--- product_id: 640321923 title: "Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Food, Rabbit Mini Patties, 15 oz Bag | Soft, Complete Meal or Topper, Rehydrate, Made with 99% Rabbit, Organs & Bone, High Protein Raw Nutrition, Grain-Free Recipe" brand: "vital essentials" price: "$138.37" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Vital Essentials" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/640321923-vital-essentials-freeze-dried-cat-food-rabbit-mini-patties-15 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Grain & filler free 53% protein power Freeze-dried freshness Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Food, Rabbit Mini Patties, 15 oz Bag | Soft, Complete Meal or Topper, Rehydrate, Made with 99% Rabbit, Organs & Bone, High Protein Raw Nutrition, Grain-Free Recipe **Brand:** vital essentials **Price:** $138.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🥩 Elevate your cat’s diet with raw protein perfection! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Food, Rabbit Mini Patties, 15 oz Bag | Soft, Complete Meal or Topper, Rehydrate, Made with 99% Rabbit, Organs & Bone, High Protein Raw Nutrition, Grain-Free Recipe by vital essentials - **How much does it cost?** $138.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/640321923-vital-essentials-freeze-dried-cat-food-rabbit-mini-patties-15) ## Best For - vital essentials enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted vital essentials brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Whole Animal, No Fillers:** Muscle, organs & bone marrow with zero additives, grains, or artificial nasties. - • **Humanely Sourced & USA Made:** Crafted with responsibly raised rabbit protein from trusted farms. - • **Protein-Packed Raw Goodness:** 53% minimum crude protein fuels peak feline vitality and energetic play. - • **Easy to Serve, Versatile Meal:** Feed dry or rehydrate quickly for a complete meal or premium topper. - • **Freeze-Dried for Maximum Nutrients:** Preserves natural vitamins and minerals for a fresh-from-the-hunt experience. ## Overview Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Raw Rabbit Mini Patties deliver a high-protein, grain-free, whole animal diet crafted from premium butcher-cut rabbit. Freeze-dried to lock in nutrients and flavor, this USA-made cat food supports healthy skin, strong muscles, clean teeth, and digestive wellness. Perfect as a complete meal or topper, it contains no fillers, artificial ingredients, or grains—just pure, responsibly sourced raw nutrition for cats of all life stages. ## Description When it comes to feeding your cat a raw diet, superior protein provides superior benefits. Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Raw Rabbit Cat Food Mini Patties are packed with premium butcher cut raw protein, responsibly sourced and humanely harvested, to support your cat's overall health and wellness. Whole animal protein from muscle, organs, and bone marrow delivers lean, strong muscles and energy, digestive health, and clean teeth and gums in every bowl, keeping your pet looking and feeling their best. With Vital Essentials, you can feed raw with confidence and ease, and give your cat the health and vitality they deserve. CALORIE CONTENT: ME = 3812 kcal/kg | ME = 65 kcal/patty. GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Crude Fiber, max: 2% | Crude Fat, min: 17% | Crude Protein, min: 53% | Moisture, max: 8%. PREPARATION & STORAGE: Feed freeze-dried mini patties as is or rehydrate with warm water. Simply crumble, add water, mix and serve for a moisture rich complete and balanced meal that can be served as is or topped over your pet's current dry food. Always provide access to clean, fresh water. Keep freeze-dried products sealed and stored in a cool, dry dark place. Keep out of reach of young children and pets. Not for human consumption. Best if fed within 30 days after opening. Review: Awesome quality! - Floki loved the taste of these patties, though he preferred them dry rather than wet, so I'll likely switch to the small nibs version. They break apart easily, no hassle there. They have a strong aroma that Floki loves, he always comes runnin' when I open the bag. They're expensive, naturally, so I feed them more as a topper/snack alongside his wet food. Review: It's a hit! - I was half expecting my girl to not like this entrée given that the rabbit treats she refuses to touch. I will say that she's currently seven months old so she may not have her adult teeth in. Treat which is nibs has a small bone in it. I only found that out rehydrating it. Now the patty is fine for my girl. It has ground, powdered bone in it so it's not bothersome for my girl. She immediately took to eating this and ate most of the serving in one shot. She normally grazes her food and takes entirely too long to eat a 3oz serving of any food. It didn't take long to rehydrate however I sort of cooked it a bit having used boiled water from my kettle. Patty turned into what looked like shreds to me. Originally I presented the patty broken up dry but my girl absolutely refused