Instinct® All Life Stage Wet Cat Food - Grain Free, Variety pack, 12 ct

by Instinct

Overall Score: 98/100

Ingredients

1. Chicken (protein)
2. Turkey (protein)
3. Chicken Liver (protein)
4. Chicken Broth (protein)
5. Montmorillonite Clay (other)
6. Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
7. Ground Flaxseed (fat)
8. Egg Product (protein)
9. Peas (carbohydrate)
10. Carrots (other)
11. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
12. Minerals (Iron Proteinate (other)
13. Zinc Proteinate (mineral)
14. Copper Proteinate (mineral)
15. Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
16. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
17. Potassium Iodide) (other)
18. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
19. Salt (mineral)
20. Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement (other)
21. Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
22. Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
23. d-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
24. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
25. Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
26. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
27. Biotin (vitamin)
28. Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
29. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
30. Folic Acid) (other)
31. Taurine (additive)
32. Magnesium Sulfate (other)
33. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (vitamin)
34. Artichokes (other)
35. Cranberries (other)
36. Pumpkin (other)
37. Tomato (other)
38. Blueberries (other)
39. Broccoli (other)
40. Cabbage (other)
41. Kale (other)
42. Parsley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Real Duck Recipe:\u003cbr\u003e Duck (protein)
43. Duck Broth (protein)
44. Turkey Liver (protein)
45. Montmorillonite Clay (other)
46. Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
47. Ground Flaxseed (fat)
48. Peas (carbohydrate)
49. Carrots (other)
50. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
51. Minerals (Iron Proteinate (other)
52. Zinc Proteinate (mineral)
53. Copper Proteinate (mineral)
54. Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
55. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
56. Potassium Iodide) (other)
57. Salt (mineral)
58. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
59. Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement (other)
60. Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
61. Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
62. d-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
63. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
64. Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
65. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
66. Biotin (vitamin)
67. Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
68. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
69. Folic Acid) (other)
70. Taurine (additive)
71. Magnesium Sulfate (other)
72. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (vitamin)
73. Artichokes (other)
74. Cranberries (other)
75. Pumpkin (other)
76. Tomato (other)
77. Blueberries (other)
78. Broccoli (other)
79. Cabbage (other)
80. Kale (other)
81. Parsley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal Salmon Recipe: \u003cbr\u003eSalmon (protein)
82. Salmon Broth (protein)
83. Pork Liver (protein)
84. Montmorillonite Clay (other)
85. Ground Flaxseed (fat)
86. Egg Product (protein)
87. Peas (carbohydrate)
88. Carrots (other)
89. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
90. Minerals (Iron Proteinate (other)
91. Zinc Proteinate (mineral)
92. Copper Proteinate (mineral)
93. Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
94. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
95. Potassium Iodide) (other)
96. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
97. Salt (mineral)
98. Sunflower Oil (fat)
99. Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
100. Vitamins (Thiamine Mononitrate (other)
101. Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
102. Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
103. d-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
104. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
105. Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
106. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
107. Biotin (vitamin)
108. Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
109. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
110. Folic Acid) (other)
111. Taurine (additive)
112. Magnesium Sulfate (other)
113. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (vitamin)
114. Artichokes (other)
115. Cranberries (other)
116. Pumpkin (other)
117. Tomato (other)
118. Blueberries (other)
119. Broccoli (other)
120. Cabbage (other)
121. Kale (other)
122. Parsley\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Analysis:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReal Chicken Recipe: \u003cbr\u003eReal Chicken Recipe: Crude Protein (min): 10.0% (protein)
123. Crude Fat (min): 8.5% (other)
124. Crude Fiber (max): 3.0% (other)
125. Moisture (max): 78.0% (other)
126. *Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.2% (other)
127. *Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min): 1.0% (other)
128. *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal Duck Recipe: \u003cbr\u003eCrude Protein (min): 9.0% (protein)
129. Crude Fat (min): 7.5% (other)
130. Crude Fiber (max): 3.0% (other)
131. Moisture (max): 78.0% (other)
132. *Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.2% (other)
133. *Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min): 1.0% (other)
134. *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Real Salmon Recipe: \u003cbr\u003eCrude Protein (min): 10.5% (protein)
135. Crude Fat (min): 6.0% (other)
136. Crude Fiber (max): 2.0% (other)
137. Moisture (max): 78.0% (other)
138. *Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.09% (other)
139. *Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min): 0.45% (other)
140. *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 Real Chicken Recipe: 1316 kcal/kg (protein)
141. Real Chicken Recipe: 112 kcal/3 oz can\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEEDING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal feeding amounts will vary by age (protein)
142. 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)
143. mixing increasing amounts of Instinct with the current food each day (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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 45.5%, fat 38.6%, fiber 13.6%, ash 31.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 32.7% from protein, 67.3% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 45.5% vs 26% minimum, fat 38.6% vs 9% minimum.

Wet food, grain-free.

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