Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Wild-Caught Alaskan Pollock Recipe Dog Food, 9-oz bag

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  • Raw
  • High-Protein
  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • Chicken-Free
  • Grain-Free
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  • Hip & Joint Support
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  • Made in the USA!
  • Features freeze-dried Wild-Caught Alaskan Pollock for a total of 85% fish, meat and organs.
  • Features 15% non-GMO fruits, vegetables, vitamins and minerals.
  • Free from grain, corn, wheat, soy, legumes, artificial colors and preservatives.
  • Specifically formulated to help support healthy digestion, lean muscles, strong bones, vibrant coat and skin, energy levels and overall vitality.

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About Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals for Dogs

Complete & Balanced Raw Meals

Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw meals are minimally processed and never cooked, preserving the integrity of their ingredients and nutrients for 100% complete and balanced nutrition. Available in a variety of proteins, these freeze-dried raw meals feature 3x more real meat and nutrient-rich organs than Instinct Original kibble, for more flavor and animal protein in every bite.

All The Benefits of Raw Nutrition

Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals are made with real, natural ingredients and never cooked, to retain the raw ingredients’ natural flavors, valuable antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. The result is a more nutritious, healthy food that is shelf stable and convenient—simply scoop and serve like kibble or add water for extra moisture.

Minimally Processed and Never Cooked

Eating a diet rich in minimally processed foods is just as good for our pets as it is for us. Made with responsibly sourced meat and non-GMO fruits and vegetables, Instinct raw recipes are minimally processed—and never cooked—to keep their nutrients intact. Less processed food allows better digestion and nutrient absorption, so your furry friend gets more nutrients in every bite.

The Raw Difference

Unlike traditional, cooked pet foods, raw pet food retains more important antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that are key to helping your pet live a healthier life. Common changes noticed by pet parents who feed raw include better digestion, improved skin and coat, improved weight, relief from food sensitivities, and increased energy and vitality. Feeding as little as 20% raw as part of your pet’s diet can have a positive impact on your pet’s life.

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Frozen Raw Meals

A complete and balanced 100% raw meal solution that provides all the essentials your pet needs to thrive.

Freeze-Dried Raw Meals

A convenient, shelf-stable option for feeding your pet complete and balanced, 100% raw meals.

Raw + Kibble

High-protein, raw-coated kibble with freeze-dried raw pieces provides raw boosted nutrition and delicious taste.

Freeze-Dried Raw Mixers

Top your pet’s kibble or feed as a treat—these provide an easy way to add raw nutrition to your pet’s diet.

About Instinct

Instinct is on a mission to transform the lives of pets, and they believe that starts with the power of raw nutrition. For over 20 years, Instinct has been making delicious, wholesome pet food in their own kitchens in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their science-backed recipes incorporate raw into everything they do, whether it’s 100% raw frozen and freeze-dried meals, raw toppers, or raw boosted kibble. Their recipes are made using the highest quality and food safety standards, for meals you can trust.

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2 Customer Questions

Is this low sodium?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 12, 2025
This food is formulated to meet the nutritional guidelines established by the AAFCO and has a sodium content of less than 1% on an as-fed basis.

What is the weight per 1 cup?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 17, 2023
This recipe is based on the standard 8 ounces dry measuring cup.
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84% Positive

Nutritional Value

81% Positive

Palatability

82% Positive

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77% Positive

41 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tiffany on Oct 11, 2025

Helps my picky, toothless 17 1/2 year old eat his dinner

Kona is PICKY and these freeze dried pellets are easy for me to squeeze into "dust" and put over his food like a powder. HE LOVES THEM and it gets him going to

Kona is PICKY and these freeze dried pellets are easy for me to squeeze into "dust" and put over his food like a powder. HE LOVES THEM and it gets him going to eat the rest of his meal. I highly recommend them. My other dogs always get one as a treat, but they really help him take his meds and eat regularly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Michael on Oct 4, 2025

Wouldn’t even try it . . . .

I thought this would have a strong smell of fish and therefore appealing to my picky pup. He smelled it wouldn’t even try it - even when labeled as a “treat”.

I thought this would have a strong smell of fish and therefore appealing to my picky pup. He smelled it wouldn’t even try it - even when labeled as a “treat”. I thought he’d at least mull it over with a try - no appealing scent for him. Bummed!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Brenda on Aug 7, 2025

Both dogs like it!

We are introducing it very slow, one piece a day for 2 days, then 2 for 2 days. One pup picked the fish over the lamb at first but came back for the lamb after,

We are introducing it very slow, one piece a day for 2 days, then 2 for 2 days. One pup picked the fish over the lamb at first but came back for the lamb after, she is the picky eater. The other pup isn't picky. They are up to eating 3 pieces, we use it as a topper mixing it in with the gravy from wet food adding in a little bit of water. Both absolutely love this. You really need to start slow with some dogs. We tried another brand and moved a little to quickly and they got the runs but cleared up when we backed down to one piece a day for 4 days then bumped it up to 2. Definitely buying this again and using it as a topper, it's a bit pricey to only feed this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Deborah on Sep 15, 2025

Our dog loved the flavor

However, there is some beef content in this food and he is allergic to beef. Within a few weeks, he was itchy so we had to discontinue. Highly recommended for allergic

However, there is some beef content in this food and he is allergic to beef. Within a few weeks, he was itchy so we had to discontinue. Highly recommended for allergic dogs without a beef allergy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Marsha on Sep 25, 2025

She loves it

I use this as a topper for my dog's kibble. it's such an easy way to add good quality food to what I already think is good quality without going full raw

I use this as a topper for my dog's kibble. it's such an easy way to add good quality food to what I already think is good quality without going full raw

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Al on Oct 16, 2025

Too pricey

Cost way too much especially for middle class or poor but love your dogs as much as anyone else.

Cost way too much especially for middle class or poor but love your dogs as much as anyone else.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By shirley on Sep 19, 2025

Ingrefients made in usa

My jasper loves this food. He actually jumps up and down to eat. Its pricey just wish it came in a normal size like 20 lbs

My jasper loves this food. He actually jumps up and down to eat. Its pricey just wish it came in a normal size like 20 lbs

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Florence on Aug 7, 2025

dogs loved it

lately my pups have been picky about their food. They didn't hesitate eating this all up..

lately my pups have been picky about their food. They didn't hesitate eating this all up..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Nora on May 10, 2025

Use as a treat!

This is expensive food, and we buy it to use at treats from time to time. my dog loves it, and I know when I treat her, I'm not giving dog-candy but actually balanced

This is expensive food, and we buy it to use at treats from time to time. my dog loves it, and I know when I treat her, I'm not giving dog-candy but actually balanced food (consider taking that amount of food off the daily feeding, though).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Renee on Aug 2, 2025

Packed with flavor

Finn loved it!! He is super picky so this was a pleasant surprise!!

Finn loved it!! He is super picky so this was a pleasant surprise!!