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Instinct Original Grain Free Recipe with Real Chicken Natural Dry Cat Food, 11 lb. Bag

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Flavor Name: Chicken


Size: 1.38 Gallon (Pack of 1)


Features

  • GRAIN FREE CAT FOOD WITH CAGE FREE CHICKEN: Instinct Original dry cat food is made with 81% real animal ingredients and nutritious oils, 19% vegetables, fruits and other wholesome ingredients. Responsibly sourced cage free chicken is the #1 ingredient.
  • NATURAL CAT FOOD: Instinct Original dry cat food is high protein cat food made with probiotics to support healthy digestion and omegas for skin & coat. Made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meals, artificial colors or preservatives.
  • THE FIRST RAW COATED KIBBLE: Our grain free cat food offers balanced nutrition for all cats, including indoor & kittens. Each piece of kibble is coated in freeze dried raw for nutrition & taste. Delicious, healthy flavor that even picky kitties will love.
  • POWER OF RAW INGREDIENTS: Our cat food is made with the pure, real nutrition of raw. Raw is natural, made from real meat & whole food ingredients, protein packed & minimally processed. Made in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world.
  • INSTINCT, THE RAW BRAND: We craft dry & wet cat food from real ingredients. Compare Instinct to Blue Buffalo, Fancy Feast, Hills Science Diet, Royal Canin, Rachel Ray, Natural Balance, Merrick, Purina One, Friskies, Wellness, Iams, Purina Beyond & Weruva.

Description

High animal protein, grain-free recipe guided by our belief in raw, Instinct Original Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken unlocks your cat's potential to thrive.

Brand: Instinct


Flavor: Chicken


Age Range (Description): All Life Stages


Item Form: Raw, Dry


Specific Uses For Product: eyes


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.8 x 12 x 3 inches; 11 Pounds


Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 1 month and up


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 6165856


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2017


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Nature's Variety


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


Best Sellers Rank: #882 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #46 in Dry Cat Food


#46 in Dry Cat Food:


Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,872 ratings


Item Weight: 11 pounds


Manufacturer: Nature's Variety


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: 6165856


Date First Available: March 3, 2017


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 17.09 x 11.89 x 3.82 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 17.8 x 12 x 3 inches


Item Weight: 11 Pounds


Brand Name: Instinct


Target Audience Keyword: house-cats, house-cats; cats


Country of Origin: United States


Model Name: Original


Color: Chicken


Size: 1.38 Gallon (Pack of 1)


Age Range Description: All Life Stages


Number of Items: 1


Style: dry food


Breed Recommendation: All Breed Sizes, Small Breeds


Included Components: 11 lb. Bag


Specific Uses for Product: eyes


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Saki the Siamese loves this food!
Flavor Name: Chicken Size: 5 Pound (Pack of 1)
Saki the spoiled Siamese loves her dry crunchy kibble but she now loves this more than Tiki Cat. Amazon was out of her fish flavor so I did some research and found this cat food to be rated equally as good. I decided to try their chicken since the price was comparable and the first 4 ingredients in this product are meat products. Surprisingly their is also turkey meal and menhaden fish meal in the chicken recipe. The named fish meal is a great source of nutrients and omega fats. The protein content is 41%. All wholesome ingredients with no grain, potato, corn, soy or wheat. Nor does it contain artificial colors or preservatives. I like that it contains taurine for heart health and cranberries for urinary track health. Saki loves freeze dried turkey and it’s the 3rd listed meat. Instinct crushes and tumbles their freeze dried raw with their kibble, ensuring each piece contains a touch of raw coated food which they believe that real less processed whole raw foods the better. Saki has been eating this for a week and picks out this kibble from the mixed in Tiki Cat. The only ingredient I read anything controversial about was tapioca which has a high sugar content, but it’s a good grain substitute not known to cause allergies in pets. Cats are carnivores and this product is loaded with meat content. We have fed our Golden Instinct dog food and the Instinct brand rates very high by the animal review companies. It’s priced higher than some but not outrageous. Better quality food and ingredients will always cost more. You get what you pay for here. Highly recommend even if it’s just to switch brands occasionally for variety. Just be aware of the other non chicken meals if your cat has any food sensitivities or allergies. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2023 by GK5040 GK5040

