Vital Essentials Protein Mix-In Rabbit Recipe Mini Nibs Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag

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  • This freeze-dried raw meal topper is packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut rabbit 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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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
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Nutritional Value

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Palatability

86% Positive

23 Customer Reviews



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

My dog loves this product!

My dog adores this food it is perfect for her very expensive however but I use it as a topper a treat or an enticer to get her to eat it works. She loves it.

My dog adores this food it is perfect for her very expensive however but I use it as a topper a treat or an enticer to get her to eat it works. She loves it.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Al on Aug 30, 2025

Dogs reaction

My 110lb dog seems to like it so far but I'm having trouble getting him to chew it up instead of swallowing it. With my 25lb dog, I have to crush the pieces up or

My 110lb dog seems to like it so far but I'm having trouble getting him to chew it up instead of swallowing it. With my 25lb dog, I have to crush the pieces up or she will pick only the rabbit freeze dried out and leave the rest of her food. Later that day her stomach was so upset that I could hear it & she threw up. She continued to be sick all night & into the early morning. Since then I only give her just a few pieces crushed up on top of their regular food. I've only been using this topper for a little over a week so it hasn't been long enough for me to leave a more helpful review.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Alexis on Jun 16, 2025

Safety

I appreciate this companies effort in making sure their product is quality sourced and safe. I don’t want to feed one of my dogs a raw raw product due to her immune

I appreciate this companies effort in making sure their product is quality sourced and safe. I don’t want to feed one of my dogs a raw raw product due to her immune system but am comfortable with a freeze dried option. Plus she does better on a high protein diet so this is a simple easy solution.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Janet on Jun 25, 2025

Perfect training treats!

Perfect size and consistency for training. They don’t fall apart or make your pocket stinky. Best of all they are a perfect option for dogs with allergies!

Perfect size and consistency for training. They don’t fall apart or make your pocket stinky. Best of all they are a perfect option for dogs with allergies!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Demi on Jun 12, 2025

Good product, dog loves

Dog loves this product. They are not greasy, don't have a strong odor; they are small enough that they can fit in some dog puzzles. Solid product.

Dog loves this product. They are not greasy, don't have a strong odor; they are small enough that they can fit in some dog puzzles. Solid product.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dina on Apr 10, 2025

They dig them out to eat first.

I mix this in with other dry dog food. Both the dog and the cats dig them out of the bowl. It is is a hit in our household!

I mix this in with other dry dog food. Both the dog and the cats dig them out of the bowl. It is is a hit in our household!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tara on Jan 25, 2025

Perfect for training

Got these because we wanted a different protein source and texture for training a puppy. The size is perfect! They are a little crunchier than typical freeze dried

Got these because we wanted a different protein source and texture for training a puppy. The size is perfect! They are a little crunchier than typical freeze dried morsels, but they are still easy for my puppy to eat. She goes absolutely bananas when she smells them!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Caroline on Feb 8, 2025
Top 250 Contributor

All my cats love these!

I bought these for my cats as treats/toppers and they all love them! They're crunchy and apparently tasty. Rare when all 6 cats will agree on something that isn't

I bought these for my cats as treats/toppers and they all love them! They're crunchy and apparently tasty. Rare when all 6 cats will agree on something that isn't junky LOL, but they all love these!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sherri on Apr 18, 2025

My dogs loved it

It's lightweight so it's easy to handle. My dogs love it

It's lightweight so it's easy to handle. My dogs love it


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Amie on Feb 14, 2025

It’s rabbit!

My cocker is a “warm” boy and needs “cool” foods: rabbit, duck or fish. This fits the bill.

My cocker is a “warm” boy and needs “cool” foods: rabbit, duck or fish. This fits the bill.