Description
Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Chicken Patties deliver a straightforward, limited-ingredient freeze-dried raw recipe built around chicken and nutrient-rich organs. The patties are easy to portion and can be served as-is or rehydrated with warm water for added moisture. This recipe uses chicken, chicken heart, and chicken liver, plus herring oil and added vitamin/mineral supplements.
Note: Product listings across retailers show conflicting nutrition and calorie details for “chicken patties/mini patties.” The sources below most consistently list chicken (plus heart and liver) with a guaranteed analysis of 50% protein and 21% fat and a calorie content of 4105 kcal/kg and 65 kcal per patty, while at least one retailer lists different ingredients and higher calories/protein/fat for a similar chicken mini patties item.
Key Benefits
- Freeze-dried raw chicken patties with chicken, heart, and liver
- Limited-ingredient recipe with single animal protein (chicken)
- Includes herring oil plus added vitamin E and trace mineral supplements
- Can be fed dry or rehydrated with warm water
Ingredients
Listed in the order provided by the manufacturer.
Chicken, chicken heart, chicken liver, 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) |
50.00% |
| Crude Fat (min) |
21.00% |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
5.00% |
| Moisture (max) |
8.00% |
Calorie Content
ME = 4105 kcal/kg; 65 kcal/patty.
Feeding Guidance
Life Stage: Not specified in sourced nutrition statements for this exact product name.
Serve freeze-dried patties as-is or rehydrate with warm water. Provide access to fresh water. Adjust amount based on your pet’s age, activity level, and body condition.