Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Grain-Free Real Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food, 4-lb bag

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  • Limited ingredient recipe includes just one animal protein and one vegetable for pets with food sensitivities.
  • Made with grass-fed lamb, an easily digestible protein that provides all the essential amino acids your pooch needs.
  • Guaranteed levels of natural omegas and antioxidants promote healthy skin and coat, plus immune health.
  • Made in the USA using premium ingredients from around the world, with the pure nutrition of raw in every piece.
  • Never contains any grain, dairy, eggs, chicken, beef, fish, sweet potato, potato, chickpeas, corn, wheat, soy, artificial colors or preservatives.

Ingredient Information

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About Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Kibble for Dogs

Limited Ingredient Diet

When your pet has food sensitivities, knowing exactly what’s in their food is important. That’s why our ingredient list is purposefully simple.

1 Animal Protein & 1 Vegetable

Instinct Limited Ingredient kibble is purposefully crafted with a simple ingredient list for pets with food sensitivities. Unlike most other pet foods, each recipe contains just one animal protein and one vegetable—that’s it!

Simple and Essential Raw Coated Kibble

LESS IS MORE

These recipes are made without grain, potato, sweet potato, corn, wheat, soy, chickpeas or artificial colors or preservatives. They are also completely free from chicken, beef, dairy and eggs.

EASILY DIGESTIBLE

Nutrient-rich, easily digestible protein is included to provide your pet with all the essential amino acids she needs.

OMEGAS

Omega fatty acids help promote healthy skin and a lustrous coat.

ANTIOXIDANTS

Instinct’s Limited Ingredient Diet Cat Food contains antioxidants to support your feline’s immune health.

RAW COATING

Instinct crushes and tumbles their freeze-dried raw with their kibble, ensuring raw is on every piece!

The Benefits of Raw

Instinct believes that eating a diet rich in raw, unprocessed foods is just as good for our pets as it is for us. They make every meal with the understanding that real, less-processed, whole raw foods can have the power to transform lives.

Better Digestion

More Energy & Vitality

Weight Improvement

Improved Skin And Coat

Excitement At Mealtime

About Instinct

Instinct has been crafting and perfecting raw recipes for over 15 years. From 100% raw frozen meals to freeze-dried, raw-coated kibble, Instinct gives you a variety of ways to incorporate raw into your pet’s diet. Their raw recipes are crafted in their own kitchens in Lincoln, Nebraska, to ensure the highest standards in quality and food safety according to SQF standards.
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Questions & Answers

21 Customer Questions


Why does this have montmorillonite clay in it, along with most other Instinct's products?

Answer by ChewyFeb 20, 2018
This clay has been prescribed to help dogs with diarrhea caused by radiation and chemotherapy cancer treatments. According to evidence from studies, the clay can be an effective alternative to other anti-secretory agents which can cause serious complications ranging from nausea to anemia, including neurological issues.

Is there any taurine in this to prevent heart issues because of the lack of grains?

Answer by ChewyJul 07, 2021
Instinct does not test for taurine in any of their formulas. Meat naturally contains a lot of taurine through amino acids methionine and cysteine and is the primary source of naturally derived taurine. Because their recipes are meat-rich at Instinct, all recipes have more than adequate levels of these naturally-occurring amino acids given the amount of animal ingredients they include. Because taurine naturally occurs in their recipes, they do not need to supplement with taurine in their diets.

My dog is allergic to wheat, flaxseed, beef and milk. Is this dog food suitable for her?

Answer by ChewyMar 08, 2019
This formula doesn't contain any wheat, flaxseed, beef or milk. For a complete list of ingredients, click the “Nutritional Info” tab, next to the “Description” tab, just under the product photos.

Approximately how big are the pieces of kibble?

Answer by ChewySep 05, 2019
This kibble is sized to be appropriate for all breed sizes. It is approximately 1 centimeter in diameter (a little larger than a green pea).

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Customers Mention

Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Digestibility

85% Positive

Ingredients

89% Positive

Nutritional Value

85% Positive

Palatability

83% Positive

308 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Nov 20, 2025

Good

We switched our dog to this food due to a change made in the other food we were using. Our dog is a Dane/lab mix with a true grain allergy, as well as a sensitivity

We switched our dog to this food due to a change made in the other food we were using. Our dog is a Dane/lab mix with a true grain allergy, as well as a sensitivity to salmon/fish oil. It’s difficult to find a dog food that doesn’t use salmon/whitefish or a fish oil. It literally gives him diarrhea and we have to take him out throughout the night. We switched him to this food s couple of weeks ago and it’s made a huge difference. We also prefer a kibble food that has the least amount of ingredients, so this is a good fit.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Renee on Nov 1, 2025

Good food=Happy pups!

