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Instinct Original Dry Cat Food, Raw Coated Kibble, Real Salmon, 10 lb. Bag

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Flavor Name: Salmon


Size: 10 Pound (Pack of 1)


Features

  • NATURAL INGREDIENTS: This all natural cat food features wild-caught salmon as the first ingredient and made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meals, artificial colors, or preservatives
  • POWER OF RAW: Instinct Original cat dry food is coated in freeze dried cat food for enhanced flavor and nutrition, while crafted to remain minimally processed and never cooked
  • NUTRIENT DENSE: Contains 77% animal ingredients and oils and 23% vegetables, fruits, and other wholesome foods, making this high protein cat food a nutrient-dense choice to support energy and lean muscles
  • SUPPORTS WELLNESS: This grain free cat food includes guaranteed levels of live probiotics, natural omegas, and antioxidants to promote healthy digestion, nourish skin & coat, and support immune health
  • CRAFTED IN THE USA: Instinct cat food is made in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world for dependable quality, carefully sourced nutrition, and confidence in the pet food you choose.

Description

Instinct Original Dry Cat Food with Real Salmon is a high protein, grain-free cat dry food meticulously crafted with 77% real animal ingredients and nutritious oils, complemented by 23% vegetables, fruits, and other wholesome foods. The first ingredient of this natural cat food is responsibly sourced wild-caught salmon, ensuring your furry friend gets the best quality protein in every bite. This premium dry cat food supports digestive health with guaranteed levels of probiotics, while natural omegas and antioxidants help nourish skin, support a soft coat, and promote immune health. Made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meals, artificial colors, or preservatives, it’s a clean, balanced indoor cat food option that supports overall wellness. As the first raw-coated cat kibble, Instinct Original combines the power of raw nutrition with the convenience of kibble for enhanced flavor and nutrition that will entice even picky cats. At Instinct, we believe in the pure, real nutrition of raw ingredients. Our grain free cat food is minimally processed, protein-packed, and designed to help cats thrive naturally. Proudly made in the USA, Instinct cat food uses the finest ingredients from around the world to deliver complete, balanced nutrition in every bowl.

Brand: Instinct


Flavor: Salmon


Age Range (Description): All Life Stages


Item Form: Pellet


Specific Uses For Product: Dry Cat Food


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.8 x 12 x 3 inches; 10 pounds


Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 1 month and up


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 6165884


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2017


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Nature's Variety


Best Sellers Rank: #677 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #36 in Dry Cat Food


#36 in Dry Cat Food:


Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,213)


Brand Name: Instinct


Flavor: Salmon


Age Range Description: All Life Stages


Item Form: Pellet


Specific Uses For Product: Dry Cat Food


Special Ingredients: Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Natural, Protein-Rich


