Vital Essentials Dog Food - Freeze-Dried Mini Patties - Chicken 14oz

Butcher-cut chicken with organs and bone 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 chicken with organs and bone, raw freeze-dried to keep the meat taste.
• Grain-free and gluten-free.
• Made in USA.

Key Ingredients

• Ground chicken with bone
• Chicken heart
• Chicken liver
• Herring oil

Ingredients

Ground chicken with bone, chicken heart, chicken liver, herring oil, mixed tocopherols, d-alpha tocopherol

Guaranteed Analysis

Calorie Content

ME 4575 kcal/kg; ME 130 kcal/oz

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.