Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Dog Food, Raw Chicken Crunchy Nibs | Complete Meal or Topper | 96% Chicken, Organs & Bone | Limited Ingredient, High Protein, Grain Free Dry Dog Food | 14 oz Bag Review

Our scorecard

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["This Vital Essentials formula is built around raw freeze-dried chicken, with the product data listing it at 96 percent chicken, organs, and bone. It's a limited ingredient recipe, meaning the ingredient list stays short and centered on the single named protein.", "The label points to several areas of support, including dental care, digestive health, immune support, and weight management, alongside its grain free, corn free, and soy free claims. It's sized as a 14 oz bag and works for all breed sizes.", 'At $35.99 for 14 oz, it sits at a premium price point typical for high meat content freeze-dried nibs. With 78 reviews and a 4.8 star average, plus roughly 400 bought in the past month, it appears to be a well-liked, actively purchased option despite the smaller review count.']

Specifications

Form

Freeze Dried

Flavor

Chicken

Benefits

More Energetic Playtime From Whole Animal Protein, Supports Clean Teeth From Natural Chewing Abrasion, Supports Digestive Health From Easily Digestible Protein, Supports Immune & Heart Health From Zinc And Taurine, Supports Lean, Strong Muscles From Essential Amino Acids

Best for

Dental Care, Digestive Health, Immune Support, Sensitive Stomach, Weight Management

Breed size

All, Large, Small

Weight

14 Ounces

Performance notes

The crunchy nib texture is designed for easy scooping and mixing, and the high meat, organ, and bone ratio supports a nutrient-dense, less processed recipe. The limited ingredient approach can be useful for dogs with sensitive stomachs, since there are fewer components to rule out if a reaction occurs.

What buyers say

With 78 reviews and a 4.8 star average, along with an estimated 400 units bought in the past month, buyer response is strongly positive for a recipe with a relatively smaller review base.