Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Pork Mini Patties Entree Cat Food, 8-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

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  • These freeze-dried raw cat food patties are packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut pork and offer 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.
  • Made with a single animal protein and no additives, fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, legumes, grains, or rendered by-products—great for picky eaters and cats 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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7 Customer Questions

Is this correct? Only 7% protein and 40% fat? Awful.

Answer by Chewy • Aug 25, 2021
This recipe contains a minimum protein content of 45.0% and a minimum fat content of 40.0%, both on a guaranteed analysis.

Any bone in this?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 30, 2021
These patties are made with whole meat, organs and bones.

So no calcium in this then? If there is no bone and they didn't add in a calcium supplement then this doesn't seem to be a complete meal. Not sure why they would add in other supplements but no calcium.

Answer by Chewy • Aug 30, 2021
This formula contains approximately 1.79% calcium on a dry matter basis.

is it suitable for kittens?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 13, 2021
This recipe is suitable for kittens. Feed up to double the amount for kittens and pregnant or nursing cats. Individual requirements may vary.
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92% Positive

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87% Positive

Nutritional Value

90% Positive

Palatability

84% Positive

60 Customer Reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Barbara on Jul 31, 2025

Cats eat it, mostly

My cats will eat this, even the picky eaters, sometimes, but not always. The pork is higher in fat content than some of the other protein sources, but pork is a

My cats will eat this, even the picky eaters, sometimes, but not always. The pork is higher in fat content than some of the other protein sources, but pork is a nice alternative to chicken, turkey, and fish flavors. I break up the square patties in small pieces and offer as treats. Sometimes I soak the smaller pieces in warm water for a few minutes to add to their meal. They will eat some, but usually leave a little in bowl. I don’t leave the wet pieces down longer than 30 minutes because it’s raw. I have refrigerated the wet leftover pieces for a few hours and give them to the strays for their next meal. They gobble it up. I will continue to buy, but not depend on it for the main diet for my cats, just something to add variety.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Tammy on Oct 12, 2025

Cats liked it!

My cats love Steve’s freeze dried so i thought I would give it a try and they loved it!

My cats love Steve’s freeze dried so i thought I would give it a try and they loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By charleen on Nov 20, 2025

All my cats love this

Out of all the freeze dried food, my cats love this.

Out of all the freeze dried food, my cats love this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Renee on Aug 25, 2025

Cat loved it

My picky cat Puss used to love this when she was still alive. She loved it dry or with a little water mixed in with it

My picky cat Puss used to love this when she was still alive. She loved it dry or with a little water mixed in with it

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Amy on Dec 7, 2025

Nope

Have 4 cats and none eat it

Have 4 cats and none eat it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Debby on May 21, 2025

My Foster Cat Loves Them!

I purchased these as a treat for my foster cat after he gets his nightly meds. I give him 1/4 of a bar. Makes medication time go easier

I purchased these as a treat for my foster cat after he gets his nightly meds. I give him 1/4 of a bar. Makes medication time go easier

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Nancy on Jun 4, 2025
Top 250 Contributor

good brand

The cat likes this. My only complaint is that the patty takes longer than other brands to rehydrate.

The cat likes this. My only complaint is that the patty takes longer than other brands to rehydrate.

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

Cats love it!

Simple clean ingredients, easy to break up and rehydrate. All 3 of my cats love it.

Simple clean ingredients, easy to break up and rehydrate. All 3 of my cats love it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By patrick on Oct 12, 2025

messy

and hard pieces insude

and hard pieces insude

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Caroline on Jan 18, 2025
Top 250 Contributor

My cats love these

They're easy to break up into small treat-size pieces. I mostly use them for treats for the ones I have to pill, but the others get them once in awhile as well

They're easy to break up into small treat-size pieces. I mostly use them for treats for the ones I have to pill, but the others get them once in awhile as well. Even my IBD cats can eat these safely.