| Nutritional Analysis | ||
| Chicken w/Liver | Freeze- | Dried |
| Serving Size | 2.4 oz. | |
| Vitamins | ||
| DM Basis | Units | |
| Vitamin A | 18,350 | IU/lb |
| Thiamine:B1 | 0.13 | mg/100g |
| Riboflavin:B2 | 0.47 | mg/100g |
| Niacin: B3 | 1.3 | mg/100g |
| Pyridoxine: B6 | 0.31 | mg/100g |
| Vitamin B12 | 7.7 | MCG/100g |
| Vitamin D | 810 | IU/lb |
| Vitamin E | 31 | IU/lb |
| Folate: B9 | 0.19 | mg/kg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.8 | mg/100g |
| Choline | 2416 | mg/kg |
| Minerals | ||
| DM Basis | Units | |
| Calcium | 1.65 | % |
| Copper | 17 | ppm |
| Iodine | 4 | ppm |
| Iron | 81 | ppm |
| Magnesium | 0.09 | % |
| Manganese | 7.6 | ppm |
| Phosphorus | 1.32 | % |
| Potassium | 0.68 | % |
| Selenium | 1.26 | ppm |
| Sodium | 0.242 | % |
| Zinc | 78 | ppm |
| Ca:P ratio | 1.13:1 | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| DM Basis | Units | |
| Arginine | 0.63 | % |
| Cystine | 1.02 | % |
| Histidine | 0.34 | % |
| Isoleucins | 0.56 | % |
| Leucins | 1.29 | % |
| Lysine | 1.23 | % |
| Methionine | 0.65 | % |
| Phenylalanine | 0.51 | % |
| Threonine | 0.77 | % |
| Tryptophan | 0.25 | % |
| Tyrosine | 0.45 | % |
| Valine | 0.71 | % |
| Taurine | 0.26 | % |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| DM Basis | Units | |
| Omega 3 | 0.182 | % |
| Omega 6 | 0.393 | % |
| Carbohydrates | <1 | % |
Freeze-Dried Mini Pet Patties
Chicken w/ Liver Entree for Cats
16.5 oz. Pouch
Ingredients: Ground chicken with bone, beef liver, chicken liver, chicken heart, herring oil (natural source of vitamin D), d-alpha tocopherol (natural vitamin E), mixed tocopherols (natural antioxidant)
Feeding Guidelines |
Guarantee Analysis |
| 1.5 lb. cat | 1/4 mini patty | Crude Protein, min. | ........................................................43% | |
| 3 lb. cat | 1/2 mini patty | Crude Fat, min. | ........................................................27% |
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| 6 lb. cat | 1 mini patty | Crude Fiber, max. | .......................................................3.1% |
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| 9 lb. cat | 1 1/2 mini patties | Moisture, max. | .......................................................7.5% |
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| 12 lb. cat | 2 mini patties | Calories per patty | .........................................................114 |
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| 15 lb. cat | 2 1/2 mini patties | |||
| 18 lb. cat | 3 mini patties |
The above feeding guide is based on feeding 2% of body weight. Growing kittens and pregnant or nursing cats may require as much as 3-4% of body weight fed daily during early growth and high bio-performance requirement periods.
Vital essentials is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all stages.
Cost of Feeding Raw |
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# of days 3 lb. 8 oz. bag will last |
Cat's wt. |
$ per day |
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| 112 | 1.5 lb. | $.29 | |
| 56 | 3 lb. | $.57 | |
| 28 | 6 lb. | $1.14 | |
| 21 | 9 lb. | $1.52 | |
| 14 | 12 lb. | $2.29 | |
| 10 | 15 lb. | $3.20 | |
Safe handling: Vital Essentials freeze-dried raw diets provide excellent nutrition for your pet. Because these poultry and meat products are raw, it is essential that food preparers take steps to maintain safety all the way to the feeding area. Practicing safe-handling methods in the home can reduce the risk of foodborne illness and keep your family healthy.
For your protection, please follow these instructions for safest use:
Wash hands thoroughly in hot, soapy water before and after handling raw pet food to prevent contamination.
Wash all utensils, counters and feeding dishes with hot, soapy water after each use or contact with raw poultry and meat products.
To maximize freshness, do not break orginal seal until ready to use. Remove as much air as possible when closing zipper and store in cool, dark place. Best if fed within 30 days after opening.
