Instinct® Limited Ingredient Diet Cat Food - Grain Free, Turkey

by Instinct

Overall Score: 87/100

Ingredients

1. Turkey (protein)
2. Turkey Broth (protein)
3. Turkey Liver (protein)
4. Peas (carbohydrate)
5. Pea Protein (protein)
6. Canola Oil (fat)
7. Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
8.  Salt (other)
9. Guar Gum (additive)
10. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
11.  Choline Chloride (other)
12. Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Magnesium Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate) (other)
13.  Taurine (other)
14. Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid) (other)

Ingredient concerns

• Peas (low concern): Peas and other legumes have been associated with the FDA investigation into a potential link between grain-free diets high in legumes and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. While a definitive causal relationship has not been established, the FDA continues to investigate. Peas are frequently used in grain-free formulations as a primary carbohydrate and protein source.
• Pea Protein (medium concern): Plant-based protein concentrates like pea protein can artificially inflate the total protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the same amino acid profile as animal proteins. Associated with the FDA investigation into grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, though a causal link has not been definitively established.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 52.3%, fat 31.8%, fiber 9.1%, ash 6.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 40.4% from protein, 59.6% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 52.3% vs 26% minimum, fat 31.8% vs 9% minimum.

Dry food, grain-free.

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