Instinct Raw Meals Freeze-Dried Puppy Dry Dog Food - Raw, Grain Free, Chicken
Dry food for dogs · Puppy · by Instinct
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
See the full breakdown in Beagly
What to watch for
- 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. - 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.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - High protein 40.4%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Beef Liver, Beef Spleen, Beef Kidney, Cod, Carrots, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Pumpkinseed, Chicory Root, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), Blueberries, Spinach, Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 38% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 29% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 6% |
| Moisture (max) | 6% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1% |
| Calories | 4,590 kcal/kg, 190 kcal/cup |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Sizes and barcodes
- Instinct Raw Meals Freeze-Dried Puppy Dry Dog Food - Raw, Grain Free, Chicken - 14 Oz UPC 769949614593
- Instinct Raw Meals Freeze-Dried Puppy Dry Dog Food - Raw, Grain Free, Chicken - 25 Oz UPC 769949614173
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