Vital Essentials Salmon Bites Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2.5-oz bag

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  • Raw
  • Grain-Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Natural
  • Limited Ingredient Diet
  • High-Protein
  • Appetite Stimulation
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages
  • All Breeds

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  • These freeze-dried raw dog treats are packed with extra protein from premium, butcher-cut salmon 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 pet treats are made in the USA using responsibly sourced, humanely harvested ingredients.
  • Made with a single animal protein and no additives, fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, grains, or rendered by-products—great for picky eaters and dogs with allergies.
  • Frozen within 45 minutes of harvesting, Vital Essentials protein is freeze-dried raw to lock in vital nutrients, flavor, and freshness with minimal processing.

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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 special treat 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.

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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3 Customer Questions

Can these be fed to cats?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 30, 2021
As these treats only contain salmon, they may be given to cats as well.

Approximately how many treats are in each 2.5 ounce bag?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 01, 2021
Vital Essentials does not fill the packaging by the number of products. It is purely done by weight as that can fluctuate based on the size of the raw material. If the raw material is bigger than there will be less in the bag. If the raw material is smaller than there will be more in the bag.

Is the salmon farm raised or wild caught?

Answer by Chewy • Apr 14, 2025
The salmon is in this product is wild caught.
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391 Customer Reviews

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

One of his favorites

My dog was overstimulated in class during his reactivity training and these treats were the only thing that he would end up taking from me. His all time favorite

My dog was overstimulated in class during his reactivity training and these treats were the only thing that he would end up taking from me. His all time favorite along with this brands beef liver and bully sticks. Always worth every penny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Michele on Nov 24, 2025

Salmon Delicious-ness

If you love Salmon, especially your 4-legged family member, then this is a must. While not only a treat, but a "something special" as a small topper on meals. She

If you love Salmon, especially your 4-legged family member, then this is a must. While not only a treat, but a "something special" as a small topper on meals. She absolutely loves these treats and it's not "like" giving an unhealthy snack. If she could talk, "nyummy nyummy!"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dara on Dec 23, 2025

reasonable priced health treats

I bought these salmon bites for my dog, but ended up sharing it with all the other canine guests at a Winter Solstice party. Needless to say, they were gone in

I bought these salmon bites for my dog, but ended up sharing it with all the other canine guests at a Winter Solstice party. Needless to say, they were gone in seconds!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jaynie on Nov 21, 2025

Perfect for dogs with allergies

My dog has lots of allergy issues so homemade or limited ingredients is the way to go. She has no issues with fish, but that's not an easy treat to make at home

My dog has lots of allergy issues so homemade or limited ingredients is the way to go. She has no issues with fish, but that's not an easy treat to make at home. These last for a long time, don't need to be refrigerated, and my dog loves them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Spanda on Dec 16, 2025

Great pure ingredient

Smells fishy but that’s what real fish smells like. No fillers just freeze dried salmon. My dog loves these and they are small so very easy for smaller dogs. Great

Smells fishy but that’s what real fish smells like. No fillers just freeze dried salmon. My dog loves these and they are small so very easy for smaller dogs. Great product

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Malcolm on Jan 3, 2026

Fish-tastic

They are small, fishy smelling, and dog approved. The size and smell are great for high reward treats and for putting in puzzles

They are small, fishy smelling, and dog approved. The size and smell are great for high reward treats and for putting in puzzles

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Sarah on Jan 5, 2026

My cats wouldn’t eat this

Normally my cats love salmon but they didn’t like this treat. They have enjoyed other VITAL ESSENTIALS treats though.

Normally my cats love salmon but they didn’t like this treat. They have enjoyed other VITAL ESSENTIALS treats though.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Amanda on Sep 27, 2025

these salmon treats are perfection

My dog struggled with skin issues (hot spots) and has been on various omega 3 supplements and salmon chews. I was always putting balms and lotion on him too. I got

My dog struggled with skin issues (hot spots) and has been on various omega 3 supplements and salmon chews. I was always putting balms and lotion on him too. I got a bag of the Salmon Bites as a treat and by the time the bag was gone his skin is clear and perfect! I can't believe it! I believe that these fixed my dog. They were the only thing different he has been eating. I keep buying these and he hasn't had a hot spot since.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Traunza on Dec 5, 2025

Sparky says yum!

My terrier mix Sparky loves these salmon bites. I use them as high value rewards when he gets his teeth brushed or has to stay home alone for a long period of t

My terrier mix Sparky loves these salmon bites. I use them as high value rewards when he gets his teeth brushed or has to stay home alone for a long period of time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Suzanne on Jan 11, 2026

Feel safe feeding

Love that these are sourced and made in the USA and my baby loves them. I feel safe feeding her these treats.

Love that these are sourced and made in the USA and my baby loves them. I feel safe feeding her these treats.