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Vital Essentials Dog Food Review

Company HQ

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Parent company

Carnivore Meat Company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Freeze-Dried Dog Food, Wet Frozen Dog Food

Ratings

63%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 76%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 90%

? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 27%

? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 45%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 69%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 70%

Where to Buy

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Pros

High protein content
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
All protein comes from animal sourced ingredients
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives

Cons

The brand has been previously recalled
Price is above market average

Brand Overview

Vital Essentials is a family-owned company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The product line features raw food and treats for dogs and cats. In addition, Vital Essentials offers hemp chews for dogs and a range of supplements for dogs and cats.

How Much Does Vital Essentials Dog Food Cost

We’ve compared Vital Essentials dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$2.67	$2.65	+1%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.83	$1.19	+54%
Price per day	$1.10	$0.71	+55%

Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Vital Essentials Wet Frozen Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$2.43	$1.68	+45%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.97	$1.32	+48%
Price per day	$1.18	$0.79	+49%

Vital Essentials Wet Frozen Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Vital Essentials Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Vital Essentials dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Freeze-Dried Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	51.39%	44.23%	+16%
DM Fat	26.28%	26.20%	+0%
DM Fiber	4.05%	4.67%	-13%
DM Carb	18.28%	24.63%	-26%

Wet Frozen Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	51.63%	41.85%	+23%
DM Fat	28.27%	23.99%	+18%
DM Fiber	5.98%	5.73%	+4%
DM Carb	14.13%	27.52%	-49%

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Vital Essentials Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Vital Essentials - Pet Foods (07/08/2015) -+

Date:	07/08/2015
Company Name:	Carnivore Meat Company, LLC
Product Description:	Pet Foods
Recall Reason:	Listeria monocytogenes

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Vital Essentials - Frozen Chicken Patties Entree for Dogs (01/15/2016) -+

Date:	01/15/2016
Company Name:	Carnivore Meat Company, LLC
Product Description:	Frozen Chicken Patties Entree for Dogs
Recall Reason:	Potential for salmonella

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Vital Essentials - Freeze-dried beef nibblets for dogs (02/23/2018) -+

Date:	02/23/2018
Company Name:	Carnivore Meat Company, LLC
Product Description:	Freeze-dried beef nibblets for dogs
Recall Reason:	Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

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Vital Essentials - Dog/pet food Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers and Frozen Beef Chub (04/15/2018) -+

Date:	04/15/2018
Company Name:	Carnivore Meat Company, LLC
Product Description:	Dog/pet food Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers and Frozen Beef Chub
Recall Reason:	Salmonella

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Overall Score

74%

Vital Essentials Dog Food Review

Company HQ

Parent company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

Type of food

Ratings

Where to Buy

Brand Overview

How Much Does Vital Essentials Dog Food Cost

Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Dog Food Price Comparison

Vital Essentials Wet Frozen Dog Food Price Comparison

Vital Essentials Nutrient Profile Comparison

Freeze-Dried Dog Food

Wet Frozen Dog Food

Recall History

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