Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini 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
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages
  • All Breeds

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  • This crunchy freeze-dried dog food is packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut beef 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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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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31 Customer Questions

How big are are one of the nibs?

Answer by Chewy • Feb 26, 2019
The mini nibs are approximately the size of a blueberry.

I see offal, meat and no bone. So this does not do a 80/10/5/5 % mix of muscle meat, bone, liver and other secreeding organs? Can you provide the % of the meat liver and kidney?

Answer by Chewy • Mar 28, 2018
Vital Essentials follows the Alpha Prey Model diet, which consists of 45% muscle meat, 45% organs, and 10% bone and blood.

How many OZ in mini nib bag I have 5 dogs under 12 lbs

Answer by Chewy • Aug 13, 2019
There is approximately 15.9 ounces in the 1 pound bag.

Is this food High Pressure Processed?

Answer by Chewy • Feb 12, 2021
Vital Essentials do not employ HPP, the use of radioactive materials or thermal methods in their food safety program. Vital Essentials is fully committed to providing safe, nutritious and delicious pet food products for your family. This commitment is evident by their robust food safety system, along with significant investments in the implementation of process and controls designed to prevent or eliminate food safety hazards. These processes and controls are validated and verified on a regular basis, both internally and by independent 3rd party institutions to ensure their ongoing effectiveness, providing an unparalleled degree of confidence in our ability to provide safe pet food products.
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385 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By JennyB on Jan 10, 2026

Tried to quit-

I tried to find a cheaper alternative when I got my very large dog since it’s quite costly with him vs my last love was a small dog. But he not only doesn’t like

I tried to find a cheaper alternative when I got my very large dog since it’s quite costly with him vs my last love was a small dog. But he not only doesn’t like other brands as well, the other brands are about the same price anyway. I also love that it’s not that dry kind of dusty pebble like other brands that make me feel like I need to add water so they don’t choke from dryness. Now I mix it with his other food to save a bit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Karla on Dec 27, 2025

Dogs love it!!

I came across this food as a suggestion from Chewy for a replacement of our dogs usual food (which mysteriously become unavailable out of nowhere) and it's even

I came across this food as a suggestion from Chewy for a replacement of our dogs usual food (which mysteriously become unavailable out of nowhere) and it's even better than what they WERE eating. We have 2 Dobies with SUPER sensitive stomachs and freeze dried beef is the only thing they can tolerate. Yes, its a little expensive but it's 100% worth it AND it saves the trips to the vet for issues associated with food intolerance!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Vic N on Nov 12, 2025
Received Free Product

Vital Essentials Beef Meal & Mixer Mini

I used the food as a main meal for my dogs. I liked that the bag was able to be resealed. The dog food has a nice smell and is pleasing to the dogs. The size is

I used the food as a main meal for my dogs. I liked that the bag was able to be resealed. The dog food has a nice smell and is pleasing to the dogs. The size is perfect for both my dogs. One is 11lbs and the other is 20lbs. The pieces are easy to break in half if necessary. My dogs went crazy when the bag was opened and pieces given to them on the floor and in their food bowls.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Alanna on Dec 26, 2025

A new favorite!

We have been purchasing the Freeze dried food from Instinct forever, and I decided I wanted to switch it up for Lou. So glad we did! While we love our Instinct,

We have been purchasing the Freeze dried food from Instinct forever, and I decided I wanted to switch it up for Lou. So glad we did! While we love our Instinct, these were a hit too! They are nice and crunchy which he loves, they have no nonsense in them, and they come in duck flavor too which is a favorite of Lou's! We will definitely purchase these again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Doggo mom on Nov 17, 2025
Received Free Product

4 out of 4 dogs agree this is tasty!

My dogs go absolutely wild for this stuff. As soon as I opened the bag all 4 were very interested and gobbled it right now as a meal topper. The pieces are all good

My dogs go absolutely wild for this stuff. As soon as I opened the bag all 4 were very interested and gobbled it right now as a meal topper. The pieces are all good sized and not broken and the bag smells beefy and fresh. Even my normally picky cattle dog who has to examine everything before eating it dove right into this one. I love that it’s made with simple and natural ingredients and is an easy way to add some raw nutrients to their diet.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Maggie on Dec 16, 2025

My dog instead loved the flavor!

I don’t have to fight with Daisy to eat anymore. She’s instantly excited! The only downfall I have seen with this product is the price. I limit exactly how much

I don’t have to fight with Daisy to eat anymore. She’s instantly excited! The only downfall I have seen with this product is the price. I limit exactly how much I’m giving Daisy in order to make it last a little longer because the price is a bit steep. Besides that, I can’t rave enough about this product!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Hive Fun on Nov 11, 2025
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Raw Diet

Though I would never put my pets on a strictly raw diet, I’ve added this to Cinemas food a couple of times as a treat and she does love it. No foul oder when opened

Though I would never put my pets on a strictly raw diet, I’ve added this to Cinemas food a couple of times as a treat and she does love it. No foul oder when opened and it is freeze dried, so if one must feed their dog a raw diet, this is the way to go, but it is rather pricey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Brodi on Nov 19, 2025
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Freeze dried kibble

My dog is obsessed with this food. He is a super picky eater and as soon as I put this in his bowl he chowed it down. He is 20 pounds and the kibble size is perfect

My dog is obsessed with this food. He is a super picky eater and as soon as I put this in his bowl he chowed it down. He is 20 pounds and the kibble size is perfect for him and also would be good for larger dogs. It does have a a strong smell but that is common for freeze dried dog foods I have noticed

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

No mess!

My daughter has fed her dogs this product and brought it over one day for my dog, bernie. Bernie loved it! I added a little water to it and then drained it out

My daughter has fed her dogs this product and brought it over one day for my dog, bernie. Bernie loved it! I added a little water to it and then drained it out. It's a healthy food option for dogs which is not messy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mimi on Nov 17, 2025
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Pleasant surprise..Great taste

Our collies can be very picky, justifyingly so as they have sensitive stomachs. It's usually a sniff and walk away; however the Vital essentials Beef drew them in

Our collies can be very picky, justifyingly so as they have sensitive stomachs. It's usually a sniff and walk away; however the Vital essentials Beef drew them in. They loved the taste and the bonus is there have been no residual after effects. No upset stomach. The food smells good and I really like the size of the pieces; making it easy to chew for our 10 year old girl. Ingredients are another plus.