  • If you are wondering whether this cat food is worth the cost like I did...
Flavor Name: Salmon Size: 1.25 Gallon (Pack of 1)
So I was introduced to this food when I got my new cat from a friend. I had been buying Iams for my lazy senior cat, which is not the cheapest brand. However, I noticed that he kept stealing the new cat's food and decided to switch and let him try it. My friend told me that he only feeds his kitty this brand of food and gave me a mini lecture about all the nutritional benefits, protein content and all that, but I always go by how it affects my babies. I could see the difference almost immediately! My old man baby is much healthier, his coat is softer and shinier (I didn't think it could get softer!) Bad thing is that now that he has more energy, he is starting to get fiesty! 😂 They loved it so much that I started buying the wet food as well! :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024 by Noelani17

  • Quality Ingredients, Great All Around
Flavor Name: Chicken Size: 5 Pound (Pack of 1)
This dry food is amazing! The formula is rich in protein (extremely important for any cat’s diet) and the main source of that protein comes from chicken. Furthermore, it does not contain any animal by-products or artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives and it has guaranteed levels of natural omegas and antioxidants (these promote healthy skin, shiny coats, & immune system support/strength). The only con of the formula is that it has a low percentage of guaranteed moisture, which is why I suggest pairing this dry food with wet food. I chose this brand after hours of research and it’s because of the quality ingredients that I’ve made it my choice. The weeks following my change I noticed the coats of my 3 cats were significantly softer, shinier, and healthier. I cannot stress how important it is for cat owners to do their research before choosing the right brand for their fur babies, because not all cats require the same nutrients in their diet. Not only that, but if you choose a brand with too many carbs, filler products, or not enough moisture, you’re putting your cat(s) at risk for obesity, bladder infections/problems, and kidney failure. This brand has been perfect for my 3 cats (they seem to love it) and I have no intention of switching it any time soon! To stress it even more: moisture, moisture, and moisture! Moisture is so essential for all cats so I definitely recommend pairing this dry food with wet food and making sure your cat is drinking plenty of water! Side note: I did notice a change in the color and shape of the kibble (my newest bag contains the kibble on the right), I’m not sure what prompted this change but I sure hope it has nothing to do with the formula. Aside from the kibble’s newfound change in appearance, I would highly recommend this dry food for cat owners and cats alike! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2021 by sophia sophia

  • Has made my inside cat's fur silky and smooth.
Flavor Name: Rabbit Size: 1.25 Gallon (Pack of 1)
I have been feeding my inside cat another high-grade indoor weight-control food which he has done well on, keeping him from gaining weight and no vomiting with it. But a few months ago he began to lose weight as well as his coat became dull and dry. I increased his food amount but it didn't address his problems. Looked at many brands and their INGREDIENTS, staying away from "fillers" and extra ingredients that take the place of those "filler". When I got this he would not eat it by itself but only mixed with his other dry food. For the 1st week I mixed 1/8 cup old and 1/8 cup of this new only for his mid-day feeding. He would pick out most of the old food while eating and only ate about half of the new which I left in his bowl to mix in with his night feeding so that ended up being 1/16 cup of new to 1/4 cup of the old variety and then he would eat it all. Slowly increased this over the next couple of weeks until he got used to its taste. With that gradual increase of this rabbit flavored food not only have I been able to decrease his intake from 1 cup/day to 3/4 cup/day and he is filled up while leaving some in his bowl for in-between eating :-). His coat is now silky and smooth, and he is not itching as much. Nor has his weight gain been more than he was prior to when he began to lose weight. I did try the chicken with "kibble" (dehydrated chicken pieces) and he would not eat the "kibble" at all!! So that I mixed in with the outside cats' food and even they do not like the "kibble" bits, so will order the chicken without the "kibble" pieces. Although this is quite expensive, with being able to feed less and still have the cats be fulfilled it is worth a few months' test to see just how well they do with these two varieties. I highly recommend this and the plain chicken variety. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024 by batyah

  • Good product
Flavor Name: Chicken Size: 1.38 Gallon (Pack of 1)
It is one of the better cat foods that are not filled with biproducts and non-meat that is called meal. My cats will eat this and they are picky.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024 by Connie Terheggen

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