Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Cat Food - Grain Free, Turkey
Wet food for cats · Adult · by Instinct
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
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What to watch for
- Peas Moderate risk
Peas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - Pea protein Moderate risk
Protein extracted from peas, used to raise the protein number without more meat. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - 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.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - High protein 52.3%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat). - Named meat first
First ingredient is turkey.
Ingredients
Turkey, Turkey Broth, Turkey Liver, Peas, Pea Protein, Canola Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, â¯Salt, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride,â¯Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zincâ¯Proteinate, Magnesium Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate),â¯Taurine, Vitaminsâ¯(L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate,â¯Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamineâ¯Mononitrate,â¯Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxineâ¯Hydrochloride,â¯Vitamin D Supplement,â¯Vitamin B12â¯Supplement,â¯Folic Acid)
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 11.5% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 7% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 2% |
| Moisture (max) | 78% |
| Calories | 1,375 kcal/kg |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
- Taurine is not listed by name on this label; complete-and-balanced cat foods must still meet the AAFCO taurine minimum.
Sizes and barcodes
- Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Cat Food - Grain Free, Turkey - 5.5 Oz UPC 769949605768
- Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Cat Food - Grain Free, Turkey - 3 Oz UPC 769949605751
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