| Nutritional Analysis | ||
| Beef- Freeze- | Dried | |
| Serving Size | 2.4 oz. | |
| Vitamins | ||
| DM Basis | Units | |
| Vitamin A | 23,350 | IU/lb |
| Thiamine:B1 | 0.11 | mg/100g |
| Riboflavin:B2 | 0.46 | mg/100g |
| Niacin: B3 | 1.4 | mg/100g |
| Pyridoxine: B6 | 0.3 | mg/100g |
| Vitamin B12 | 7.7 | MCG/100g |
| Vitamin D | 502 | IU/lb |
| Vitamin E | 26 | IU/lb |
| Folate: B9 | 0.2 | mg/kg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.9 | mg/100g |
| Choline | 1316 | mg/kg |
| Minerals | ||
| DM Basis | Units | |
| Calcium | 1.15 | % |
| Copper | 14 | ppm |
| Iodine | 4.8 | ppm |
| Iron | 81 | ppm |
| Magnesium | 0.06 | % |
| Manganese | 7 | ppm |
| Phosphorus | 1.07 | % |
| Potassium | 0.6 | % |
| Selenium | 1.66 | ppm |
| Sodium | 0.34 | % |
| Zinc | 76 | ppm |
| Ca:P ratio | 1.07:1 | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| DM Basis | Units | |
| Arginine | 0.66 | % |
| Cystine | 0.54 | % |
| Histidine | 0.29 | % |
| Isoleucins | 0.46 | % |
| Leucins | 0.76 | % |
| Lysine | 0.78 | % |
| Methionine | 0.54 | % |
| Phenylalanine | 0.46 | % |
| Threonine | 0.59 | % |
| Tryptophan | 0.25 | % |
| Tyrosine | 0.45 | % |
| Valine | 0.51 | % |
| Taurine | 0.22 | % |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| DM Basis | Units | |
| Omega 3 | 0.184 | % |
| Omega 6 | 0.397 | % |
| Carbohydrates | <1 | % |

Ingredients: Beef, beef tripe, beef lung, ground beef bone, beef liver, beef heart, beef kidney, beef blood, beef fat, herring oil (natural source of vitamin D), mixed tocopherols (natural antioxidant) d-alpha tocopherol (natural vitamin E)
Feeding Guidelines |
Guarantee Analysis |
| 6 lb. dog | 1/3 cups | Crude Protein, min. | ........................................................42% |
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| 12 lb. dog | 3/4 cups | Crude Fat, min. | .......................................................32% |
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| 25 lb. dog | 1-1/2 cups | Crude Fiber, max. | ...................................................... 1.9% |
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| 50 lb. dog | 3 cups | Moisture, max. | ...................................................7.5% |
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| 100 lb. dog | 6 cups | Calories per oz | ........................................................184 |
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Vital essentials is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all stages.
Cost of Feeding Raw Nibblets |
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# of days 1 lb.5 oz. bag will last |
Dogs Wt. |
$ per day |
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| 20 | 6 lb. | $1.50 | less than a can of soda |
| 11 | 12 lb. | $2.73 | less than a small premium coffee |
| 6.5 | 25 lb. | $4.61 | less then a small latte |
Safe handling: Vital Essentials freeze-dried raw diets provide excellent nutrition for your pet. Because these 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 meats 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.
