Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Duck Hearts Dog Treats 10oz

Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Duck Hearts are a single-ingredient organ meat treat made from 100% duck heart. Freeze-dried to preserve the raw nutritional profile, these treats deliver 36% crude protein alongside naturally occurring iron, taurine, and CoQ10 - nutrients found in whole muscle and organ meat that are not typically present in standard processed treats. Suitable for dogs of all sizes and life stages, including those on novel protein or limited ingredient diets.

Quick Product Snapshot

Why Pet Owners Choose This Treat

• Single-ingredient duck heart: 100% duck heart with no fillers, binders, or additives - the ingredient list begins and ends with duck heart.
• Novel protein source: Duck is a less common protein that works well for dogs with sensitivities to chicken, beef, or other standard proteins.
• Naturally occurring iron: Duck heart is a whole organ meat that provides naturally occurring iron, which supports normal immune function without synthetic supplementation.
• Taurine and CoQ10 from whole organ meat: Organ meats like duck heart contain naturally occurring taurine and CoQ10 - compounds not typically found in muscle-only or processed treats.
• 36% crude protein from a whole-food source: High protein density from a single organ meat, not a processed protein concentrate.
• Freeze-dried raw preservation: The freeze-drying process retains the raw nutritional profile of duck heart without artificial preservatives.
• Grain-free and clean label: No grains, artificial flavors, or synthetic fillers - suitable for raw, ancestral, or grain-free feeding routines.

Ingredient Transparency

The sole ingredient is duck heart. 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 organ meat. This makes the ingredient panel as straightforward as possible for owners evaluating treats for dogs with food sensitivities, novel protein requirements, or those following a raw or limited ingredient diet.

Texture, Size, and Feeding Experience

Freeze-dried duck hearts have a light, crisp texture that softens slightly with moisture from a dog's mouth. The whole heart format means piece size is larger than bite-sized training treats - at 17 kcal per piece, portioning is important for smaller dogs or those in calorie-managed feeding programs. Larger dogs can take the treat whole, while smaller dogs benefit from breaking pieces into halves or quarters. The natural aroma of duck organ meat is present but milder than beef tripe, making these more practical for indoor training use.

Feeding Guidance and Safety

• Supervise your dog during treat time.
• Provide fresh water alongside treat feeding.
• Break into smaller pieces for small or toy breed dogs.
• Adjust daily treat portions based on your dog's size, weight, and activity level - at 17 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 duck hearts
• 36% crude protein, 19% crude fat
• 17 kcal per piece - account for in daily portions
• Naturally occurring iron, taurine, and CoQ10 from whole organ meat
• Novel protein - suitable for dogs with common protein sensitivities
• No fillers, grains, or artificial additives
• Suitable for all dog sizes and life stages
• 10oz package | Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 3.25 inches

Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Duck Hearts offer a clean, organ-based treat option for owners who prioritize ingredient transparency and whole-food raw nutrition. Use as a high-value training reward or occasional treat, portion appropriately for your dog's size, and always supervise treat feeding for a safe experience.

Product Specifications

Commercial

• Brand: Vital Essentials
• SKU: S002980B002392P000070V001
• Barcode: 840199684229

Physical

• Package Size: 10oz
• Weight: 3.5 lb (shipping weight)
• Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 3.25 inches
• Texture: Light, Crisp (Freeze-Dried)
• Form: Whole freeze-dried duck hearts

Nutritional

• Primary Ingredient: Duck Heart
• Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (Min) 36%, Crude Fat (Min) 19%, Crude Fiber (Max) 2%, Moisture (Max) 8%
• Caloric Content: 5043 kcal/kg | 17 kcal/pc

Dietary

• Single Ingredient: Yes
• Grain-Free: Yes
• Novel Protein: Yes (Duck)
• No Artificial Additives: Yes

Suitability

• Life Stage: All Life Stages
• Dog Size: All Sizes

Ingredients

• Duck heart