Instinct Raw Boost Kibble + Freeze-Dried Raw Small Breed All Life Stages Dry Dog Food - Chicken
Dry food for dogs · All life stages · by Instinct
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
See the full breakdown in Beagly
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. - Chickpeas Moderate risk
Chickpeas 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. - Sweet potato Low risk
A starchy root vegetable that supplies carbohydrate, fiber and beta-carotene. Potatoes and sweet potatoes were common in the grain-free diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation. - Fish meal Low risk
Rendered fish. A concentrated protein, but 'fish' does not name the species, so it is harder to avoid if your dog reacts to a particular fish. - 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. - Coconut oil Low risk
A highly saturated plant fat. It adds calories, and its health claims for dogs are not well supported; large amounts can upset the gut. - Miscanthus grass Low risk
An insoluble fiber from grass, used to add bulk. Safe, but provides no nutrients.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - High protein 35.2%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca, Sweet Potatoes, Fish Meal, Turkey Meal, Freeze-Dried Chicken, Chickpeas, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Ground Flaxseed, Salt, Coconut Oil, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Potassium Chloride, Pumpkin Seeds, Montmorillonite Clay, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Cranberries, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Choline Chloride, Yeast Culture, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Salmon Oil, Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 32% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 18% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% |
| Moisture (max) | 9% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.8% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1.1% |
| Calories | 3,800 kcal/kg, 419 kcal/cup |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Sizes and barcodes
- Instinct Raw Boost Kibble + Freeze-Dried Raw Small Breed All Life Stages Dry Dog Food - Chicken - 3.5 Lb UPC 769949656333
- Instinct Raw Boost Kibble + Freeze-Dried Raw Small Breed All Life Stages Dry Dog Food - Chicken - 10 Lb UPC 769949652557
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