Instinct Raw Boost Grain-Free with Real Chicken Small Breed

by Instinct

Overall Score: 94/100

Ingredients

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

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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