Vital Essentials Protein Mix-In Turkey Recipe Mini Nibs Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Raw 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
  • Allergy Relief
  • Appetite Stimulation
  • Dental & Breath Care
  • Digestive Health
  • 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 turkey 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.
  • Made with whole animal protein and no additives, fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, legumes, grains, or rendered by-products—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

2 Customer Questions

Does this product contain bone?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 12, 2023
Vital Essentials complete and balanced frozen and freeze-dried foods are formulated as a Prey-Model Diet which is based on 45% meat, 45% organ and 10% bone.

How many cups in an 18 oz bag?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 24, 2025
There are approximately 8 cups in the 18-ounce bag.
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83% Positive

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88% Positive

Nutritional Value

83% Positive

Palatability

84% Positive

11 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Gretchen on Jan 21, 2026

Use at treats

I use there as treats in the snuffle mat. My King Charles Cavalier is absolutely addicted to them! Highly recommend!

I use there as treats in the snuffle mat. My King Charles Cavalier is absolutely addicted to them! Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By KathyOhio on Aug 31, 2025
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Protein Boost

I have one dog that eats this and one that will not. I feel it is a good source of protein. I just wish both of my dogs would eat it

I have one dog that eats this and one that will not. I feel it is a good source of protein. I just wish both of my dogs would eat it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Hannah on Jun 29, 2025

Dog loves them (hypoallergenic diet)

My senior dog is on Ultamino kibble diet due to his food allergies. He loves this topper as it adds some flavor to his food and the protein gives him some more energy/muscle

My senior dog is on Ultamino kibble diet due to his food allergies. He loves this topper as it adds some flavor to his food and the protein gives him some more energy/muscle support. Turkey, duck, and rabbit have been a hit in our household (our 1yr old pup also loves it).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Traci on Aug 15, 2025

Dogs loved it!

All 3 of my dogs loved this. Thanks for the suggestion. Its a good topper and I also take it with me on walks too and they behave!

All 3 of my dogs loved this. Thanks for the suggestion. Its a good topper and I also take it with me on walks too and they behave!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Dec 6, 2025

Perfect for treats

Dogs love it and it’s healthy

Dogs love it and it’s healthy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Devlin on Jul 22, 2025

Tasty and Healthy

We like to put this on top of my dog's dinner. He LOVES it, and it's good for him!

We like to put this on top of my dog's dinner. He LOVES it, and it's good for him!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Stacy on Mar 23, 2025

fussy likes it

Boomer is a little more fussy about what he eats. He will gooble up the freeze dried as soon as I put it in his bowl.

Boomer is a little more fussy about what he eats. He will gooble up the freeze dried as soon as I put it in his bowl.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Linda on Apr 14, 2025

Not a Meal!

It was stated you can use as a meal or topper My pup had digestive stress after 2 days!

It was stated you can use as a meal or topper My pup had digestive stress after 2 days!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Nov 26, 2024

Heated with Water is Acceptable

Trying to top dry kibble with something to appease picky dog palate. Added warm water, 1/2 cup of this dehydrated topper, and a slice of cheese. Stank like no other,

Trying to top dry kibble with something to appease picky dog palate. Added warm water, 1/2 cup of this dehydrated topper, and a slice of cheese. Stank like no other, but he liked it. Seems very expensive to buy to make kibble better, and for a big dog-not cost effective.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Angela on Apr 27, 2024

Vital Essentials Protein Mix-In Turkey Recipe

4-27-24 Buddy LOVES this. He doesn't like most stuff. I mix it with his dry food, but he eats this & leaves the dry food. It's too expensive to use as dog foood

4-27-24 Buddy LOVES this. He doesn't like most stuff. I mix it with his dry food, but he eats this & leaves the dry food. It's too expensive to use as dog foood. What to do.