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Instinct Original Grain Free Real Chicken Recipe Natural Wet Canned Cat Food, 5.5 Ounce (Pack of 12)
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Brand | Instinct |
Flavor | Chicken |
Age Range (Description) | All Life Stages |
Item Form | Pate |
Specific Uses For Product | Immune Support,Digestive Health,Liver Care,Nursing |
About this item
- GRAIN FREE CAT FOOD WITH CAGE FREE CHICKEN: Instinct Original Chicken recipe is 95% chicken, chicken liver, & turkey, and 5% vegetables, fruits & wholesome ingredients. This high protein cat food is made with responsibly sourced cage-free chicken as the #1 ingredient.
- CANNED WET CAT FOOD WITH NO FILLERS: Instinct Original wet cat food is made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, carrageenan, by-product meals, artificial colors or preservatives - ingredients known to trigger food sensitivities.
- NATURAL NO GRAIN CAT FOOD: Made from real meat & whole food ingredients, our healthy, grain-free cat food is packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles. Served as a meal or meal topper, this delicious pate has a texture and taste that even picky cats will love.
- RAW INSPIRED WET CAT FOOD: Our canned cat food offers complete & balanced nutrition from real ingredients to support your cat's health from kitten to senior. Made using the finest ingredients from around the world.
- INSTINCT, THE RAW BRAND: We craft wet & dry cat food from real ingredients inspired by pure, real nutrition from raw ingredients. We believe all pets deserve the best life possible and that it starts with food.
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Our Wet Recipes – Guided by Our Belief in Raw
As The Raw Brand, all of our foods are inspired by our raw philosophy. We strive to make our wet food a better, natural wet food choice for your pet.
• REAL, NATURAL INGREDIENTS: Our wet food is made with real meat first, fruits, vegetables & other wholesome ingredients
• PACKED WITH PROTEIN: Guided by our belief in raw—our wet food offers high-protein from real meat, poultry, and fish
• MADE WITHOUT: Our wet food is made without grain, corn, wheat, soy, potato, carrageenan and artificial colors or preservatives
• HIGH PROTEIN: Made with only the finest ingredients, for a taste your cat will love
Our Commitment as The Raw Brand
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Our Ingredients.Instinct recipes are made with the highest quality ingredients. Responsibly sourced meats, fruits, vegetables and other wholesome ingredients. We do not use soy, corn, wheat, artificial flavors or preservatives or other filler ingredients in our recipes. |
Our Standards.For over 15 years, our team has been crafting and perfecting raw recipes. Made by our team in Lincoln, Nebraska, our raw recipes are crafted in our own kitchens to ensure the highest standards in quality, cleanliness and food safety. |
Our Purpose.We know that raw food, and how it’s made —less processed, real, whole—has the power to transform lives. From 100% raw frozen recipes to freeze-dried raw coated kibble—we’re helping pet parents find a variety of ways to incorporate raw. |
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Product Description
Instinct makes high protein, grain free recipes guided by our belief in raw nutrition. Each wet cat food recipe starts with responsibly sourced real meat and is made with 95% real animal ingredients & nutritious oils, and 5% vegetables, fruits and other wholesome ingredients. Instinct Original is a best-selling cat food packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles. This grain free, gluten free cat food is made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by product meal, artificial colors or preservatives - ingredients known to trigger food sensitivity. Instinct Original no grain cat food is complete and balanced nutrition for all cat life stages from kitten to adult to senior. Try other Instinct products and add raw nutrition to your cat’s diet with freeze-dried raw meals, raw boost kibble, and freeze-dried raw mixers. Satisfaction guaranteed. Questions? Call Instinct at 888-519-7387.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 13.75 x 10.25 x 2 inches; 4.1 Pounds
- Item model number : 6250701
- Department : cat-wet-food
- Date First Available : August 18, 2011
- Manufacturer : Nature's Variety
- ASIN : B005HUVYBW
- Country of Origin : Thailand
- Best Sellers Rank: #959 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #50 in Canned Cat Food
- Customer Reviews:
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Indications
Ideal feeding amounts will vary by age, weight and activity level. Always provide access to clean, fresh water. Transitioning to Instinct: Always introduce a new food over a period of 5 to 7 days, mixing increasing amounts of Instinct with the current food each day. Visit the Instinct Pet Food website for more specific feeding recommendations and information on how to easily combine different forms of food.
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Egg Product, Dicalcium Phosphate, Turkey, Peas, Carrots, Pumpkin, Tomato, Kale, Cabbage, Ground Flaxseed, Tuna Fish Oil, Guar Gum, Broccoli, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Blueberries, Salt, Parsley, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Magnesium Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Iron Proteinate), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement).
Directions
Ideal feeding amounts will vary by age, weight and activity level. Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion. Always provide access to clean, fresh water. Adults: Feed 1 can per 6 to 8 lbs of body weight per day. Kittens: Feed up to twice the adult amount per day. Pregnant/Nursing Females: Feed up to three times the adult amount per day.
