{"product_id":"vital-essentials-freeze-dried-raw-cat-chicken-entree-mini-patties","title":"Vital Essentials | Freeze-Dried Raw Cat | Chicken Entree | Mini Patties","description":"\u003csection id=\"KEY_BENEFITS-section\" class=\"styles_infoGroupSection__bFZf8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis freeze-dried raw cat food delivers high-protein, grain-free nutrition with no fillers, artificial colors, or flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze-drying helps preserve the natural nutrients found in meat, organs, and bone without cooking, offering a meat-first alternative to traditional pet food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven picky eaters love the natural aroma and flavor, supporting consistent eating habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-formed mini patties make feeding simple and flexible, allowing you to portion, crumble, or rehydrate meals to match your feline friend's preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVital Essentials combines trusted animal proteins and rigorous quality standards to deliver consistent, minimally processed nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"kib-truncation-47-focus-target\" class=\"kib-truncation-focus-target\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"truncation-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"styles_infoGroupSection__bFZf8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake mealtime more flexible for your persnickety kitty with Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Entree Cat Food Mini Patties. This recipe features 99% raw chicken, organs, and bone, providing the meat-first nutrition your cat is naturally drawn to. Each batch is gently freeze-dried to help preserve the aroma and flavor your kitty instinctively recognizes, making it a great choice for picky eaters, selective cats, and felines who tend to get bored with mealtime. The pre-formed mini patties make portioning simple. Each patty can be broken apart, crumbled, or rehydrated with water to create a pate-like texture. Serve them as a complete and balanced meal, or use them as a topper or mixer with wet or dry food. Vital Essentials makes it easy to rotate recipes, support finicky felines, and add variety to your cat's meals. For minimally processed, premium nutrition at every life stage, try Vital Essentials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"styles_infoGroupSectionTitle___9Hld\"\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash 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 meat and poultry products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"INGREDIENTS-section\" class=\"styles_infoGroupSection__bFZf8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"styles_infoGroupSectionTitle___9Hld\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken, Chicken Heart, Chicken Liver, Herring Oil, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"CALORIC_CONTENT-section\" class=\"styles_infoGroupSection__bFZf8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"styles_infoGroupSectionTitle___9Hld\"\u003eCaloric Content\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4307 kcal\/kg, 122 kcal\/oz, 76 kcal\/patty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"GUARANTEED_ANALYSIS-section\" class=\"styles_infoGroupSection__bFZf8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"styles_infoGroupSectionTitle___9Hld\"\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"styles_markdownTable__0uIx2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude Protein\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53.0% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude Fat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.0% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude Fiber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0% max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0% max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kib-accordion-new-item__header-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kib-accordion-new-item__header-title-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"kib-accordion-new-item__title\"\u003eFeeding Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton id=\"kib-accordion-new-item-50\" class=\"kib-accordion-new-item__trigger\" type=\"button\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"kib-accordion-new-item-50-content\" class=\"kib-accordion-new-item__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kib-accordion-new-item__content-transition\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"FEEDING_INSTRUCTIONS-section\" class=\"styles_infoGroupSection__bFZf8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"styles_markdownTable__0uIx2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eServing Size (Per Patty)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 1\/2 - 2 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 - 5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 - 7 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 - 11 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 12 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreparation\u003c\/em\u003e: Freeze - Dried Mini Patties can be fed as is or rehydrated with warm water. After adding water, let sit for a few minutes and then serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximize freshness, do not break original 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 of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"TRANSITION_INSTRUCTIONS-section\" class=\"styles_infoGroupSection__bFZf8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"styles_infoGroupSectionTitle___9Hld\"\u003eTransition Instructions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch to a purely raw diet slowly. Some pets may take to raw immediately, while others may take longer because they are hooked on the added flavorings in traditional pet food. Take at least 10 days to 2 weeks to gradually transition your pet's diet. This gives the digestive system time to adjust to the new food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Hip Hound ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67914969284744,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/1053\/0184\/files\/a7622c14-e937-43a6-befd-a075475b83f3.png?v=1794451214","url":"https:\/\/hiphound.com\/products\/vital-essentials-freeze-dried-raw-cat-chicken-entree-mini-patties","provider":"Hip Hound ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}