Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Necks Dog Treats 9oz

Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Necks are a single-ingredient, bone-in treat made from 100% chicken neck. Freeze-dried to preserve the raw nutritional profile, these butcher-cut treats deliver 42% crude protein alongside naturally occurring calcium and phosphorus from the bone structure. A practical raw feeding treat and rawhide-free alternative suitable for dogs of all sizes and life stages.

Quick Product Snapshot

Why Pet Owners Choose This Treat

• Single-ingredient chicken neck: 100% chicken neck with no fillers, binders, or additives - the ingredient list begins and ends with chicken neck.
• Bone-in structure provides natural calcium and phosphorus: The neck bone delivers naturally occurring calcium and phosphorus without synthetic mineral supplementation.
• Rawhide-free alternative: Freeze-dried chicken necks offer a natural chewing experience without the processing concerns associated with rawhide products.
• 42% crude protein from butcher-cut whole protein: High protein density from a whole-food animal source, not a processed protein concentrate.
• Freeze-dried raw preservation: The freeze-drying process retains the raw nutritional profile of chicken neck without artificial preservatives.
• Grain-free and clean label: No grains, artificial flavors, or synthetic fillers - suitable for raw, ancestral, or grain-free feeding routines.
• Engages natural chewing behavior: The bone-in format provides a more substantial chewing experience than soft or bite-sized treats, supporting oral engagement.

Ingredient Transparency

The sole ingredient is chicken neck. There are no secondary ingredients, fillers, binders, or preservatives of any kind. The freeze-drying process is used in place of artificial preservation methods, maintaining the raw nutritional profile of the whole chicken neck including bone, meat, and connective tissue. This makes the ingredient panel as straightforward as possible for owners evaluating treats for dogs with food sensitivities or those following a raw or limited ingredient diet.

Texture, Size, and Feeding Experience

Freeze-dried chicken necks have a firm, crisp texture due to the bone-in structure. The neck softens as the dog chews, making it more digestible than raw or air-dried bone alternatives. At 42.5 kcal per piece, these are higher in calories than bite-sized training treats - daily treat portions should account for this, particularly for smaller or less active dogs. Larger dogs may consume a neck in a single sitting, while smaller dogs may take longer or benefit from supervision to ensure appropriate piece sizing. Always select a treat size appropriate for your dog's breed and jaw size.

Feeding Guidance and Safety

• Always supervise your dog during treat time - bone-in treats require monitoring.
• Select an appropriate size for your dog's breed and jaw size.
• Provide fresh water alongside treat feeding.
• Adjust daily treat portions based on your dog's size, weight, and activity level - at 42.5 kcal per piece, account for these in daily caloric totals.
• Treats should complement, not replace, a complete and balanced diet.
• Store in a cool, dry place and reseal packaging after each use.

Product Highlights

• Single-ingredient freeze-dried raw chicken necks
• 42% crude protein, 28% crude fat
• 42.5 kcal per piece - account for in daily portions
• Bone-in - naturally occurring calcium and phosphorus
• Rawhide-free natural chewing alternative
• No fillers, grains, or artificial additives
• Suitable for all dog sizes and life stages
• 9oz package | Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 3.25 inches

Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Necks offer a clean, bone-in treat option for owners who prioritize ingredient transparency and raw whole-food nutrition. Use as a substantial chewing reward or occasional treat, supervise during feeding, and always select an appropriate size for your dog.

Product Specifications

Commercial

• Brand: Vital Essentials
• SKU: S002980B002392P000061V001
• Barcode: 840199684212

Physical

• Package Size: 9oz
• Weight: 3.5 lb (shipping weight)
• Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 3.25 inches
• Texture: Firm, Crisp (Freeze-Dried, Bone-In)
• Form: Whole freeze-dried chicken necks

Nutritional

• Primary Ingredient: Chicken Neck
• Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (Min) 42%, Crude Fat (Min) 28%, Crude Fiber (Max) 5%, Moisture (Max) 8%
• Caloric Content: 4403 kcal/kg | 42.5 kcal/pc

Dietary

• Single Ingredient: Yes
• Grain-Free: Yes
• Rawhide-Free: Yes
• No Artificial Additives: Yes

Suitability

• Life Stage: All Life Stages
• Dog Size: All Sizes (select appropriate size)

Ingredients

• Chicken neck