Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Minnows Cat Treats, 0.5 oz Bag

These freeze-dried minnows are great quality—just a single ingredient, which is exactly what I look for in treats for my ferrets. The fish are well dried and look fresh, with no unnecessary additives. I also appreciate the small bag size. Since my ferrets can be picky and usually turn their noses up at anything that isn't their kibble, it's nice to be able to try a new treat without spending a lot of money or worrying about a large bag going to waste. If you have a picky pet and want to try a high-quality, single-ingredient treat, this is a great option.

I purchased these "cat" treats a couple of weeks ago, it was also the first time, I have given freeze dried minnows to my cats, period. I have 3 cats, and I occasionally take cat treats to the feral/stray cats that are around work. My cats: 🐾 my 2 female cats; 1 is a tuxedo (will be 3 yrs old in December) and the other is a Calico (will be 2 yrs old the end of August); neither like these treats, I have given them plain in water no added salt canned sardines (marketed for human consumption) before, and they liked it. But not only did they not like the freeze dried minnows, my calico made a face that if she could talk, might have said; "do you really expect me to eat, a dried dead fish?" 😂 It also seemed like they didn't know how or of they could eat it 🤷‍♀️ . 🐾 My 3rd cat, is a male; will be 2 yrs old in November, really liked these, I may buy them again for him, and my dog 😂 (a chiweenie = chihuahua/dacshund mix; approximately 12 yrs old ). One fell on the floor, when I was putting some in my cats treat dishes, and before I could pick it up my dog gobbled it up. The only ingredient in this treat, is minnows. So, needless to say over the next couple of days my dog enjoyed these as an occasional treat. 🐈 feral/strays: Now at work, there are some feral/stray cats that, some have been around there, long before I started working there almost 11 yrs ago (7/27/15). I bring them treats on occasion and feed them in a non-conspicuous place, off work property. There is one calico there, that has been there for at least the last 3 yrs, and she didn't like these. The rest however loved the treats and seemed to enjoy eating it..

My cats absolutely love these things. And I feel like they’re healthier (no crazy ingredients/preservatives) than other treats. I typically give them 2-3 at a time and they are now trained on when theyre gonna get them. Great size for a quick kitty treat!

Dogs love the freeze dried fish. I worried it would be hard to eat for my dog that doesn't have teeth but these easily crumble into smaller pieces! I love that it's only one ingredient.

I’ve purchased these freeze-dried minnows multiple times, and they have become one of my cat’s favorite treats. The ingredients are simple, and the fish are a good size for rewarding or treating throughout the day. My cat recognizes the bag right away and gets excited every time. The quality has been consistent across the bags I’ve purchased, which is one of the reasons I continue to reorder them. Overall, this has been a reliable treat that my cat enjoys, and I plan to keep buying it.

My cats are absolutely OBSESSED with these treats!! I've seen many of the reviews and I think people may be giving their cats too many at a time. I limit my cats to two a day each and I've seen no problems with their digestive or other. The treats are a bit expensive but as long as my cats are happy then I am more then willing to spend the money!! I'll definitely keep buying them for my cats!!

My cats went crazy for these. Just so you know, they are whole little fish - head and all. Had a couple of instances of up chucking a whole one. They are expensive.

My cat loves these. I was trying to mix things up with getting him something new besides the freeze dried salmon and chicken he usually gets. It’s been great. Until his annual check-up today and crystals have come back into his urine and they identified some bladder stones. Adding these minnow treats has been the only change in food/treats in the last year. If your cat has existing urinary issues, I’d check with your vet before feeding these as I’ve been instructed to stop immediately due to the high mineral content. Just because they are “healthy” doesn’t mean they are the right choice for every cat. And maybe that’s obvious, but I thought maybe this info could help someone. So 5 stars because my cat loves them and there is truly nothing wrong with them. They just aren’t right for my cat. And for the record, I don’t think they have an overwhelming smell like other reviewers. And I tend to have a sensitive nose. Of course there is a fish smell, because that’s what they are.

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My kitten loves this with his wet-food 😍

Product quality is just as expected, good. Thank you!

Both my cat and dog love these treats. It’s pricey but worth it. I got them because of their dander and I thought I was imagining it but nope - their coats are shiny and almost dander free after 3 days of one treat/ day. I have to break the little minnow up for my cat but my dog just eats it whole. Will continue to use!

I was looking for dried fish treats for our cats, having bought a different brand previously that were extremely hard and not at all suitable for cats so I was looking to try a different brand. It was late at night, I was tired and wasn't concentrating properly so I ordered a packet and somehow didn't notice the price until a few days after they'd arrived and I was checking my order history. I paid £11.88 for a 0.5 ounce bag. WHAT?! Ounce for ounce, I'm pretty sure that I've never even bought any human food that's this expensive! All of our 6 cats were very interested in them as they smell extremely fishy as expected, but only two of our cats wanted to eat them. They're very good treats in that they are crispy but light, and easy for the cats to crunch. Unlike the other brand I'd bought before that were very hard and much too chewy for cats. These are great but ridiculously expensive and the price has gone even higher since I bought them. I hope our cats appreciate their luxuriously priced snacks but I doubt it. Two or three crunches and they're looking for another one!