Vital Essentials Dog Food - Freeze-Dried Mini Patties - Beef

Butcher-cut beef with organs is pressed into Mini Patties, then freeze-dried so you can crumble a complete raw meal for dogs.

Suitable for

• Dogs of all life stages — complete and balanced freeze-dried raw food
• Puppies through seniors, including large-breed growth where AAFCO states it

Key Benefits

• Crumble Mini Patties and serve dry, or add warm water for a moist bowl.
• Butcher-cut beef with organs, raw freeze-dried to keep the meat taste.
• Grain-free and gluten-free.
• Made in USA.

Key Ingredients

• Beef
• Beef liver
• Beef heart
• Beef lung
• Beef kidney
• Herring oil

Ingredients

Beef, beef liver, beef heart, beef lung, beef kidney, beef fat, beef tripe, 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

Calorie Content

ME 4364 kcal/kg; ME 68 kcal/patty

Nutritional Adequacy

Formulated to AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).

Feeding Guide

Crumble Mini Patties and serve dry as a complete staple, or add warm (not hot) water. Amounts are a daily starting guide. Adjust to body condition. Fresh water at all times.

Transition Guide

Mix gradually over 7–10 days. Soft line: go slower for sensitive pets; ask a vet if tummy upset continues.

• Days 1–3: about 25% new food, 75% current food
• Days 4–6: about 50% new, 50% current
• Days 7–10: about 75% new, 25% current
• Then: 100% new food

Storage

Store sealed in a cool, dry place. Keep out of direct sunlight. Best if fed within 30 days of opening. Fresh water at all times.