Description
Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Turkey Toppers for Cats and Dogs is a simple, meat-forward meal topper made with turkey plus turkey heart and turkey liver, finished with herring oil and added vitamin/mineral supplements. Use it to top kibble or other foods, or serve as-is (or rehydrated) for a flavorful addition at mealtime.
Note: nutrition panels for this product vary by seller listing. The ingredient list is consistent across multiple sources, but guaranteed analysis and calorie statements are reported differently depending on the retailer (see Guaranteed Analysis and Calorie Statement sections below).
Key Benefits
- Freeze-dried raw turkey topper for both cats and dogs
- Made with turkey, turkey heart, and turkey liver
- Includes herring oil and mixed tocopherols (preservative)
- Calorie content and guaranteed analysis vary across retailer listings (see details)
Ingredients
Listed in the order provided by the manufacturer.
Turkey, turkey heart, turkey liver, herring oil, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin E supplement, zinc amino acid complex/chelate, iron amino acid complex/chelate, copper amino acid complex/chelate, manganese amino acid complex/chelate.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min) |
53.0% (reported by multiple retailers); 55.0% (reported by Off the Leash); 43.0% (reported by Pet Palette Distribution for a similar Vital Essentials turkey mix-in topper listing) |
| Crude Fat (min) |
17.0% (reported by multiple retailers); 18.0% (reported by PetFlow); 28.0% (reported by Pet Palette Distribution for a similar Vital Essentials turkey mix-in topper listing) |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
5.0% (reported by multiple retailers); 6.0% (reported by Off the Leash); 2.2% (reported by PetFlow) |
| Moisture (max) |
8.0% (reported by multiple retailers) |
Calorie Content
Calorie content varies by retailer listing: 3,812 kcal/kg and 19 kcal/Tbsp are commonly listed for this turkey ground topper format; other listings report 3,812 kcal/kg with 54 kcal/Tbsp. PetFlow’s page did not display calories in the captured text.
Feeding Guidance
Life Stage: Not specified on the sourced listings (cats and dogs).
Feed as a topper or supplement and always provide fresh water. Freeze-dried toppers can be fed as-is or rehydrated. Store sealed in a cool, dry place; many retailers note best if fed within 30 days after opening.