it that way. It's not a big deal for me as she eats Primal Instinct brand of dehydrated rabbit dry which is given as a kibble topper. Between Vital and Primal, for rehydrating Vital wins. Vital looks like real rabbit to me in that it maintains a pink like color. Rabbit when cooked shouldn't be any shade of deep brown or caramel. Primal adds coloring to their option which isn't he best for any cat. Both options is easy to break apart into smaller pieces. Scent wise, I personally feel that Primal is more fragrant dry. Vital's option was very fragrant when rehydrated. Price point wise, both brands is expensive. It's not the most cost effective. Despite the price my cat seems to be thriving on both options with a shiny, soft coat and extra energy. Also because this a raw product there isn't any gums included in the option. Her bowel movements have been normal log shaped and mild smelling. Wet foods with gums will always cause poor bowels and more smelly one. My girl just so happened to be sensitive to gums so I have noted the differences in her bowels when off gums vs given foods with them. Overall I definitely recommend Vital's freeze dried food. It doesn't have to be served raw as using boiling water or microwaving it cooks it. Either way, this is the closest to a real hunt my girl will ever have in her diet. ## Features - FREEZE-DRIED RAW RABBIT CAT FOOD: Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Food packs more protein than industry standard into every bite to deliver the peak vitality your cat deserves, especially when compared to dehydrated cat food. Our complete and balanced freeze-dried raw cat food is packed with responsibly sourced premium butcher cut rabbit. - USA MADE WITH THE FINEST GLOBALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS: Premium freeze dried cat food made with European sourced proteins. Give your feline friend a wholesome and nutritious meal, packed with the goodness of high-quality proteins sourced from trusted farms. - BETTER PROTEIN = BETTER BENEFITS: The best freeze dried cat food on the market uses 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 food and treats are farm-raised 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 bite of Vital Essentials freeze dried cat food. - WHOLE ANIMAL PROTEIN: We harvest high-quality protein from the whole animal, with no cat food additives, fillers, dyes, flavorings, artificial preservatives, legumes, grains, or rendered by-products. Vital Essentials also offers the widest variety of single-protein raw cat food products on the market. Great for picky eaters and cats with allergies. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0D79YWTL9 | | ASIN | B0D79YWTL9 | | Additional Features | Freeze-Dried, Whole Animal Protein, Humanely Harvested, No additives, no fillers and no artificial ingredients | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Allergen Information | Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Rawhide-Free, Wheat Free | | Animal Food Diet Type | Limited Ingredient, Raw | | Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Humanely Raised, No Added Antibiotics, No Added Hormones, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors | | Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein, Low Carb, No Added Sugar | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,508 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #14 in Freeze-Dried Cat Food | | Brand Name | Vital Essentials | | Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (291) | | Date First Available | July 1, 2024 | | Dog Breed Size | All, Large, Small | | Flavor | Rabbit | | Item Form | Freeze Dried | | Item Weight | 15 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Carnivore Meat Company | | Manufacturer | Carnivore Meat Company | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day | | Pet Type | Cat | | Product Benefits | CLEANER TEETH from natural abrasion., DIGESTIVE HEALTH from natural enzymes., IMMUNE & HEART HEALTH from zinc and taurine., LEAN, STRONG MUSCLES from essential amino acids., MORE ENERGETIC PLAYTIME from whole animal protein. | | Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 9 x 13 inches; 15 ounces | | Recommended Uses For Product | Active, Brain Health, Appetite Stimulation, Skin and Coat Health, Digestive Health, Food Allergies, Training, Sensitive Stomach, Dental Care, Hip and Joint Support | | Special Ingredients | Raw Freeze Dried Rabbit | | 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 | | Target Species | Cat | | UPC | 840199691166 | | Unit Count | 15 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** Vital Essentials - **Flavor:** Rabbit - **Item Form:** Freeze Dried ## Images ![Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Food, Rabbit Mini Patties, 15 oz Bag | Soft, Complete Meal or Topper, Rehydrate, Made with 99% Rabbit, Organs & Bone, High Protein Raw Nutrition, Grain-Free Recipe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81G6ehwitNL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is raw freeze-dried food safe for my pet?