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Product Dimensions : 2.5 x 6.75 x 10.25 inches; 2.5 ounces
Item model number : 8412
Date First Available : April 27, 2023
Manufacturer : Carnivore Meat Company
ASIN : B0BWBQG4FS
Best Sellers Rank: #18 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #1 in Freeze-Dried Dog Food
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FREEZE-DRIED RAW MINNOWS DOG TREAT: Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Dog Treats pack more protein than industry standard into every bite to deliver the peak vitality your dog deserves. Our natural freeze-dried raw dog treats are made from responsibly sourced premium minnows.
BETTER PROTEIN = BETTER BENEFITS: The best freeze dried dog treats on the market use premium butcher cut raw protein to unlock the benefits of naturally occurring vitamins and minerals in raw muscle and organs, because pets deserve the energetic playtimes, healthy skin, shiny coats, strong teeth, and essential gut health that a high-protein diet delivers.
PROUDLY AMERICAN CRAFTED: All our dog treats and food are responsibly sourced and humanely harvested to ensure the quality of our proteins. We go above industry standards to preserve flavor and ensure the highest quality of protein and nutrients in every Vital Essentials product.
MADE WITHOUT: Dog treat additives, fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, grains, or rendered by-products. Vital Essentials also offers the widest variety of single-protein raw dog food and treats on the market—great for picky eaters and dogs with allergies!
RAW DOG TREATS FREEZE DRIED FOR PEAK FRESHNESS: Our protein is frozen within 45-minutes of harvesting to lock in peak nutrients, flavor, and freshness. A slow-freeze-dry ensures minimal processing, while preserving the vital nutrients that our pets deserve, the way nature intended.
13 reviews for Vital Essentials Single Ingredient Minnows Dog Treats, 2.5 oz | Freeze-Dried Raw | Premium Quality High Protein Training Treats | Grain Free, Gluten Free, Filler Free
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$22.99

KittyLove –
Best treat ever—for my CAT
I got a sample of these from the check out stand at my local pet store. I was buying CAT FOOD and thought I’d throw a sample in the bag. When I got home, I put the samples on the table with everything else. My cats are NOT allowed on the counters or tables. Next thing I know, my male cat had jumped on the table and knocked the samples to the floor and began devouring them. Needless to say, he LOVES these treats. And, they are more healthy than most. Caveat: they are a bit large for my much smaller female cat. So, I cut them in half for her. She loves them too!!!! And, I don’t feel like I’m giving them junk food treats like a lot of the others.
K. O. –
dogs LOVE them
i wasn’t sure if my dogs would eat the chicken hearts but i wanted to get them something nice and it turns out they’re OBSESSED with these!! definitely gonna get some more for them. they make good food toppings or reward treats and are perfect for my small dogs to eat; not too big or small. one of them is picky with her food and treats and will take a minute to try something new but not with these; she gave it one sniff and ate it immediately. VERY impressed with this brand and their products! 🩶
Shannon –
Favorite treat of cats and dog
My dog and 3 cats all go absolutely crazy for these treats! I’ve been buying them for years and even have them set up on auto ship. They are consistently one of their favorite treats, and I like that there is only one ingredient in them. Some bags do arrive with a lot of broken pieces or crumbs, but if this happens I just transfer the crumbs to a cereal container and use it as a treat topper on their wet food. They still love it!
Murdoc829 –
A Hit with Dog and Cats!
My dog and cats love these things. I keep a treat jar on the desk in my home office to bribe them to hang out with me while I work (I’m not proud), and now I’m constantly having to swat them away. My cat Pesto loves the beef liver ones so much he knocked the treat jar over and ate all of them, plus quite a few of the chicken ones. Anyway, it’s a good way to treat my dog without rendering her obese, and the cats loving them too has been a fun bonus. They’re not gross in smell or texture like I feared they’d be; they’re pretty much odorless, and they’re quite dry, but not overly crumbly.
Alex V –
Good treat for training and potty rewards.
Pups liked them for the most part but prefer chicken treats best. These were decent priced, but as with all freeze dried items, you just don’t get much. Pieces were good size for the most part. Most were about pea size. Had lots of crushed up powder in the bottom of the bag. Cats were trying to take them before the dogs could get them. Had a weak scent but they did smell like beef liver. I know because I eat beef liver too.
K. lee –
My Picky, Low-Motivation Dog Is Obsessed — This Bully Stick Is on Another Level
This Vital Essentials bully stick is honestly amazing. My dog is not a big chewer — she’s a grazer, barely motivated by treats, food, or chew toys. We’ve bought tons of bully sticks on Amazon and she usually loses interest fast… but not with this one.Check out my uploaded video to see what I mean.She is obsessed. She’ll chew it all day, carry it around the house, and even bring it with her on walks — literally keeps it in her mouth the entire time. She has never reacted like this to any other bully stick we’ve tried.Because she’s chewing it constantly, it’s also doing an excellent job at cleaning her teeth, which is a huge bonus.For picky dogs, this is the one. If your dog usually sniffs a treat and walks away, try this — it might surprise you like it did us.My only complaint?It’s pricey and only comes in a 4–5 pack. I wish they offered bulk options because my dog would go through a 20-pack without hesitation.Honestly, Vital Essentials… if you ever want to sponsor my dog, I’d happily post weekly videos showing how crazy she goes for these bully sticks!It doesn’t smell at all…. The thickness varies, and it’s freeze dried so easily digestible and effective at teeth cleaning.. fun facts did you know that bully sticks are bull penis? lol, my vet told me this yesterday and I had to look it up,Highly recommended for selective, hard-to-please pups.
Alyssa –
Love these for my dog
For the size you get a lot in the bag, very good quality, sometimes the hearts are thick and sometimes they’re small. The smell is minimum if you aren’t putting it up to your nose and sniffing it. My dog eats these very easily. I would say this is a safe source of nutrition.
HISnHERS –
I have these on monthly auto-ship now!
Our Border Collie adores these treats. Just beef liver…no additives. Freeze dried, too. They are airy light in weight. Tiny squares for the most part. No sharp parts at all. A few times when I was out of meat to top off her rehydrated food I have used 8-or-9 pieces of this as a topper and I get no dirty looks saying “You forgot my turkey or ground beef.” She scarfs it all down.No training now for our older dog, but I can see these being great training treats.
Client d’Amazon –
Mon chien adore mais la quantité versus le prix a fait qu’après deux commandes je me suis mis a la recherche d’une friandise a ronger qui dure plus longtemps. Peux être pour un chien moins gourmand que mon pug.
Lianne –
I use these every so often as a topper for my cats food, and he just loves them! I know you’re not supposed to feed fish 24/7 so I keep it to a couple times a week as a treat.
Homer –
Not exactly sure why these are such an amazing price right now ($14.49) as they regularly sell for $26 but my two bags arrived today. I immediately ordered two more at the same price. I have five cats who are crazy about these! Can confirm the correct size bag did show up. (3.75oz) Best before 2026.
Samantha Trelle –
This is my cats new favourite treat. They are also a favourite for my dog.
Heather Tracey –
My dog likes these, but my cat goes nuts when she sees the bag