Container Type: Bag


Breed Recommendation: All Breed Sizes


Allergen Information: Gluten Free, Wheat Free


Dog Breed Size: All


Animal Food Ingredient Claim: No Artificial Colors


Product Benefits: Supports digestive health and skin nourishment


Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim: High Protein


UPC: 769949658849


Additional Features: Grain Free


Recommended Uses For Product: General cat feeding, Indoor cat feeding


Animal Food Diet Type: Veterinary Diet


Global Trade Identification Number: 49


Target Species: Cat


Pet Type: Cat


Included Components: One (1) 10 lb. Bag of Dry Cat Food


Item Type Name: Instinct Cat Orginial Dry Food


Manufacturer: Nature's Variety


Model Number: 6165884


Occasion: Birthday


Manufacturer Part Number: 6165884


Unit Count: 160 Ounce


Number of Items: 1


Item Weight: 10 pounds


Package Size Name: 10 lb


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    • Low Carbs which is good for cats
Flavor Name: Salmon Size: 4.5 Pound (Pack of 1)
i bought it because it was low in carbs the main ingredient was the 1st thing listed our cat liked it
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2026 by Rick Jans
    • My cats favorite
Flavor Name: Salmon Size: 10 Pound (Pack of 1)
My cats absolutely loved this food. They didn’t even need a transition period to get used it. I put down two dishes, one with their old food and one with this food, and they gobbled up this one without even touching their old food, then started begging for more. Unfortunately, as they got older, one developed a very sensitive tummy, and while she could still tolerate this food to some degree, I had to switch to a sensitive stomach food. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2026 by Brian H.
    • My nearly 1-year-old kittens love this food
Flavor Name: Salmon Size: 10 Pound (Pack of 1)
My nearly 1-year-old kittens love this food. In fact, they love it so much, they broke into their food container and pigged out. The ingredients are top notch and these formerly-deathly-ill shelter kittens have grown very big and strong on Instinct. Their fur is glossy and shiny, their eyes are clear and bright, and no scratching, now that I have found a chicken-free formula. Yes, little ones can have allergies. It's great food; just be sure to order enough so that when they have shortages, which happened to us last time, you'll have enough to tide you over. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018 by awgoodkitty
    • Nutri balance
Flavor Name: Salmon Size: 10 Pound (Pack of 1)
I have had my cats eating this food for 6 months now. I haven’t seen them get sick or throw up any food after meals. There coat is softer and they are happier. Size is perfect, last my two cats about 1 month and half. Great quality from the fact my cats haven’t thrown up or gotten sick. Lean food as my cats also seem to become lean and muscular from the nutrition balance. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2025 by Chloe Tucker
    • Healthy diet food
Flavor Name: Salmon Size: 4.5 Pound (Pack of 1)
Has healthy ingredients My 4 cats are eating it. Couple prefer over the wet canned instinct, but all are eating it
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2026 by D J Mcgill
    • My cat seems to love it.
Flavor Name: Salmon Size: 4.5 Pound (Pack of 1)
Not sure why Amazon is asking me to rate the flavor of this cat food. Sadly I can't decipher what my cat is meowing at me to tell you the intricate details. I also have not eaten this cat food, nor any of my cats other foods to tell you. Otherwise, my cat seems to be smitten with this brand at the moment and the quality of the ingredients are good in my book. My cat is not a picky eater but she will frequently throw up with most cat foods we've tried. Both the duck and salmon varieties result in the least amount of throw up out of any other cat food. She has tried a several dozen brands and varieties over the last eight years. Some cat food varieties result in wet and stinky poop which seems under digested but this one does not. The price isn't the cheapest and also is not the most expensive we've tried but it doesn't have a lot of the filler ingredients that the low end varieties do. Unless she starts to refuse to eat this brand this is what I'll stick with for the time being. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • Cats love it.
Flavor Name: Salmon Size: 4.5 Pound (Pack of 1)
My cats love the salmon flavor like a kid loves candy!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2026 by PATTI
    • Cats Loved It at First -- Then Got Super Skinny -- Finally Refused to Eat It Any Longer... Some Kind of Kitty Wisdom?
Flavor Name: Salmon Size: 4.5 Pound (Pack of 1)
My two elderly cats have been on Nature's Variety Instinct Grain-Free foods (including the "Ultimate Protein" varieties) for over a year. Both of them have lost a considerable amount of weight in that time frame, and did not need to (i.e., they were not overweight). I switched the flavors at first, thinking they'd developed a chicken allergy, and tried them on duck, rabbit, and salmon, but they kept losing weight and vomiting (without fur balls). The reason was never discovered. At first, my cats LOVED this particular (grain-free salmon) food and devoured it. After the first bag, they refused to eat it. When I say "refused," I mean they actually appeared to prefer nothing at all to this food (grain-free salmon). The big eye opener (as if the weight loss wasn't enough) was when my male cat uncharacteristically began pulling bowls of *my* food (...in my hand...that I was actively eating) down and trying to eat it himself in lieu of free-grazing on the grain-free salmon. After having handled turkey lunch meat, he attempted to nibble on my fingers (apparently) because he was so hungry, despite open access to this food. Of course I cannot definitively say that this food is the cause of my two cat's drastic weight loss, I can attest to their sudden unwillingness to eat it (as well as it's wretched smell -- it smells a bit like death). My main purpose in posting this review is to suggest that if you try it and have found your cat/s losing a drastic amount of weight and/or being completely unwilling to eat it, please try them on something else quickly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2017 by J. M.

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