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Vital Essentials Minnows Cat Treats, 0.5 oz | Freeze-Dried Raw | Single Ingredient | Grain Free, Gluten Free, Filler Free

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Vital Essentials Minnows Cat Treats, 0.5 oz | Freeze-Dried Raw | Single Ingredient | Grain Free, Gluten Free, Filler Free

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· FREEZE-DRIED RAW MINNOWS CAT TREAT: Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Treats pack more protein than industry standard into every bite to deliver the peak vitality your dog deserves. Our natural freeze-dried raw cat treats are made from responsibly sourced premium minnows. · BETTER PROTEIN = BETTER BENEFITS: The best freeze dried cat treats on the market use 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 treats and food are responsibly sourced 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 Vital Essentials product. · MADE WITHOUT: Cat treat additives, fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, grains, or rendered by-products. Vital Essentials also offers the widest variety of single-protein raw cat food and treats on the market—great for picky eaters and cats with allergies! · RAW CAT TREATS FREEZE DRIED FOR PEAK FRESHNESS: Our protein is frozen within 45-minutes of harvesting to lock in peak nutrients, flavor, and freshness. A slow-freeze-dry ensures minimal processing, while preserving the vital nutrients that our pets deserve, the way nature intended.

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FloresdesertiReviewed in the United States on June 1, 2025

Just got these. For anyone wondering, they are real organs. They were way too big for my kitten, so I had to chop them up. He really loves freeze dried treats (I use them as toppers for his food). He loves his minnows and he absolutely loved this. I did have to cut them up. I did it with my hands, though, and they are a bit wet on the inside, so I suggest cutting them with a knife. The only downside is the bag is really small and there aren't many inside - but I found the bigger bag for the dog treats is exactly the same and worth the cost. We have a corgi too, so I'll have to see if he likes them as well when the rest of my family are back from camping. I like to get treats they can share.

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MistyReviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025

Every morning before I leave the house, my cat eagerly waits in the kitchen for his daily Vital Essentials Minnow. It’s become our little ritual, and he absolutely looks forward to it. These treats are made from a single ingredient…whole freeze-dried minnows which means they’re free from fillers, grains, and artificial additives. I feel great knowing I’m giving him something natural and healthy.   The treats are lightweight and not greasy, making them easy to handle. Plus, they don’t have a strong odor, which is a bonus for me. My cat loves the crunch, and I appreciate that they’re high in protein and support his overall health. It’s clear these are a hit in our household, and I’ll definitely continue to keep them stocked!

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Deb K.Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2025

Hate to say this, lest the price of the 0.9ounce bag go up, maybe any freeze dried duck liver would do, but my one cat that wouldn't eat & is super picky eats whatever I sprinkle this product on, crushed, especially wet food. So Im very grateful! I got thru 1 bag in 2 weeks, so Im looking for more for less, but this is what I've used thus far, a single ingredient duck liver from this company

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LFReviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025

I was excited to get these as I have never purchased treats for my boy. Don't worry, he gets fresh chicken and turkey... a treat in itself! I wanted something easy though and he likes canned fish flavor cat food. I opened the bag and, honestly, the fish smells awesome! It's a small bag, but there were quite a few in there and one treat day would last a couple of weeks or so. I held the open bag to my cat's nose and sniffed with curiosity. I picked up a minnow and held it out to him and he walked away. I set it on the floor. He couldn't care less. I laid it on top of his dry food. He won't eat the dry food now. At dinner time he practically attacked me begging for wet food. Sa la vie! Sometimes I wonder if I have a normal cat. My weird boy aside, I'd say give it a try. They really do smell very good and it's nice they are natural and have no colorings and flavorings. I'm honestly shocked my cat wouldn't eat them. I plan to try cutting a small piece for him and see if he'd try that. If not, there are plenty of ferals outside who will probably gobble them up. Update: Changing my 3 star rating to 5 stars. The cats outside went crazy for these! I had strays walking up and taking them right out of my hand. One cat tried to follow me back in the house excited for more and then sat outside looking in the window with puppy dog eyes hoping. Cats definitely love them! I just have a weird cat.

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micy hReviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025

only treat my cat has ever gone crazy for and i feel even better feeding them to him knowing there's only one ingredient, freeze dried duck liver. this is the first treat i have found that i know i will have to keep stocked at the house lol. i love the smell, they smell exactly how you think they would. i have tried a piece, and it tasted exactly like how it should- like liver. cannot recommend enough to picky-cat owners as my kitty has never once turned down a piece. i do have to say though, i wish there was a bigger bag size available and i do wish the pieces were bigger. as you get towards the end of the bag there are lots of crumbles and dust, which is why i unfortunately cannot rate this product a 5/5 despite how much i love it. overall, great product.

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JILL HARRISReviewed in the United States on May 10, 2025

Review by my cat (obviously) At first, I thought she was opening that drawer again. The one with betrayal (a.k.a. the flea comb). But then... a smell. A fishy, flaky, faintly magical smell. I leapt to the counter. I yowled. She pretended to read the label. And then... she gave me one. It was crunchy. It was whole. It stared into my soul as I devoured it. Glorious. Since then, my behavior has changed dramatically: I sit near the pantry like a gargoyle. I swat inferior snacks away. I’ve become a Minnow Snob. The Treats Themselves: 100% minnow. No filler. No fluff. No lies. Freeze-dried to perfection, like the fancy human kale chips mom won’t share. Smells like dignity and danger. I eat them. Then I scream for more. Then I eat again. Final Thoughts: If your human truly loved you, they'd be feeding you minnows. If they’re not, I suggest knocking something off a high shelf and reevaluating your household power dynamics.

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Alea RiviereReviewed in the United States on May 23, 2025

Funny enough my three cats don’t like the treats. They think it’s a toy or something else. They sniff it and then walk away. I’ve even tried putting it in their dry food and wet food, but they won’t eat if I do that. My dog on the other hand loves them. Great nutritional treat for him and great for training. Literally a freeze dried treat. Easy to much on for the dog or just swallow like he does lol.

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Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025

My cat wasnt Gaga over these. I don't think it's fair for me to give it a low rating because it is a good product. My cat more so played with it than thought of it as a treat. Tip: cut up some pieces and put in food so cat realizes it's food and not a toy. Then after that use them for treats.

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LyssReviewed in Canada on January 3, 2024

I gave my 2 cats this for the first time last week. At first they were very sceptical of the treats as they’ve never had them before but both of them LOVED it after staring at it for a bit. I am going to cut each treat in 2 from now on though (there are not a lot in the packaging) to try to make them last longer. This is not a big deal at all considering how big the treats are. I WILL be purchasing this again.

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ZettaReviewed in Canada on April 23, 2025

My cats love these things

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Natasha MacDonaldReviewed in Canada on May 13, 2024

Way better ingredients than the garbage cat treats. I use it as a topper for my wet food and the cats loved it. Even my picky one!

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TaraReviewed in India on February 25, 2024

The product itself is fine, though there are hardly any pieces of heart for the price. Might be worth it for around 300 rupees and that would still be expensive -- just check with your local butcher

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butterflygirlReviewed in Canada on May 24, 2024

My cats loved it! To bad it expires after 30 days tho