Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Turkey Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12-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

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  • This crunchy freeze-dried cat food is packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut turkey 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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14 Customer Questions

Is this food complete and balanced or just for supplemental feeding?

Answer by Chewy • Apr 16, 2018
This product is formulated to meet the complete and balanced nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

How long can this food be left out if it is NOT rehydrated? Thanks!

Answer by Chewy • Sep 28, 2019
Although it is fine to leave this out for your pet to graze on during the day, keep in mind that it will be exposed to bacteria so it may spoil and become stale the longer it's left out. Therefore, we recommend you dispose of any uneaten food in your pets bowl if it's been out for more than 8 hours.

How many calories per cup? thanks

Answer by Chewy • Jun 02, 2021
This recipe contains 4,448 calories per kilograms and 399 calories per cup.

How many servings per bag?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 19, 2025
There are about 5 cups per 8 oz bag of the crunchy mini nibs, about 8 cups in the 12 oz bag.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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76% Positive

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81% Positive

Nutritional Value

78% Positive

Palatability

68% Positive

84 Customer Reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By I on Jan 5, 2026

Not delivered to my door

Because it was left in the mailing area, and not brought to my door, the boxes were destroyed by the rain. I had to carry them up the driveway and then up the stairs

Because it was left in the mailing area, and not brought to my door, the boxes were destroyed by the rain. I had to carry them up the driveway and then up the stairs while they were falling apart. Please deliver all future boxes to my front door please.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Alexandra on Jan 4, 2026

Nutritious and Calming!!

I have three rambunctious calicos that gratefully LOVE these morsels! As a late night snack, these are not only nutritious, but they clean my kitties teeth as they

I have three rambunctious calicos that gratefully LOVE these morsels! As a late night snack, these are not only nutritious, but they clean my kitties teeth as they chew away, and then the tryptophan helps them sleep through the night.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Judith on Nov 22, 2025
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Cats are not interested

I purchased this because my cat patriarch Velvet has lost his appetite and I wanted to find a healthy alternative to the cat treats he loves. The ingredients are

I purchased this because my cat patriarch Velvet has lost his appetite and I wanted to find a healthy alternative to the cat treats he loves. The ingredients are just the kind of healthy foods I want to give my pets but, unfortunately, neither he nor any of the other cats seem interested in this product. I’ve tried to get them to eat it a few times, all with the same result. I want my cats to live long, healthy lives so their reaction was disappointing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jenna on Dec 15, 2025

Cats will hunt for them

These are a great addition to my cats' diet. I toss them around the home and they will chase and hunt after them. Just big enough where they don't swallow them whole

These are a great addition to my cats' diet. I toss them around the home and they will chase and hunt after them. Just big enough where they don't swallow them whole (they do that with greenies).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lauren on Dec 16, 2025

Loves it!

Love that it’s pure protein for my obligate carnivore kitten! She took eight or it off her regular kibble.

Love that it’s pure protein for my obligate carnivore kitten! She took eight or it off her regular kibble.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Amanda on Nov 19, 2025

Cat Loves This

My cat loves this, I soak the nibs in some hot water for 10 mins and she loves the texture.

My cat loves this, I soak the nibs in some hot water for 10 mins and she loves the texture.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Nadine on Nov 12, 2025

Less upset stomachs

Most of them love it all the time some of them don't some of the time, cats will be cats.

Most of them love it all the time some of them don't some of the time, cats will be cats.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By karen on Aug 31, 2025

Cat response

Itried out several brands of raw freeze dried cat kibble. This was their favorite. Good value, good quality, easy to prepare.

Itried out several brands of raw freeze dried cat kibble. This was their favorite. Good value, good quality, easy to prepare.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By susan on May 12, 2025

Chicken treats great so far!

I’ve been topping off my 15 year old cat’s wet food with these treats for a week. I rub between my fingers and the chunks easily break up into small pieces. He gobbles

I’ve been topping off my 15 year old cat’s wet food with these treats for a week. I rub between my fingers and the chunks easily break up into small pieces. He gobbles it down immediately. He’s a diabetic cat in remission now for 2 years. He’s very light now and I use this product to get him to eat more wet food.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jeff on Dec 20, 2025

The cat eats it

The cat eats it! Lol

The cat eats it! Lol