Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Protein Mix-In Turkey Recipe Ground Dog Food Topper, 6-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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  • This freeze-dried raw meal topper is packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut turkey for the peak nutrition your pup deserves.
  • Protein-rich muscle and organs deliver a natural source of vitamins and minerals for energetic play, healthy skin, a shiny coat, strong teeth, and essential gut health.
  • Vital Essentials meal toppers are made in the USA using farm-raised, humanely harvested protein.
  • With whole animal protein and no additives, fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, legumes, grains, or rendered by-products, these mix-ins are great for picky eaters and pets with allergies.
  • Frozen within 45 minutes of harvesting, Vital Essentials protein is freeze-dried raw to lock in peak nutrients, flavor, and freshness with minimal processing.

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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 complement 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

9 Customer Questions

How many scoops are in one bag rehydrated

Answer by Chewy • Jul 08, 2018
If scooped perfectly, with each scoop weighing 0.2 ounces this 6 ounce bag contains a total of 30 scoops.

How can this be complete and balanced for both cats and dogs?

Answer by Chewy • May 13, 2018
This topper is a complete and balanced entree that can be fed as a topper, supplement or a full meal. It contains whole meat, bones, organs and vitamins to cover your pet's nutritional needs.

What is the calcium level on the Vital freeze-dried raw TURKEY food topper please?

Answer by Chewy • May 26, 2023
At this time vital essentials does not have a typical analysis sheet for their toppers.

Can this be given to cats? If so what is the amount they can have?

Answer by Chewy • Sep 18, 2025
This may be used for cats. Supplemental Feeding: 1 - 3 scoops per meal
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
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Digestibility

78% Positive

Ingredients

77% Positive

Nutritional Value

78% Positive

Palatability

83% Positive

82 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By therese on Nov 21, 2025

Good source of bone

I raw feed my Chesapeake Bay Retriever using both the meat and bones from a whole turkey. On days when Moose doesn't get a raw meaty bone, I use this Vital Essentials

I raw feed my Chesapeake Bay Retriever using both the meat and bones from a whole turkey. On days when Moose doesn't get a raw meaty bone, I use this Vital Essentials product as a topper. Moose loves it and I like knowing it is good for him and easy for me.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Akela on Aug 18, 2025

Dangerous bone shards

I bought and returned the patties for dangerous bone shards, we love the nibs, organs, and minnows and have never had an issue with those, so I thought it was a

I bought and returned the patties for dangerous bone shards, we love the nibs, organs, and minnows and have never had an issue with those, so I thought it was a fluke and I would be able to trust a fully ground up option. I was wrong. There’s no quality control for the patties or ground toppers. Large, sharp bone shards are clearly visible. I never even needed to open the bag. These shards can tear the intestinal tract, sending pets to the ER. Best case scenario bland diet so the pup can heal, worst case, Well, If I gave this to my senior dog, he may not be with me anymore.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mel on May 15, 2025

Cats love it too

Got it so my senior cat would be getting enough protein in his diet. Mix a smaller amount based on his food intake with water and wet food for dinner

Got it so my senior cat would be getting enough protein in his diet. Mix a smaller amount based on his food intake with water and wet food for dinner

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

Use as mix in for frozen treats

I use this powder mixed with water to make frozen treats for my dogs. It's a nice low calorie/high protein additive that entices them to eat the treat!

I use this powder mixed with water to make frozen treats for my dogs. It's a nice low calorie/high protein additive that entices them to eat the treat!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Carole on Jun 20, 2025

Topper

My puppy didn’t like it on her food. She would rather have ground turkey cooked for her.

My puppy didn’t like it on her food. She would rather have ground turkey cooked for her.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Lois on Feb 5, 2025

fragments of bone in bag

Although this added calories to my pets' food, and they enjoyed it, even sifting it did not get all the small fragments of bone out of it. I wound up throwing a

Although this added calories to my pets' food, and they enjoyed it, even sifting it did not get all the small fragments of bone out of it. I wound up throwing a lot of it away, and don't plan to buy it again.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Catherine on Jan 7, 2025

Beware! Bone shards!

Wish I saved the picture I sent to customer support but do not feed the fur babies this! There are sharp shards all in this more I picked out almost a 1/4 of a cup

Wish I saved the picture I sent to customer support but do not feed the fur babies this! There are sharp shards all in this more I picked out almost a 1/4 of a cup of hard shard shards before I just gave up and scratched myself in the process!

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

Raw

My dogs love this

My dogs love this

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sue on Aug 29, 2025

For all dogs

They love it

They love it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Margaret on Mar 13, 2025

Toppers for dog food

My dog can eat it so I like it

My dog can eat it so I like it