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

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  • Raw
  • Grain-Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Natural
  • Limited Ingredient Diet
  • High-Protein
  • Immune Support
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • All Lifestages
  • All Breeds

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  • This crunchy freeze-dried raw dog food is packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut chicken and offers 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.
  • 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.

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Feeding Instructions

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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.
- 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 meals.

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

4 Customer Questions

how long will a 1 bag last for a 90 pound dog

Answer by Chewy • Feb 05, 2019
The longevity of the bag depends on the daily feed recommended based on your dog's weight. Premium brand dog foods are made with real ingredients that allow your dog to absorb nutrients efficiently. This helps the food last longer and prevents your dog from overfeeding.

What is the difference between the Mini Nibs, and the 'New' Nibblets?

Answer by Chewy • Mar 19, 2021
The mini nibs have smaller pieces and are made for dogs up to 25 pounds.

Is this Chicken nibbles hard as like the cats version as the freeze dried cat food?

Answer by Chewy • Feb 28, 2019
The pieces of this dog food are more on the crunchy side.

How long will a bag last for 12 lb dog?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 13, 2017
A 1 pound bag of food would last you approximately 11 days.
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

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67% Positive

Nutritional Value

82% Positive

Palatability

60% Positive

Rehydration

60% Positive

57 Customer Reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By D on Jan 7, 2026

this chicken smelled of FISH , made dogs sick

had to throw this entire bag in the trash, it was disgusting and smelled horrid, made my dog sick, the other dog refused to eat it

had to throw this entire bag in the trash, it was disgusting and smelled horrid, made my dog sick, the other dog refused to eat it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Carole on May 26, 2025

Chicken

My dog is a picky eater. Some days she’ll eat it snd other day no.

My dog is a picky eater. Some days she’ll eat it snd other day no.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Gail on Nov 28, 2024

Package all looks the same

Oh how I wish the dog food package was clearly different from the Cat food. Now I must find someone who will take an open bag of freeze dried raw DOG food.

Oh how I wish the dog food package was clearly different from the Cat food. Now I must find someone who will take an open bag of freeze dried raw DOG food.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sophie on May 28, 2025

Our dogs love this snack

Night time snack

Night time snack

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By LPF1 on Jun 11, 2023

BIG Price Hike

Product appears to be exactly the same, but the new packaging has 2 FEWER ounces for 2 dollars MORE! Yet the price of chicken has stayed the SAME.

Product appears to be exactly the same, but the new packaging has 2 FEWER ounces for 2 dollars MORE! Yet the price of chicken has stayed the SAME.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By carie2 on Jul 23, 2021

They won't eat it

I'm surprised and frustrated because I bought several flavors for my 2 large dogs who have been eating raw food for 6 months...they won't touch it. My St Berdoodle

I'm surprised and frustrated because I bought several flavors for my 2 large dogs who have been eating raw food for 6 months...they won't touch it. My St Berdoodle tried to bury it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Bertie on Jul 13, 2021

My dog won’t eat it

After feeding my dog a different brand, I tried this new food and my dog just won’t eat it. His friends like it, but after trying several times my dog just won’t

After feeding my dog a different brand, I tried this new food and my dog just won’t eat it. His friends like it, but after trying several times my dog just won’t eat it. I just can’t recommend it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kristen on Apr 11, 2021

Great training treats

I don’t have my dogs on a raw/grain free diet but I found out about these after learning my trainer uses them for all of their clients. Needless to say, my dogs

I don’t have my dogs on a raw/grain free diet but I found out about these after learning my trainer uses them for all of their clients. Needless to say, my dogs love them. I also get the duck, the beef seems to be a little greasy though. I use them exclusively for our training because the size of the bits are perfect, roughly a pinky nail.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Vahga on Sep 18, 2020

Just okay...

My dogs didn't love this food like they do others, but they did eat it. I wouldn't buy it again for my pups, but someone else's pup would probably love it.

My dogs didn't love this food like they do others, but they did eat it. I wouldn't buy it again for my pups, but someone else's pup would probably love it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Goldencna on Jul 15, 2020

Dogs review still out

My dog could take it or leave it. No real wow factor when giving to her.

My dog could take it or leave it. No real wow factor when giving to her.