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product_id: 532517636
title: "- Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Food, Raw Chicken Crunchy Mini Nibs | Complete Meal or Topper | 96% Chicken, Organs & Bone | Limited Ingredient, High Protein, Grain Free Dry Cat Food | 8 oz Bag"
brand: "vital essentials"
price: "VT8250"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Vital Essentials"
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# Grain-free, no fillers or artificial additives 96% premium raw chicken protein Freeze-dried for max nutrient retention - Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Food, Raw Chicken Crunchy Mini Nibs | Complete Meal or Topper | 96% Chicken, Organs & Bone | Limited Ingredient, High Protein, Grain Free Dry Cat Food | 8 oz Bag

**Brand:** vital essentials
**Price:** VT8250
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Elevate your cat’s mealtime with raw power and crunchy delight!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Food, Raw Chicken Crunchy Mini Nibs | Complete Meal or Topper | 96% Chicken, Organs & Bone | Limited Ingredient, High Protein, Grain Free Dry Cat Food | 8 oz Bag by vital essentials
- **How much does it cost?** VT8250 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/532517636-vital-essentials-freeze-dried-cat-food-raw-chicken-crunchy-mini)

## Best For

- vital essentials enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vital essentials brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Clean & Pure Formula:** Grain-free, gluten-free, no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
- • **Whole Animal Goodness:** Includes muscle, organs & bone for balanced nutrition without fillers.
- • **Made in the USA with Care:** Humanely harvested, responsibly sourced proteins from trusted American farms.
- • **Power-Packed Protein Punch:** 52% minimum crude protein fuels lean muscles & endless play.
- • **Freeze-Dried Freshness Lock:** Preserves natural vitamins & enzymes for peak vitality in every nib.

## Overview

Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Food Mini Nibs deliver a complete, balanced raw diet featuring 96% premium butcher-cut chicken, organs, and bone. Freeze-dried to lock in natural nutrients, this grain-free, limited ingredient formula supports lean muscle, digestive health, and a shiny coat. Proudly made in the USA with humanely sourced proteins, it’s perfect for all life stages and picky eaters seeking superior nutrition and vitality.

## Description

When it comes to feeding your cat a raw diet, superior protein provides superior benefits. Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Raw Chicken Cat Food Mini Nibs are packed with premium butcher cut raw protein, responsibly sourced and humanely harvested, to support your cat's overall health and wellness. Whole animal protein from muscle, organs, and bone marrow delivers lean, strong muscles and energy, digestive health, and clean teeth and gums in every bowl, keeping your pet looking and feeling their best. With Vital Essentials, you can feed raw with confidence and ease, and give your cat the health and vitality they deserve. CALORIE CONTENT: ME = 4105 kcal/kg | ME = 245 kcal/cup. GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Crude Fiber, max: 5% | Crude Fat, min: 20% | Crude Protein, min: 52% | Moisture, max: 8%. PREPARATION & STORAGE: Feed freeze-dried mini nibs as is for a complete and balanced meal or mix in with other food for a boost of protein and vital nutrients. Always provide access to clean, fresh water. Keep freeze-dried products sealed and stored in a cool, dry dark place. Keep out of reach of young children and pets. Not for human consumption. Best if fed within 30 days after opening.

Review: The Good Stuff - The most popular of all cat foods with my boi
Review: They're the Cat's Meow - My two Maine Coons are kinda picky when it comes to flavor and texture but they always look forward to treat time when these nibs are in the treat mix. Plus they're much healthier than the grocery story variety garbage treats! Good value for the money I believe! Texture of soft pebbles, still crunchy, with little smell. Two paws up!

