need 4 bags a month, which is insane. I was going to try the new, soft nibs, but the price is even higher for those and I just don't think it's worth risking another wasted bag of food.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mars on Jan 8, 2026

My cat only eats raw nibs, loves pork

Very expensive, but my cat is picky and loves pork

Very expensive, but my cat is picky and loves pork


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Anna on Dec 31, 2025

Great Product

This company is top shelf. I use this food as treats.

This company is top shelf. I use this food as treats.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dawn on Nov 28, 2025

Simple ingredients

Love the limited processed ingredients and a solid company.

Love the limited processed ingredients and a solid company.


Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Amber on Jun 12, 2025

Cats Won't Go Near It

I was excited to find this. One of my girls needs a super limited diet and pork is one of the two proteins she can eat...but she won't go near it. Even hated the

I was excited to find this. One of my girls needs a super limited diet and pork is one of the two proteins she can eat...but she won't go near it. Even hated the smell when I opened the bag, made her sneeze and run away. Maybe I got a bad bag? Also doesn't reconstute easily. Even the older cat who eats EVERYTHING won't touch it.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Victoria on May 18, 2025

Good to add some crunchies

I like the clean, simple ingredients. The nibs are not super easy to rehydrate, so I just add a spoonful or so to wet or raw food for some crunch. I just make sure

I like the clean, simple ingredients. The nibs are not super easy to rehydrate, so I just add a spoonful or so to wet or raw food for some crunch. I just make sure to add a little extra water to their food when I do that..


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Stephanie on Mar 15, 2025

We love VE mini nibs

My cat adores the rabbit mini nibs and I thought I’d try another flavor add variety and cut down on cost since the rabbit is a little expensive. She seems to love

My cat adores the rabbit mini nibs and I thought I’d try another flavor add variety and cut down on cost since the rabbit is a little expensive. She seems to love this pork flavor just as much and she’ll always eat this with enthusiasm (which says a lot since my cat is not food motivated at all). I will keep this flavor in our rotation