Instinct Raw Boost Grain-Free with Real Beef for Small Breed

by Instinct

Overall Score: 96/100

Ingredients

1. Beef (protein)
2. Beef Broth (protein)
3. Beef Liver (protein)
4. Ground Dried Peas (other)
5. Cod (other)
6. Pea Fiber (fiber)
7. Tricalcium Phosphate (other)
8. Montmorillonite Clay (other)
9. Ground Flaxseed (fat)
10. Guar Gum (additive)
11. Sunflower Oil (fat)
12. Dried Kelp (other)
13. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
14. Salt (mineral)
15. Cassia Gum (other)
16. Xanthan Gum (additive)
17. Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Proteinate, Potassium Iodide) (other)
18. Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid) (other)
19. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
20. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (vitamin)
21. Artichokes (other)
22. Cranberries (other)
23. Pumpkin (other)
24. Tomato (other)
25. Blueberries (other)
26. Broccoli (other)
27. Cabbage (other)
28. Kale (other)
29. Parsley (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 37.8%, fat 22.2%, fiber 0%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 32.5%. By calories: 30.4% from protein, 43.4% from fat, 26.2% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 37.8% vs 18% minimum, fat 22.2% vs 5.5% minimum.

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

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