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Portion size | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Ingredient quality | 3.5 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
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flavor | Chicken | Turkey | Duck | Rabbit | Salmon | Rabbit |
target species | Cat | Cat | Cat | Rabbit | Cat | Rabbit |
form | Pate | Pate | Pate | Gravy, Raw, Wet | Pate | Grain |
weight | 4.1 pounds | — | 4.1 pounds | 3.5 ounces | 4.1 pounds | 4.1 pounds |
breed recommendation | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
ingredients | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Egg Product, Dicalcium Phosphate, Turkey, Peas, Carrots, Pumpkin, Tomato, Kale, Cabbage, Ground Flaxseed, Tuna Fish Oil, Guar Gum, Broccoli, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Blueberries, Salt, Parsley, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Magnesium Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Iron Proteinate), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement). | — | Duck, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Egg Product, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tuna Fish Oil, Peas, Carrots, Pumpkin, Tomato, Kale, Cabbage, Ground Flaxseed, Guar Gum, Broccoli, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Cranberries, Blueberries, Parsley, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Magnesium Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Iron Proteinate), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement). | Pork Broth, Rabbit, Pork Liver, Pork, Egg Whites, Ground Dried Peas, Spinach, Carrots, Ground Flaxseed, Montmorillonite Clay, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Flaxseed Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Xanthan Gum, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley. | Salmon, Fish Broth, Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Liver, Ground Flaxseed, Tuna Fish Oil, Peas, Carrots, Pumpkin, Tomato, Kale, Cabbage, Broccoli, Guar Gum, Cranberries, Blueberries, Parsley, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Magnesium Proteinate, Copper Proteinate). | Rabbit, Pork, Pork Liver, Pork Broth, Ground Flaxseed, Montmorillonite Clay, Peas, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Proteinate, Potassium Iodide), Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley. |
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Customers like the quality and quantity of the pet food. They say it's made of quality ingredients without any grain. They also appreciate the protein and slickness. However, some customers disagree on quality, value, smell, water content, stomach issues, and texture.
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Customers like the ingredients in the pet food. They say it's made of quality ingredients without any grain, corn, wheat, soy, potato, and carrageenan. They also say it has lots of protein and is nutritionally complete. Customers also appreciate that the first ingredient is chicken and doesn't contain any odd things.
"...Well, my cat (Mr. Kitty) loves the Instinct lamb. This is a high-calorie food -- about 260 calories per 5.5 ounce can...." Read more
"...However, cats are fickle, and they are also individuals. The ingredient list is good, and your cats might love it...." Read more
"Primarily made from animal protein sourcesContains a mix of muscle meat and organsDoesn’t contain any animal by-products..." Read more
"...I bought this because it's the highest calorie wet food I could find. He really likes it...." Read more
Customers like the slickness of the pet food. They say their cats have better breath and shiny coats after eating it. They also say the food is fresher and more appetizing in appearance.
"...good weight range and all three of my cats have better breath and very shiny coats...." Read more
"...This is a high quality food with high quality ingredients. My cats coats look incredible and the vet always compliments us on how soft they are and..." Read more
"...Now, his coat is sleek and healthy looking. Instead of nosing the food and then walking away, he eagerly eats it. He has gained weight...." Read more
"...run around like they used to years ago and both cats coats are super soft and shiny now. We will be feeding our babies this food from now on." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the pet food. Some mention it's one of the very best quality foods you can buy in the medium-high price range, while others say that the quality was way different, the lamb was crumbly, and the food was greasy and sludgy looking.
"...All can be mixed into his food and he doesn't mind the taste...." Read more
"...The lamb is a little crumbly although the moisture level is not particularly low compared to what I feed another of my cats..." Read more
"...This is a good cat food. If your cats like it, you will be feeding them well without breaking the bank." Read more
"High- quality canned food." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the pet food. Some mention that it's not nearly as expensive as some of the other cat food that they buy, and is worth the extra money. However, others say that it is a bit pricey, but that's what you get for good quality.
"...It is also slightly more expensive, but worth it in the long run, hopefully." Read more
"...It's not nearly as expensive as some of the other cat food that I buy, and whatever my cats won't eat is set on the porch for the ferals, and they..." Read more
"...Am calling producer for discount. Real expensive." Read more
"...I also think the price is comparable to other high costs brands, even cheaper when using amazon. Very pleased!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the smell of the pet food. Some mention that the smell isn't bad, and it seems to last a good couple days one can for, while others say that it smells awful.
"...The food also smelled real strong of metal...." Read more
"...All wet cat food smells a little bit, but the Instinct lamb doesn't smell very much compared to some of the others I've tried on my cats in recent..." Read more
"...The strong odor, while not terribly pleasant for most humans, drives him wild once the food hits the plate...." Read more
"...Instinct Raw Boost dry and the Instinct canned, her stool is compact and doesn't smell anymore...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the water content of the pet food. Some mention that it contains moisture, is super moist, and has a good portion of watery natural juice. However, others say that it was too watery, had way too many black flecks, and was completely liquid.