## Features

- CRUNCHY FREEZE-DRIED RAW CHICKEN CAT FOOD: Vital Essentials Crunchy Freeze Dried Cat Food packs more protein than industry standard into every bite to deliver the peak vitality your cat deserves, especially when compared to dehydrated cat food. This complete and balanced freeze-dried raw cat food is made with premium butcher cut chicken, responsibly sourced in the USA.
- USA MADE AND SOURCED: Premium freeze dried dog food made with USA sourced proteins. Give your pet a wholesome and nutritious meal, packed with the goodness of locally-sourced, high-quality proteins sourced from trusted American farms.
- BETTER PROTEIN = BETTER BENEFITS: The best freeze dried cat food on the market uses 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 cat food and treats are farm-raised 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 bite of Vital Essentials freeze dried cat food.
- WHOLE ANIMAL PROTEIN: We harvest high-quality protein from the whole animal, with no fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, legumes, grains, or rendered by-products.Plus, Vital Essentials offers the widest variety of single-protein raw pet food products on the market, making our these crunchy mini nibs a great option for picky eaters, pets with allergies, or for any pet parent looking to add excitement and nutrition at meal time.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BY12KS9B |
| Additional Features | Freeze-Dried, Whole Animal Protein, Humanely Harvested, No additives, no fillers and no artificial ingredients |
| Age Range (Description) | All Life Stages |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Allergen Information | Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Rawhide-Free, Wheat Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Limited Ingredient, Raw |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Humanely Raised, No Added Antibiotics, No Added Hormones, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein, Low Carb, No Added Sugar |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,469 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #7 in Freeze-Dried Cat Food |
| Brand | Vital Essentials |
| Brand Name | Vital Essentials |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 262 Reviews |
| Dog Breed Size | All, Large, Small |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Item Form | Freeze Dried |
| Item Type Name | Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food, Mini Nibs Entree |
| Item Weight | 8 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Carnivore Meat Company |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9002 |
| Model Number | 9002 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Product Benefits | CLEANER TEETH from natural abrasion., DIGESTIVE HEALTH from natural enzymes., IMMUNE & HEART HEALTH from zinc and taurine., LEAN, STRONG MUSCLES from essential amino acids., MORE ENERGETIC PLAYTIME from whole animal protein. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Active, Brain Health, Appetite Stimulation, Skin and Coat Health, Digestive Health, Food Allergies, Training, Sensitive Stomach, Dental Care, Hip and Joint Support |
| Special Ingredients | Raw Freeze Dried Chicken |
| Specific Uses For Product | Active, Brain Health, Appetite Stimulation, Skin and Coat Health, Digestive Health, Food Allergies, Dental Care, Hip and Joint Support, Sensitive Stomach, Training Specific Uses For Product Active, Brain Health, Appetite Stimulation, Skin and Coat Health, Digestive Health, Food Allergies, Dental Care, Hip and Joint Support, Sensitive Stomach, Training See more |
| Target Species | Cat |
| UPC | 840199690022 |
| Unit Count | 8 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vital Essentials
- **Flavor:** Chicken
- **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages
- **Item Form:** Freeze-Dried Raw Crunchy Nibs
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Active, Brain Health, Appetite Stimulation, Skin and Coat Health, Digestive Health, Food Allergies, Dental Care, Hip and Joint Support, Sensitive Stomach, Training

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is raw freeze-dried food safe for my pet?**
A: Absolutely. Each and every Vital Essentials product is made in our very own facility located in Wisconsin. Our manufacturing facility proudly carries the Global Food Safety Initiative FSC22000 Certification and is EU and Gluten-Free certified.

**Q: Why should I wash my hands after handling raw freeze dried food?**
A: The FDA recommends washing your hands after handing any raw food, including freeze-dried pet foods.

**Q: Is it normal for raw freeze dried food to have an aroma?**
A: Yes! Since our foods are made with high levels of meat, you can expect the food to have a meaty aroma. Some proteins have a more noticeable aroma than others.

**Q: What if my pet has tummy issues after eating raw freeze dried food?**
A: Any change in diet comes with a chance of digestive upset. This is why we recommend a slow transition over the course of 5-7 days when changing your pet's food! This helps give your dog or cat plenty of time to adjust to his or her new diet.

**Q: What if my pet doesn't like his new food or treat?**
A: We're confident that your pet will LOVE Vital Essentials, but all animals have preferences! If the first product you try isn't a hit with your dog or cat, we offer a wide variety of proteins and textures that we're sure will be a great fit.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Good Stuff
*by M***T on March 5, 2026*

The most popular of all cat foods with my boi

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They're the Cat's Meow
*by H***Y on December 8, 2025*

My two Maine Coons are kinda picky when it comes to flavor and texture but they always look forward to treat time when these nibs are in the treat mix. Plus they're much healthier than the grocery story variety garbage treats! Good value for the money I believe! Texture of soft pebbles, still crunchy, with little smell. Two paws up!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cat loves it
*by M***M on March 28, 2026*

My cat is obsessed with freeze dried food! She loves the snacks of this brand so we got the food too. The quality seems great based on the packaging ingredients, odor, texture. A bit pricey but if it makes the cat happy, we’ll be getting it here and there.

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*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-05-12*