Vital Essentials Minnows Cat Treats, 1 oz | Freeze-Dried Raw | Single Ingredient | Grain Free, Gluten Free, Filler Free

These treats are made from 100% freeze-dried minnows—no fillers, no additives, no mystery ingredients. Just wholesome protein. It’s reassuring to know exactly what I’m feeding my pets, especially with all the questionable treats out there.My cat, who’s usually picky, treats these like gold. And my dog? He’ll do tricks just to earn one. The scent is strong enough to grab their attention, but not overpowering for humans. It’s like pet crack—in the best way.Unlike wet or oily treats, these are dry and clean to handle. They don’t leave residue on your fingers, and they’re easy to store. Plus, they’re shelf-stable, so I can keep a stash on hand without worrying about spoilage.Because they’re small (I've experienced larger minnows from other brands that my cat didn't care for) and high-value, they work great as training rewards or puzzle toy fillers. I’ve even used them to coax my cat into her carrier—no resistance when minnows are involved!If you’re looking for a treat that’s nutritious, species-appropriate, and adored by both cats and dogs, freeze-dried minnows are a must-try. They’re a little weird-looking at first (yes, they’re whole fish!), but once you see your pets’ reaction, you’ll understand the hype.

I recently picked up the Vital Essentials Chicken Breast Cat Treats (freeze-dried raw, 1 oz) and wow — my cats went absolutely nuts for them! From the moment I opened the bag, they were right there, tails twitching, eyes wide, and ready to pounce. The quality of the chicken looks and smells fresh (well, as fresh as freeze-dried gets!) and the texture is perfect for them to crunch on.These treats have officially earned a spot on my subscriber list because there’s no way I can run out — my cats would stage a full-blown protest. 😹 They even come running when they hear the bag crinkle. It’s such a great feeling knowing I’m giving them something healthy, pure, and high-protein, without all the filler junk you see in a lot of treats.Highly recommend for any cat owner who loves spoiling their fur babies. Warning: once they try these, they might just turn into tiny treat addicts!

So worth the price! Is a little higher than the general treats but possibly the best for your cats. Stays good and fresh for a long time due to them being freeze-dried. My cats love the taste of these and practically beg for more! Looks great and smells like the real deal, not artificial. One of the best cat treats available in my opinion.

The media could not be loaded. I’ve bought these more than five times now—safe to say they’re a hit in this house. My cat absolutely loses her mind over these little freeze-dried minnows. I’ve tried adding other treats to the diet, but nothing gets the same reaction like with these and with freeze dried eggs. She hears the bag and comes sprinting.What I love is that they’re just one ingredient—literally just fish, no fillers or weird stuff. That gives me peace of mind, especially since my cat can be sensitive to other treats. They’re a bit crunchy and kind of gross if you’re squeamish (they’re whole fish), but I honestly don’t care because she loves them so much. Think of fried fish! Looks the same.They’re a bit pricey for the amount, but it’s totally worth it for how excited she gets and it adds to her daily healthy food intake.She also barely chews them, a couple of bites and down the gullet it goes — but never had any digestive issues or similar.

The cat is got this for wouldn't eat them, but she want feeling well and stopped eating all dry treats. However, my kid's cat absolutely loves them. We do break them apart because some of the pieces are too big for her but we'll buy these again

These are a BIG HIT at home. Cats and dogs both love them. The duck liver doesn't smell good though.Freeze dried meat. Very healthy. You can soak them in water or feed them dry. They're freeze dried so they should last a long time, unless they get wet.Packaged by weight, not by volume. There's not a lot in the bag. These are not going to be a daily treat. The fact that they really like them and they're very healthy makes them worth the money. It depends on how you feel about your animals.I recommend these.

I absolutely love these! I feed them to both my turtle as well as my cats! Both absolutely love them! They are real and natural! Good quantity amount for what you receive! My cats and turtle appear to absolutely love the taste! My tuxedo literally goes nuts for them and he gets super fluffy with excitement when he gets these as treats! I love giving my cats and turtle natural real food. Nothing nasty. They are easy to chew! Both cat and turtle have no problems chewing or digesting them! Their healthy overall and good source of omegas for the pets!

My cats tried to kill me because I didn’t give them moreThis is the best cat treat I think I’ve every given them, it is a healthy treat and it was perfect for them. Worth every pennyEdit: the next morning (day 2) I woke up and was going to give them some breakfast when I look at the floor and the entire bag was ripped open and they were all gone. I was shocked. I just ordered two more bags but those kitties are in trouble and won’t get any for a while. They never have reacted like this to a treat, so it’s safe to say it’s great!