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Why Vital Essentials?

Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Vital Essentials sources premium butcher cut proteins to create raw foods, toppers, and treats that are frozen at the peak of freshness.

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USA Made

Proudly made and
packaged in Green
Bay, Wisconsin.

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Limited Ingredients

Made with limited ingredients
and minimally processed to
preserve nutrients.

different meat proteins

High Protein Content

Made with only whole
animal protein – meat,
organs, and bones.

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Vital Essentials


Freeze-Dried Food for Dogs & Cats

Made with U.S.A. sourced proteins, Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Foods are limited ingredient and single-source protein recipes. Crumble and rehydrate their Mini Patties for a moisture rich option or scoop and serve up a bowl of their Mini Nibs for pets that prefer crunchy textures.

Meal Toppers for Dogs

Freeze-dried for freshness, Vital Essentials Meal Toppers add a boost of raw protein to existing meals with butcher quality meats. Each recipe is made with just one protein source and aids digestive health with natural enzymes.

Treats for Dogs & Cats

Using humanely harvested, whole animal protein, Vital Essentials Treats utilize ingredients that pets instinctively crave. These gluten-free and grain-free treats have a variety of proteins for your dog or cat to choose from.

Dog Deli Treats

Made with single-source proteins, Vital Essentials Dog Deli Treats are a great way to give your pet a satisfying snack in between meals. These freeze-dried treats help support healthy teeth and gums while giving pets an extra boost of protein.

The Vital Essentials Story


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Founded by husband-and-wife team Lanny and Cheryl Viegut, Vital Essentials is a proud Midwest-based business that works to produce high-quality pet foods and treats. All products are made on-site, meaning there are no third-party processors, co-packers, or other organizations involved in the manufacturing of their products. Vital Essentials is proud to source only the best whole animal Butcher Cut Protein and provide a variety of food, treats, snacks, and toppers that pets need with the convenience pet owners want.

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