Description
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Patties are a freeze-dried raw recipe built around beef and beef organ meats, with herring oil and added vitamin/mineral supplements. The patty format makes it easy to portion and serve—offer dry for crunch or crumble and rehydrate with warm water for a moisture-rich bowl.
Note: Product listings for “Beef Patties” vs. “Beef Mini Patties” show different nutrition/calorie values across retailers. The ingredient list and nutrition below reflect the Beef Mini Patties listing (which matches multiple retailers). Some retailers list a different Beef Patty recipe (with ground beef bone) and different calorie/guaranteed analysis values.
Key Benefits
- Single-animal protein recipe featuring beef and beef organ meats
- Freeze-dried format for easy serving—feed as-is or rehydrate
- Includes herring oil plus added vitamin E and mineral supplements
- Guaranteed analysis and calories may vary by “patties” vs “mini patties” listings—see note in description
Ingredients
Listed in the order provided by the manufacturer.
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
| Crude Protein (min) |
40% |
| Crude Fat (min) |
32% |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
8% |
| Moisture (max) |
8% |
Calorie Content
ME = 4364 kcal/kg; ME = 68 kcal/patty.
Feeding Guidance
Serve as-is or rehydrate with warm water. Always provide fresh water. Adjust daily amounts based on your pet’s age, activity level, and body condition.