So trying to find healthy dog food WITHOUT a lot of fillers in it has been a HUGE challenge! This food just works. No more pink ears because of having allergic

So trying to find healthy dog food WITHOUT a lot of fillers in it has been a HUGE challenge! This food just works. No more pink ears because of having allergic reactions to what's in their food. We have tried the MOST expensive foods out there, and honestly this food just WORKS! No more gross poop either. Plus switched them right over to it without having any issues from doing that either. I wish they had more variety, but for now our picky eaters clean their bowls so good food does equal happy pups (and pup parents too)


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lauri on Jan 16, 2026

Yummy in his tummy!

My chihuahua Phineas Fogg is a picky eater. He gobbled it down even though the kibbles were a little bigger than the tiny kibbles he used to eat! Hooray!

My chihuahua Phineas Fogg is a picky eater. He gobbled it down even though the kibbles were a little bigger than the tiny kibbles he used to eat! Hooray!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Rachel on Dec 31, 2025

The only food my dog will eat

My dog has been eating this for 9 years now and it’s all he likes to eat. Hard to find in stores sometimes so I appreciate how easy it is to get with chewy.

My dog has been eating this for 9 years now and it’s all he likes to eat. Hard to find in stores sometimes so I appreciate how easy it is to get with chewy.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jana on Dec 3, 2025

Transforms your dogs poop

This food is amazing! I've been using it for my two large dogs for years! The quality is superb and transforms their poop from massive poops filled with fillers

This food is amazing! I've been using it for my two large dogs for years! The quality is superb and transforms their poop from massive poops filled with fillers to small poop. No more diarrhea or digestive issues.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Amy on Oct 2, 2025

My doodle LOVES it!

I’ve never seen my golden doodles poops so healthy and solid looking. He must really like it because as soon as I put the food down, he eats it up. That usually

I’ve never seen my golden doodles poops so healthy and solid looking. He must really like it because as soon as I put the food down, he eats it up. That usually never happens unless I add atopper. My only concern is the fat content. It’s a bit high. As much as I would love to keep him on this I need to try something else with less fat. There is no bad smell and I highly recommend if the ingredients fit the bill for your dogs needs. The bag is a bit pricey but well worth it for the premium ingredients and if your dog loves it.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Brook on Oct 31, 2025

Perfect for sensitive doodle

For 2 years we have been trying to find something that works for our sensitive doodle. He has had chronic tummy issues switching to this food and eliminating other

For 2 years we have been trying to find something that works for our sensitive doodle. He has had chronic tummy issues switching to this food and eliminating other food has been a game changer. My pup is also an incredibly picky dog, but he loves this.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Whitney on Oct 30, 2025

My dog loved the taste!

It had zero items that George is allergic to. I had to search for quite a while - he's allergic to chicken, fish, rice, barley, and numerous other items. This LID

It had zero items that George is allergic to. I had to search for quite a while - he's allergic to chicken, fish, rice, barley, and numerous other items. This LID is perfect for George and he loves it.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tyler on Oct 7, 2025

The only food my DOODLE eats!

This is the only food all 3 of our pups will eat in less than 30 seconds. Especially our picky goldendoodle. They LOVE it! Their poops have never looked so nice

This is the only food all 3 of our pups will eat in less than 30 seconds. Especially our picky goldendoodle. They LOVE it! Their poops have never looked so nice and shiny. So happy with this food. It’s expensive but worth it!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Angel on Aug 30, 2025
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Limited Allergenic Ingredients

My Chocolate Petite Labradoodle is allergic to everything! He can only eat 1 protein (lamb), rice, canola oil, sunflower oil, & a few veggies & fruits. He can’t

My Chocolate Petite Labradoodle is allergic to everything! He can only eat 1 protein (lamb), rice, canola oil, sunflower oil, & a few veggies & fruits. He can’t have flax or carrots or spinach, etc. This food is actually safe for him and for the first time in his 3 years of life, he has normal BMs and isn’t itchy or vomiting. A huge win for all of us!