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Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw is a grain-free dog food built around 96% beef, organs and bone, with the rest made up of other whole-food ingredients. Freeze-drying locks in nutrients without cooking, so it works as a complete meal, a topper or a mixer. Owners report picky dogs eating it eagerly and sensitive stomachs settling down. The main trade-off is quantity: the pieces are light and airy, so a bag goes fast, especially for large dogs, and it is costly to feed as a sole diet.
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Lowest price we've seen: $99.99 on Nov 9 at Chewy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.
Owners largely praise the taste and the effect on digestion, with picky dogs and sensitive stomachs doing well. The recurring complaint is value: the bag holds little for the money and feeding it as a full meal is expensive for bigger dogs.
| Weight | Daily Feeding (cup) |
|---|---|
| 5 lbs | 1/2 |
| 10 lbs | 1 |
| 20 lbs | 1 1/2 |
| 40 lbs | 2 2/3 |
| 60 lbs | 3 1/2 |
| 80 lbs | 4 1/3 |
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food is made around 96% beef, organs, and bone. It is grain-free and high in protein, with no fillers, artificial flavors, or colors. The ingredients are whole-animal: beef with bone, liver, lung, kidney, heart, and tripe.
The food is freeze-dried gently rather than cooked, which preserves its natural nutrients. It is made in the USA with U.S. and globally sourced ingredients. The whole-animal ingredients support digestion, coat health, strong teeth, and lean muscles.
It can be served as a complete meal or used as a topper or meal mixer. The mini nibs are about the size of a blueberry, and the pieces are easy to break in half if needed.
