Vital Essentials Minnows Cat Treats, 0.5 oz | Freeze-Dried Raw | Single Ingredient | Grain Free, Gluten Free, Filler Free

Buyers beware: these freeze-dried minnows are not just treats — they are a gateway snack to feline felonies.I bought these thinking, "Oh how cute, a healthy little snack for my sweet baby kittens." What I actually purchased was the catalyst to a full-blown Ocean's Eleven-style heist.My household has two masterminds-in-fur: one older cat with Olympic-level vertical jumps, and a younger kitten who could probably crack a biometric safe with a twist-tie and three seconds. Together? Unstoppable.I came home from the simple task of dropping off my kids at school — just 20 minutes tops — and walked into what I can only describe as Minnow Mayhem™. The older cat had scaled the high kitchen cabinets (where we thought the treats were safely hidden), then yeeted the bag down like some sort of loot drop to his partner in crime. My younger kitten, already waiting like a furry gremlin, had the bag ripped open in a time span that made me question the laws of physics.In the 15 steps it took for me to reach the kitchen, the job was done. The bag was open. The minnows were being inhaled. And me? I made the mistake of trying to intervene.That's when my younger kitten unlocked their final form: Feral Flash™. I reached for the bag and suddenly — BAM — a blur of paws, a flurry of crunches, and then… silence. Except for the sound of tiny, dried fish raining across my floor like a seafood apocalypse.My kitchen looked like Poseidon's pantry exploded.So yes — five stars. Absolutely delicious, apparently. But guard these with your life. Store them in a biometric safe. Possibly a bank vault. Because once your cats get a taste, they will stop at nothing. They will find them. They will open them. And they will eat them like furry piranhas at a Vegas buffet.Don’t be like me. Protect yourself. Protect your minnows.

I absolutely love these! I feed them to both my turtle as well as my cats! Both absolutely love them! They are real and natural! Good quantity amount for what you receive! My cats and turtle appear to absolutely love the taste! My tuxedo literally goes nuts for them and he gets super fluffy with excitement when he gets these as treats! I love giving my cats and turtle natural real food. Nothing nasty. They are easy to chew! Both cat and turtle have no problems chewing or digesting them! Their healthy overall and good source of omegas for the pets!

I bought these Minnow cat treats as a special surprise for my cats’ birthday month—just a little something extra to spoil them with! I was mainly looking for a healthy, high-protein option, and these did not disappoint. Both of my cats loved them right away! I’ve also noticed that they seem to stay full just a little bit longer after having these, which is a nice bonus. Perfect as an occasional treat or reward. I’ll definitely be repurchasing. Highly recommend for any cat parent looking to mix up treat time with something nutritious and fun!

My cats showed no interest on the treats at first, and they left them on the floor. On the second day, one of my cats liked them, but he doesn't seem crazy about them. I'll wait to see if the other cat wants to try them, but he's a bit picky, and he probably won't. The treats smell good and I got them as my cats do not like having their teeth brushed, and these treats help to clean the teeth.

1 out of my 5 loved the minnows! I have 2 kittens going to new homes ( 1 of those is the one that **loves** the minnows) and 3 adult cats. The 1 kitten is crazy about them! The rest (1 kitten and 3 adults) are not too sure... I would reccomend these as long as A) it's affordable to you. Or B) you have a friend/family/neighbor to give them as a 'kitty present' *just* in case your own kitty doesn't take to them. If they do, you won't be disappointed! I think its worth the try to be honest. I just held them and used my thumb nail to break them into 1/3 or 1/4 (depending on size). Unless your kitty is fully grown and sorta wild, I would reccomend breaking them up. Plus it releases a different smell that may entice them. I gave a 4 star because it's my first night trying them and the reaction that we recieved from the 1 kitten was well worth the money! Who knows.. the others may beg for them tomorrow!

I bought the minnows for my 10 month old kitten. I wanted these to fulfill his needs for his hunting instincts and play. I toss one over, he darts to chase it. He'll play with it and chew it, then devour the rest. Very crunchy, but he loves it! He's very energetic and playful, so this is a perfect addition for his routine. I tried to feed some to our 2 other adult cats, but they showed no interest. So keep in mind that this may not be for every kitty! But overall, great healthy treats for cats!

Just got these. For anyone wondering, they are real organs. They were way too big for my kitten, so I had to chop them up. He really loves freeze dried treats (I use them as toppers for his food). He loves his minnows and he absolutely loved this. I did have to cut them up. I did it with my hands, though, and they are a bit wet on the inside, so I suggest cutting them with a knife. The only downside is the bag is really small and there aren't many inside - but I found the bigger bag for the dog treats is exactly the same and worth the cost. We have a corgi too, so I'll have to see if he likes them as well when the rest of my family are back from camping. I like to get treats they can share.