Instinct® Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Cat Food - Natural, Grain Free, Salmon

by Instinct

Overall Score: 81/100

Ingredients

1. Salmon (protein)
2. Natural Flavor (additive)
3. Coconut Oil (fat)
4. Montmorillonite Clay (other)
5. Salt (mineral)
6. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
7. Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin) (other)
8. Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide) (other)
9. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
10. Freeze Dried Cod (other)
11. Taurine (additive)
12. Rosemary Extract (preservative)

Ingredient concerns

• Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (high concern): Menadione (vitamin K3) is a synthetic form of vitamin K that has been banned for use in human dietary supplements in many countries due to toxicity concerns, including potential liver damage, allergic reactions, and cytotoxicity. It can cause oxidative damage to cell membranes. Natural forms of vitamin K (K1 from plants, K2 from bacterial fermentation) are considered safer alternatives. Despite these concerns, it remains widely used in pet food as an inexpensive vitamin K source.
• Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 41.2%, fat 18.7%, fiber 3.3%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 29.3%. By calories: 35.5% from protein, 39.2% from fat, 25.3% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 41.2% vs 26% minimum, fat 18.7% vs 9% minimum.

Dry food, grain-free, for the adult life stage.

Similar products

• Instinct® Grain Free Kitten Food - Natural, Chicken — 100/100
• Instinct® All Life Stage Wet Cat Food - Grain Free, Pate, 5.5 oz — 98/100
• Instinct® All Life Stage Wet Cat Food - Grain Free, Variety Count, 12 ct. — 98/100
• Instinct® All Life Stage Wet Cat Food - Grain Free, Variety pack, 12 ct — 98/100
• Instinct® Grain Free Minced Cat Food - Natural, Chicken — 96/100

As an Amazon Associate, KibbleWatcher earns from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Our scoring is independent of any affiliate revenue.