"...This particular case of cat food was too watery and had way too many black flecks (assuming it's the flax seeds)...." Read more
"...The lamb is a little crumbly although the moisture level is not particularly low compared to what I feed another of my cats..." Read more
"...this food is very different from others in that it has an extremely high water content(looks watered down when you get it) and has chunks of peas..." Read more
"...It seems like something cats would go for because it has texture and moistness and is loose and easy to eat, unlike many of the other fancy and..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stomach issues with the pet food. Some mention that their pets do well on it and have no digestive issues, while others say that their cats started getting sick, vomited after every meal, and became sick with diarrhea.
"...Steve is eating enthusiastically, has regained all the weight she lost (and more) PLUS SHE HAS STOPPED VOMITING!!..." Read more
"...Once again, NV caused my cat to vomit, albeit I gave them one final chance and figured there may have been some soap left over from washing his plate..." Read more
"...would go for because it has texture and moistness and is loose and easy to eat, unlike many of the other fancy and prescription brands, which I have..." Read more
"...but with Instinct (even with a slow transition), he gets diarrhea every 3-4 attempts...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the texture of the pet food. Some mention that it's good for cats with tooth problems, making their fur very soft. They also appreciate the coarse pate texture, which is a bit crumbly and wet. However, others say that the color is pale, the texture is mushier, and the meat texture is thick and greasy.
"...A very spongy texture. My cat ate a bit and had a reaction to it. He wouldn't stop licking his face and started to throw up...." Read more
"...The texture is also good for cats with tooth problems, for what it's worth...." Read more
"...say that our allergy challenged kitty started having the same itchy, scaly skin with this duck as she did with her chicken...." Read more
"...They enjoy it, feel good after they eat it, and maintain healthy stool. The ingredients seem to be of pretty good quality...." Read more
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He was eating a prescription duck food for awhile, but started refusing it. I was running out of cat foods to try and had been holding out on getting the Instinct because of the price. (For what it's worth, Amazon has the best price I've been able to find on this product, and I've done a lot of shopping around.)
I finally gave in and decided to try the lamb formula because it did not have any other proteins in it (the venison and rabbit contain pork liver and the duck contains turkey liver).
Well, my cat (Mr. Kitty) loves the Instinct lamb. This is a high-calorie food -- about 260 calories per 5.5 ounce can. Mr. Kitty gets one and a half cans a day, or about 390 calories. Please be forewarned that that is a LOT more than you would want to give a cat in good health and/or at normal weight, but Mr. Kitty has lost 1.5 pounds and I'm trying to bring his weight back up. (His appetite is increased because of a medication he's on.)
I am very happy with this food. All wet cat food smells a little bit, but the Instinct lamb doesn't smell very much compared to some of the others I've tried on my cats in recent months. You see broth and fat when you open the can, but these seem to have attractive flavors for Mr. Kitty. The lamb is a little crumbly although the moisture level is not particularly low compared to what I feed another of my cats (75% for Instinct lamb versus 78% for Merrick Cowboy Cookout).
The texture is also good for cats with tooth problems, for what it's worth. This food appears to be all meat, and none of those weird processed composite chunks you see in other wet cat foods. (Mr. Kitty has terrible teeth -- had six of them removed last month -- so this is a concern.) I do mash it up as it tends to retain the shape of the can. If I am taking it out of the refrigerator, I will heat it in the microwave for about 15 seconds, as Mr. Kitty seems to like that temperature better.
My other cats are jealous of Mr. Kitty! I do wish this food came in a package that contained more than 12 cans, though.
Update, January 11, 2013: Mr. Kitty has gained 0.4 pounds in about two weeks, eating 1.5 cans of this food per day. (He's also on prednisolone.) For an IBD cat, this is amazing, and is exactly what I wanted!
As time went on, it got harder and harder to coax him into eating the z/d, so I started researching. First I went after the GI tract problems and I found some homeopathic products you can order through Amazon - the Three Part Program from Vitality Science to treat nausea and vomiting, Evening Primrose Oil in capsules - 1/2 a 1300 mg gel cap cut open and dripped on his food - to elevate the intake of Omega Fatty Acids which fight inflammation, and Slippery Elm Bark powder - to help coat and soothe the GI tract. All can be mixed into his food and he doesn't mind the taste. I also just started him on Ulcinex, a Chinese herbal supplement to help with GI tract inflammation that is available on Amazon as well. 1/4 tab ground and mixed into each meal.
Kojo was dealing with so much inflammation that even his gums were inflamed. He checked out for no dental issues. My suspicion is allergies!
So here's the best part - I decided to go with grain-free high quality food, and I found Nature's Variety Instinct and another brand called Wild Calling. I am mixing 50% Nature's Variety Instinct or Wild Calling with 50% z/d and he is off the Mirtazapine, eating everything I put in front of him. In a week his gums have gone back to a healthy light pink color, he's playful, rested, happy and purring like crazy.
Since I just started the Ulcinex, I'm going to wait awhile to get him off the Cerenia. Fingers crossed. Lesson to be learned - vets don't know everything, the companies like Hills and Science Diet make crappy foods they sell to vet practices and vet practices are paid incentives to sell it, and vets are not familiar enough with nutrition to give sound advice or to discuss alternatives. Do your research, get educated, and help your cat.
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