Instinct® Adult Wet Cat Food - Flaked Entrée, 3 oz.

Name: Instinct® Adult Wet Cat Food - Flaked Entrée, 3 oz.
Brand: Instinct

by Instinct

Overall Score: 96/100

Ingredients

Salmon (protein)
Chicken (protein)
Chicken Liver (protein)
Natural Flavor (additive)
Egg Product (protein)
Spinach (other)
Carrots (other)
Dried Ground Peas (other)
Salt (mineral)
Guar Gum (additive)
Montmorillonite Clay (other)
Sunflower Oil (fat)
Sodium Phosphate (other)
Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
Ground Flaxseed (fat)
Minerals (Iron Proteinate (other)
Zinc Proteinate (mineral)
Copper Proteinate (mineral)
Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
Sodium Selenite (mineral)
Potassium Iodide) (other)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Vitamins (Thiamine Mononitrate (other)
Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
d-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
Biotin (vitamin)
Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
Folic Acid) (other)
Taurine (additive)
Dried Kelp (other)
Cassia Gum (other)
Xanthan Gum (additive)
Artichokes (other)
Cranberries (other)
Pumpkin (other)
Tomato (other)
Blueberries (other)
Broccoli (other)
Cabbage (other)
Kale (other)
Parsley\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Analysis:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crude Protein (min): 8.0% (other)
Crude Fat (min): 4.0% (other)
Crude Fiber (max): 1.0% (other)
Moisture (max): 82.0% (other)
Calcium (min): 0.20% (other)
Phosphorus (min): 0.15% (other)
*Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.10% (other)
*Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min): 0.50% (other)
*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 974 kcal/kg (other)
83 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 (other)
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)
fresh water.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransition Instructions:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Always introduce a new food over a period of 5 to 7 days (other)
mixing increasing amounts of Instinct with the current food each day (other)

Ingredient concerns

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 44.4%, fat 22.2%, fiber 5.6%, ash 38.9%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 45.2% from protein, 54.8% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 44.4% vs 26% minimum, fat 22.2% vs 9% minimum.

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

Cost to feed

About $6.73 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $26.92 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).