Instinct Adult Wet Cat Food - Flaked, Variety
Wet food for cats · Adult · by Instinct
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
See the full breakdown in Beagly
What to watch for
- Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need. - Dried kelp Low risk
Seaweed that supplies iodine and trace minerals. Too much kelp can push iodine too high, so it should be a minor ingredient.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - High protein 44.4%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat). - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Chicken Entree: Chicken Broth, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Natural Flavor, Egg Product, Spinach, Carrots, Dried Ground Peas, Guar Gum, Montmorillonite Clay, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Ground Flaxseed, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Sunflower Oil, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley Duck Entree: Duck Broth, Duck, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Natural Flavor, Egg Product, Spinach, Carrots, Dried Ground Peas, Guar Gum, Montmorillonite Clay, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Ground Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Sunflower Oil, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley Salmon Entree: Salmon Broth, Salmon, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Natural Flavor, Egg Product, Spinach, Carrots, Dried Ground Peas, Salt, Guar Gum, Montmorillonite Clay, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseed, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, 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), Taurine, Dried Kelp, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 8% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 4% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1% |
| Moisture (max) | 82% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.25% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.2% |
| Calories | 924 kcal/kg |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Sizes and barcodes
- Instinct Adult Wet Cat Food - Flaked, Variety Pack, 12 ct., 2.2 Lb. UPC 769949618317
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