** A: Absolutely. Each and every Vital Essentials product is made in our very own facility located in Wisconsin. Our manufacturing facility proudly carries the Global Food Safety Initiative FSC22000 Certification and is EU and Gluten-Free certified. **Q: Why should I wash my hands after handling raw freeze dried food?** A: The FDA recommends washing your hands after handing any raw food, including freeze-dried pet foods. **Q: Is it normal for raw freeze dried food to have an aroma?** A: Yes! Since our foods are made with high levels of meat, you can expect the food to have a meaty aroma. Some proteins have a more noticeable aroma than others. **Q: What if my pet has tummy issues after eating raw freeze dried food?** A: Any change in diet comes with a chance of digestive upset. This is why we recommend a slow transition over the course of 5-7 days when changing your pet's food! This helps give your dog or cat plenty of time to adjust to his or her new diet. **Q: What if my pet doesn't like his new food or treat?** A: We're confident that your pet will LOVE Vital Essentials, but all animals have preferences! If the first product you try isn't a hit with your dog or cat, we offer a wide variety of proteins and textures that we're sure will be a great fit. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome quality! *by S***D on December 1, 2025* Floki loved the taste of these patties, though he preferred them dry rather than wet, so I'll likely switch to the small nibs version. They break apart easily, no hassle there. They have a strong aroma that Floki loves, he always comes runnin' when I open the bag. They're expensive, naturally, so I feed them more as a topper/snack alongside his wet food. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a hit! *by J***E on March 1, 2024* I was half expecting my girl to not like this entrée given that the rabbit treats she refuses to touch. I will say that she's currently seven months old so she may not have her adult teeth in. Treat which is nibs has a small bone in it. I only found that out rehydrating it. Now the patty is fine for my girl. It has ground, powdered bone in it so it's not bothersome for my girl. She immediately took to eating this and ate most of the serving in one shot. She normally grazes her food and takes entirely too long to eat a 3oz serving of any food. It didn't take long to rehydrate however I sort of cooked it a bit having used boiled water from my kettle. Patty turned into what looked like shreds to me. Originally I presented the patty broken up dry but my girl absolutely refused it that way. It's not a big deal for me as she eats Primal Instinct brand of dehydrated rabbit dry which is given as a kibble topper. Between Vital and Primal, for rehydrating Vital wins. Vital looks like real rabbit to me in that it maintains a pink like color. Rabbit when cooked shouldn't be any shade of deep brown or caramel. Primal adds coloring to their option which isn't he best for any cat. Both options is easy to break apart into smaller pieces. Scent wise, I personally feel that Primal is more fragrant dry. Vital's option was very fragrant when rehydrated. Price point wise, both brands is expensive. It's not the most cost effective. Despite the price my cat seems to be thriving on both options with a shiny, soft coat and extra energy. Also because this a raw product there isn't any gums included in the option. Her bowel movements have been normal log shaped and mild smelling. Wet foods with gums will always cause poor bowels and more smelly one. My girl just so happened to be sensitive to gums so I have noted the differences in her bowels when off gums vs given foods with them. Overall I definitely recommend Vital's freeze dried food. It doesn't have to be served raw as using boiling water or microwaving it cooks it. Either way, this is the closest to a real hunt my girl will ever have in her diet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it! *by J***A on March 7, 2025* I've been feeding my two cats a variety of the Vitals freeze dried foods. It isn't their primary diet and I serve them each 1/2 a patty with their dry food (all rehydrated with water or bone broth/goats milk). They both love the rabbit and duck as they have sensitivities to beef/salmon/pork. It definitely is pricey, but if used in addition to your cats' diet it isn't so bad. The 3.75 oz bag will last my two cats about a month since I rotate their proteins so they don't get the one flavor every day. We also really love the toppers/treats from this brand and its all cheaper on Amazon compared to your local pet store. ## Frequently Bought Together - Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food, Rabbit Mini Patties Entree, 15 oz - Vital Essentials® Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12 oz --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/640321923-vital-essentials-freeze-dried-cat-food-rabbit-mini-patties-15](https://www.desertcart.us/products/640321923-vital-essentials-freeze-dried-cat-food-rabbit-mini-patties-15) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-05*