

🦆 Elevate your cat’s treat game with pure, protein-packed duck liver bliss!
Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Treats deliver premium, single-ingredient duck liver protein, freeze-dried within 45 minutes to preserve peak nutrients and flavor. Grain-free and free from fillers or artificial additives, these treats support all life stages with benefits for skin, coat, digestion, and dental health. Responsibly sourced and crafted in the USA, they’re the perfect high-value reward for discerning cats and mindful owners alike.









| ASIN | B0BWB7K5GN |
| ASIN | B0BWB7K5GN |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #199 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #1 in Freeze-Dried Cat Food |
| Brand Name | Vital Essentials |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Color | New Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (953) |
| Date First Available | April 20, 2023 |
| Date First Available | April 20, 2023 |
| Directions | Wash hands, utensils, counters, food dishes and related areas thoroughly with hot, soapy water after each feeding. |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.25 x 5.75 x 7.13 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.97 x 5.55 x 1.11 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.9 Ounces |
| Item model number | 9404 |
| Item model number | 9404 |
| Manufacturer | Carnivore Meat Company |
| Manufacturer | Carnivore Meat Company |
| Model Name | Freeze-Dried Mini Nibs |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.25 x 5.75 x 7.13 inches; 0.9 ounces |
| Size | 0.9 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Specific Uses for Product | Active, Brain Health, Appetite Stimulation, Skin and Coat Health, Digestive Health, Food Allergies, Dental Care, Hip and Joint Support, Sensitive Stomach, Training |
| Style | Duck Liver |
| Target Audience Keyword | Cats, house-cats |
K**A
Yes from my 5
I recently purchased this freeze-dried duck liver and I am extremely impressed with the quality. The pieces are fresh, clean, and perfectly freeze-dried — not greasy or crumbly like some other brands I’ve tried. You can tell it’s made from high-quality ingredients with no fillers or artificial additives, which is very important to me when choosing treats. The aroma is strong (as expected with real liver), and my pets absolutely love it! Even my pickiest eater comes running as soon as the bag opens. It works wonderfully as a high-value training treat because the pieces are easy to break into smaller portions without making a mess. I also appreciate that it’s a single-ingredient product, making it a great option for pets with food sensitivities or limited-ingredient diets. The resealable packaging keeps everything fresh and convenient.
A**Y
My Cat Can’t Get Enough!
These duck liver treats are a huge hit with my cat! The smell instantly gets her attention, and she comes running whenever I grab the bag. The texture is soft enough for easy chewing but still feels like a real treat. I love that the ingredients are simple and focused on high quality protein duck liver is clearly something she loves. Great value for the amount in the bag, and a perfect reward for training or just spoiling your fur baby. Highly recommend for any cat that loves savory treats!
C**R
10/10
My cats love this flavor more the the chicken liver one and always try to steal the bag every time I open the cupboard door 😸😻 I use it as a topper on there wet food, I haven’t seen any tummy issues or digestive problems I have been feeding them this for almost a year and every time I got a bag the freshness and quality is on point, I recommend 10/10 Thank You Vital Essentials for caring about your products because I feel safe giving them to my cats!!! 🫶
R**.
Quality & taste
Yum yum yum… My kitty will only do tricks if he gets this as a reward Only thing negative is that by the time you get to the bottom fourth of the bag all it is is crumbs, but I put it on his food
J**E
Not Worth the Hype: Tiny Bag, Big Price—and My Cats Said No Thanks
I really wanted to love the Vital Essentials Duck Liver Cat Treats, especially because I appreciate that they’re freeze-dried raw, single-ingredient, and free of grains, gluten, and fillers. On paper, it sounded like the perfect healthy treat for my cats. But unfortunately, none of my cats liked them—not even a sniff of interest. I tried breaking them into smaller pieces and offering them multiple times, but they just weren’t having it. I know cats can be picky, but I expected at least one of them to go for it given how natural the ingredients are. The bag is also shockingly small for the price—only 0.9 oz. I understand freeze-dried treats tend to be lighter and more concentrated, but it still felt like I paid a premium for a handful of broken bits. For the cost, I expected more substance or at least better packaging to preserve what little is inside. Bottom line: While I love the concept of a single-ingredient, clean treat, it wasn't a hit in my house, and the value just isn’t there. If your cat is already used to freeze-dried liver, maybe they’ll go for it—but I’d suggest starting with a smaller or more affordable option before committing.
J**E
Kitty Crack!
My girl loves these duck liver treats. I use it as a kibble topper. She won't eat her kibble without her freeze dried duck liver. It's an affordable addition to otherwise bland kibble that makes meal time more enjoyable. Anytime the bag is opened she comes running as they are highly desired. I also use these treats for positive reinforcement of desirable behavior such as when she cooperates with groom time without nipping at the brush. I just ordered the minnows so we'll see if she likes those also. Vital makes all sorts of healthy options for your cat. Highly recommend. Update Jan 26th, 2024 I did get the minnow option. I also got rabbit from a local shop by me. Minnow sadly is a no for my girl however they look exactly as described with all the organs and everything in them. The rabbit looks like pellets and hard to break. The rabbit for my girl is 50/50. I thought she'd like the treat given that I've been serving her freeze dried full meals from Primal Instinct brand she loves both dry and rehydrated cooked. I'm not sure what Vital is doing with the rabbit option as my girl isn't the enthusiastic about eating it. Duck treat is still her all time favorite freeze dried treat followed by Origin freeze dried raw lamb treat. I'm still giving the options 5 star as I can't expect my girl to love everything presented to her. It's great if your fur baby loves the other flavors as Vital is reasonably priced for their options and highly desired. Overall, I still highly recommend all of their treats. Update 4/8/24 I decided to rehydrate the rabbit treat. In doing so I noted why it is so stiff. It's got a tiny bone in it. Nothing wrong with this as it gives your cat more calcium. My cat is a princes sand doesn't like working hard for her protein so she doesn't eat this treat. She does like rabbit pate and the freeze dried meals of rabbit from both Primal and Vital Essentials. I also recently got the salmon in store. My girl sadly doesn't like salmon however another cat I previously sat for enjoyed this option. I passed the treat off to their owner who said their cat immediately took to the treat. I also passed off rabbit and the minnow to this cat to which he too denied their flavors. For him, these proteins is too exotic. Still these are excellent treats for those whose pets actually like them. 5 of 5 stars all around.
M**I
My cats didnt like this
Inside cats wouldnt eat this. Tried mixing with their food. Outside feral cats (NYC) who eat mostly everything left it.
T**E
Cats fave treat
My cats favorite treats. These things smell nasty but she LOVES them!
N**D
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!
B**L
My cats loved it! To bad it expires after 30 days tho
S**E
all my cats love it! It's a hit! 10/10 would recommend to others to get.
K**Y
Having read many reviews and the nutritional information on these I was very happy with my purchase. Unfortunately my cat is very picky and wasn't too happy about her new food topper.
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