Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Protein Mix-In Chicken 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
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • 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 chicken 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.

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 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

16 Customer Questions

I use this as a topper. If my dog doesn’t eat this immediately or only eats part of the meal how long is it safe to consume at room temperature since it is raw? I didn’t realize it was literally raw meat before I made the purchase and thought it was a euphemism for it being minimally altered.

Answer by Chewy • Dec 22, 2019
Any unfinished portion may be picked up after an hour (or less) and stored in a covered container in the fridge until the next feeding. However, it may be fed up to two times, and should not be cooked heated, or microwaved – this means any refrigerated portion would need to be fed cold from the fridge.

phosphorus content?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 01, 2019
This topper has a phosphorus content of 1.32% on a dry matter basis.

This can be fed as a full meal for either dog or cat. Does it contain enough taurine for a cat?

Answer by Chewy • Oct 30, 2018
This is a complete and balanced entree that can be fed as a topper, supplement or a full meal for cats and dogs. Taurine is naturally occurring within meat so you may not see it added synthetically in the ingredient listing.

Can the chicken topper be used with cats too?

Answer by Chewy • Feb 01, 2024
This food topper can be given to cats.
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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Palatability

94% Positive

Rehydration

97% Positive

123 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By alicia on Dec 22, 2025

My dog loves this!

This is such a high quality quick use option for raw feeding. A true lifesaver for me!

This is such a high quality quick use option for raw feeding. A true lifesaver for me!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Taylor on Sep 8, 2025

My dog loves it!

Got this for my sweet dog, and he isn't a picky eater, but now that he has had this, he won't eat his food until I put this on top. I will gladly be buying him more

Got this for my sweet dog, and he isn't a picky eater, but now that he has had this, he won't eat his food until I put this on top. I will gladly be buying him more. The ingredients are great the price is worth it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Debra on Aug 26, 2025

Great kibble topper

My puppy loves this protein topper, has really helped with mealtime

My puppy loves this protein topper, has really helped with mealtime

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Robin on Dec 3, 2025

My cats and dogs love these freeze dried chicken hearts

Cats line up for this treat

Cats line up for this treat

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

Use to make 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 5 out of 5 stars
By Rebecca on Jun 8, 2025

Good food topper

My dogs loves this on top of her food. I sprinkle some on top to ensure she gets enough protein.

My dogs loves this on top of her food. I sprinkle some on top to ensure she gets enough protein.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By domenic on Dec 25, 2025

Delivery time

Cooper loves it

Cooper loves it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Rhoda on Feb 23, 2025

Best review possible- our cat loves it!

When we first purchased this topper it was listed as being for both cats & dogs. The label was later changed to specify it was for dogs, but the actual product is

When we first purchased this topper it was listed as being for both cats & dogs. The label was later changed to specify it was for dogs, but the actual product is the same. So, we’ve continued using it. Our cat is happy, regardless of the label!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Evans on Apr 23, 2025

Wonderful add on

This does the magic of making kibble interesting. We sprinkle a bit on top and our dog is delighted!

This does the magic of making kibble interesting. We sprinkle a bit on top and our dog is delighted!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By eric on Feb 9, 2025

I love this powdered form

Vital patty has lots of bones. So I bought this powdered form and yes, it does have bones but it’s more easier for me to pick it out. I normally sprinkle it over

Vital patty has lots of bones. So I bought this powdered form and yes, it does have bones but it’s more easier for me to pick it out. I normally sprinkle it over on my dog food as topper. I wish this come out in duck flavor.