Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Kibble + Freeze-Dried Raw Gut Health All Life Stages Dry Dog Food
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
- 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. - 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 33.3%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Fish Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Oatmeal, Freeze-Dried Chicken, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Sweet Potatoes, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Dried Yeast, Pumpkin Seeds, Carrots, Salt, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, Dried Egg, Dried Tomato Pomace, Potassium Chloride, 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, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Citrus Pulp, Beet Pulp, Dried Ginger, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Annatto Extract, Apple Cider Vinegar, Yucca Schidigera Extract, 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, Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 30% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 15.5% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calories | 3,640 kcal/kg, 401 kcal/cup |
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.
Sizes and barcodes
- Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Kibble + Freeze-Dried Raw Gut Health All Life Stages Dry Dog Food - 3.5 Lb UPC 769949653059
- Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Kibble + Freeze-Dried Raw Gut Health All Life Stages Dry Dog Food - 18 Lb UPC 769949653066
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