Vital Essentials Cat Food - Freeze-Dried Mini Patties - Pork 8oz

Vital Essentials® Pork Mini Patties Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Satisfy your cat’s craving for raw food with Vital Essentials® Pork Mini Patties Freeze-Dried Cat Food, featuring premium, butcher-cut pork for superior nutrition. This grain-free, gluten-free, limited-ingredient formula is packed with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals to promote strong muscles, support digestive and oral health, and provide essential nutrients for your cat to look and feel their best. Made with responsibly sourced pork from the USA and freeze-dried through a 48-hour process to lock in flavor and nutrients, these mini patties are ideal as a complete meal or a topper for dry food. Trusted by pet parents with numerous positive reviews, this AAFCO-compliant raw diet fuels vitality for cats of all life stages, especially those with sensitive stomachs.

Key Benefits of Raw Butcher-Cut Pork Protein

• Cleaner Teeth: Natural abrasion promotes oral health.
• Digestive Health: Natural enzymes support a healthy digestive system, ideal for sensitive stomachs.
• Immune & Heart Health: Zinc and taurine enhance immunity and heart function.
• Lean, Strong Muscles: High-quality amino acids build and maintain muscle mass.
• Less Odor, Firmer Stools: Highly digestible nutrients reduce waste odor.
• More Energetic Playtime: Whole animal protein powers active, playful cats.

Why Choose Vital Essentials®?

Made with pure pork, pork liver, and pork spleen, this formula contains no grains, fillers, artificial preservatives, or by-products. The 48-hour slow freeze-drying process preserves natural enzymes and nutrients, delivering the authentic meat flavor cats love in a convenient, shelf-safe resealable pouch. Pork is rich in vitamin B1 and other essential nutrients, highly digestible, and particularly suitable for cats with sensitive stomachs.

Ingredients

Pork, pork liver, pork spleen, herring oil, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin E supplement, zinc amino acid complex, iron amino acid complex, copper amino acid complex, manganese amino acid complex.

Guaranteed Analysis

Formulated to meet AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

Calorie Content

ME = 4,806 kcal/kg, 82 kcal/patty (calculated).

Feeding Guidelines

Feed freeze-dried mini patties as is or rehydrate with warm water (approximately ½–1 tablespoon per patty). Crumble, add water, mix, and serve for a moisture-rich, complete, and balanced meal. Use as a standalone meal or as a topper over dry food. Always provide access to clean, fresh water. Store sealed in a cool, dry, dark place, away from children and pets. Best if fed within 30 days of opening. Not for human consumption.

Note: Growing kittens and pregnant or nursing cats may require 3–4% of body weight daily during high growth periods.

Transitioning to Raw

Transition to a raw diet over 7-14 days to avoid digestive upset:

• Days 1-3: Mix 25% Vital Essentials® with 75% current food.
• Days 4-6: Mix 50% Vital Essentials® with 50% current food.
• Days 7-10: Mix 75% Vital Essentials® with 25% current food.
• Days 11-14: Fully transition to Vital Essentials®.

Handling Instructions

Wash hands, utensils, counters, food dishes, and related areas thoroughly with hot, soapy water after each feeding to prevent contamination.

Customer Feedback

Pet parents praise the irresistible taste and health benefits, with the pork flavor being a favorite. Some cats prefer the patties crumbled with water for a softer texture, while others love the crunchy dry form, making it ideal for picky eaters. The single-protein pork ingredient is a great choice for cats with food sensitivities.