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

by Instinct

Overall Score: 91/100

Ingredients

1. chicken (protein)
2. beef (protein)
3. fish (protein)
4. dairy (other)
5. eggs (protein)
6. grain (other)
7. potato (carbohydrate)
8. corn (carbohydrate)
9. wheat (carbohydrate)
10. Grain Free (other)
11. Natural (other)
12. Gluten Free\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eHealth Consideration: \u003c/b\u003eGeneral Health (other)
13. Sensitive Stomach (other)
14. Digestive Care (other)
15. Shiny Coat (other)
16. Skin \u0026 Coat (other)
17. Immune System (other)
18. Muscle Tone (other)
19. Turkey Broth (protein)
20. Turkey Liver (protein)
21. Peas (carbohydrate)
22. Pea Protein (protein)
23. Canola Oil (fat)
24. Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
25.  Salt (other)
26. Guar Gum (additive)
27. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
28.  Choline Chloride (other)
29. Minerals (Zinc Proteinate (other)
30. Magnesium Sulfate (other)
31. Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
32. Iron Proteinate (mineral)
33. Copper Proteinate) (other)
34.  Taurine (other)
35. Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (other)
36.  Vitamin E Supplement (other)
37. Thiamine Mononitrate (other)
38.  Riboflavin Supplement (other)
39. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
40.  Vitamin D Supplement (other)
41.  Vitamin B12 Supplement (other)
42.  Folic Acid)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Analysis:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrude Protein (min): 11.5% (other)
43. Crude Fat (min): 7.0% (other)
44. Crude Fiber (max): 2.0% (other)
45. Moisture (max): 78.0% (other)
46. *Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.1% (other)
47. *Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min): 0.65% (other)
48. *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.\u003cbr\u003e \r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaloric Content: \u003c/b\u003e 1375 kcal/kg (other)
49. 214 kcal/5.5 oz can\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEEDING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ideal feeding amounts will vary by age (other)
50. weight and activity level so the guide below should be used as an initial recommendation. Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion. Be sure to always provide clean (other)
51. mixing increasing amounts of Instinct with the current food each day (other)

Ingredient concerns

• Corn (medium concern): Corn is one of the most common allergens in dogs, though true corn allergies are relatively rare compared to protein allergies. Often used as an inexpensive filler to increase bulk. While it does provide digestible carbohydrates, its prominence in ingredient lists (especially as multiple corn-derived ingredients) can indicate a lower-quality formulation.
• Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
• 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 31.8%, 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, with grains.

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