Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 8-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 rabbit and offers complete and balanced nutrition for your feline.
  • Made in the USA using high-quality proteins sourced from trusted European 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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13 Customer Questions

How many cups are in a bag?

Answer by Chewy • Jan 19, 2024
There are approximately 8 cups in a 12oz. bag

What is meat organ bone ratio?

Answer by Chewy • Apr 10, 2019
Generally, Vital Essentials uses the Alpha Prey Model diet consisting of 45% muscle meat, 45% organs and 10% bone content.

Would this be good for ferrets?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 08, 2018
Ferrets are true carnivores and are not built to digest fiber. They need lots of meat protein and fat. Since this food is primarily protein, this is a good alternative if you're unable to feed it a proper ferret diet.

What is the carbohydrate % as fed?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 21, 2023
All Vital essentials recipes have a Carbohydrate content of less than 1%.
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Freeze-Drying Process

67% Positive

Ingredients

84% Positive

Nutritional Value

80% Positive

Palatability

66% Positive

158 Customer Reviews

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

Hard, small bits - great option for food allergies

I use this as an occasional alternative/supplemental free feed food to the standard kibble. (I say occasionally because of the cost ). I currently have 9 cats in

I use this as an occasional alternative/supplemental free feed food to the standard kibble. (I say occasionally because of the cost ). I currently have 9 cats in residence ranging from 3 to 13 with various allergies and taste preferences. Although it’s expensive, it’s a good solid nutrition source for my IBD & allergy prone kitties. The bits are sized right for little kitty mouths - still bigger than cat kibble but manageable. It is a very hard food, so they’ll need to have the ability to chew very hard crunchy bits. Give it a try, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. You can also try using it as a treat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Meghan on Jan 14, 2026

my cats love it

My cats absolutely love this! I love that this is freeze dried raw, so they cannot get ill from it and its more healthy for them.

My cats absolutely love this! I love that this is freeze dried raw, so they cannot get ill from it and its more healthy for them.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Martha on Nov 6, 2025

Didn’t make the grade with my cats.

I was hoping this would be a nutritious snack for my kitties but neither would touch it. I am going to try wetting it and see if that will interest them or maybe

I was hoping this would be a nutritious snack for my kitties but neither would touch it. I am going to try wetting it and see if that will interest them or maybe add it in with their wet food. Too expensive to throw away. Any suggestions?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Colleen on Dec 15, 2025
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Great for cat with chicken intolerance

I grind this up and give my girl 2 Tbsp am and pm with water. She has CKD and cant have chicken . She also gets her chicken free kibble.

I grind this up and give my girl 2 Tbsp am and pm with water. She has CKD and cant have chicken . She also gets her chicken free kibble.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kathryn on Oct 9, 2025

Best snack for our kitties

A nice alternative to the standard dry and wet foods our cats eat. They really enjoy it. However, I have to only put out small portions for them. If I put out more

A nice alternative to the standard dry and wet foods our cats eat. They really enjoy it. However, I have to only put out small portions for them. If I put out more than a handful, it seems to not be palatable to them after a day or two. It’s toooo expensive to throw away!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By lily on Oct 12, 2025

Idk

Well idk if they like it or not is kinda like a live hate relationship sometimes they love it sometimes they hate it idk chewy already gave a refund but idk if I

Well idk if they like it or not is kinda like a live hate relationship sometimes they love it sometimes they hate it idk chewy already gave a refund but idk if I will repurchase or not

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Launette on Sep 14, 2025

Would prefer a soft version

They like the soft chicken. I was looking for an alternate protein source but the nubs are really hard. I tried soaking them in water and broth but the cats are

They like the soft chicken. I was looking for an alternate protein source but the nubs are really hard. I tried soaking them in water and broth but the cats are not taking to it as I had hoped.

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

So easy

Whole raw foods are so much better for cats, and the freeze dried is so easy, and they love it.

Whole raw foods are so much better for cats, and the freeze dried is so easy, and they love it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Gary on Nov 1, 2025

Natural kitty food

Canned food was making our kitties ill, so we are glad you provided this.

Canned food was making our kitties ill, so we are glad you provided this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lev on Aug 9, 2025

Addictive??

My girlie is truly obsessed with this. She begs for this and prefers this over her current dry food. A little pricy but I’ll probably have to make the switch no

My girlie is truly obsessed with this. She begs for this and prefers this over her current dry food. A little pricy but I’ll probably have to make the switch now!!!!