Farm-raised rabbit is the first ingredient in this savory recipe that’s packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles.
Made with 95% rabbit and pork liver; 5% vegetables, fruits and other wholesome ingredients; and 0% grain.
Free of grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal, artificial colors or preservatives.
Delicious pate also includes natural omega fatty acids to promote healthy skin and coat.
Proudly made in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world.
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Satisfy your feline friend’s need for real food with Instinct Original Grain-Free Pate Real Rabbit Recipe Wet Canned Cat Food. This high animal protein, grain-free recipe is guided by Instinct’s belief in raw, and made especially for your cat to unlock her potential to thrive. It’s thoughtfully balanced with wholesome foods including real meat, fruits and vegetables in a delicious pate texture, along with natural sources of omega fatty acids to help promote a shiny coat and healthy skin.
Specifications
Item Number
48262
Packaging Type
Can
Season
N/A
Sourced From
Various
Made In
United States
Shop Conscious
Natural
Food Texture
Pate
Lifestage
Adult
Food Form
Wet Food
Special Diet
High-Protein, Grain-Free, Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural
944 kcal/kg; 80 kcal/3 oz can, 147 kcal/5.5 oz can
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein
10.0% min
Crude Fat
3.0% min
Crude Fiber
1.5% max
Moisture
78.0% max
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
0.15% min
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
0.75% min
Feeding Instructions
Ideal feeding amounts will vary by age, weight and activity level. Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion. Always provide access to clean, fresh water.
Adults: Feed 2, 3-oz cans or feed 1, 5.5-oz can per 6 to 8 lbs of body weight per day.
Kittens: Feed up to twice the adult amount per day.
Pregnant/Nursing Females: Feed up to three times the adult amount per day.
Transition Instructions
Always introduce a new food over a period of 5 - 7 days, mixing increasing amounts of Instinct with the current food each day.
Learn More About Instinct From Our Team of Experts
Instinct’s Original Wet Recipes are complete and balanced wet meals for cats that add variety and excitement to mealtime!
Real, Wholesome Ingredients
Each grain-free pate is crafted with 95% real meat and organs and 5% vegetables, fruits and other wholesome ingredients. Your favorite feline will love the taste and you’ll love knowing that you’re feeding her all the goodness she needs and deserves.
Guided by Raw
REAL, NATURAL INGREDIENTS
Instinct’s wet food is crafted with real meat first, followed by fruits, veggies and other wholesome ingredients.
PACKED WITH PROTEIN
Guided by Instinct’s belief in raw, their wet food delivers high protein from real meat, poultry and fish.
LESS IS MORE
These wet recipes are made without grain, corn, wheat, soy, potato, carrageenan or artificial colors or preservatives.
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.
This recipe is raw. Instinct uses High Pressure Processing (also known as HPP or Cold Pressure) on all of their frozen and freeze-dried raw recipes to ensure they are free from pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella, E. Coli, and Listeria. This is the same process used for human foods like cold-pressed juices and guacamole. They also test every batch for safety before it leaves their facilities.
"finest ingredients from around the world". Where exactly?
Answer by • Jan 03, 2018
The manufacturer will source their high-quality ingredients within the United States depending on availability; however, certain ingredients will need to be outsourced. The Rabbit in this formula is sourced from France.
Is this bpa free?
Answer by • Aug 29, 2018
These cans are bpa free.
I'm slightly concerned about the content of peas and carrots, since they are not animal protein. How much of the protein is due to these ingredients? Are their negative side effects?
Answer by • Sep 26, 2019
The guaranteed minimum percent of protein for this formula is 10.0%. The first three ingredients are meat sources and make up greater than 50% of the total ingredients in the recipe. Therefore, more protein is coming from meat than vegetables.
I have a twelve-year-old bengal who used to eat a couple of other blue Buffalo flavors that have been discontinued... I tried these and the smaller cans and he loved it as soon as I bought the larger cans and a case of them he refuses to touch it. Something is different about either the flavor or the consistency compared to the small cans that we had purchased in a store.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Ryan on Jul 23, 2023
questionable
We have been using this food for our diabetic cat. He loves it but the small cans isn’t enough for him. We switched to one large can and one small later in the evening. When we opened a large can, the contents looked way different than the small cans. It was darker, smelled rancid, and most of the liquid poured out separately from the food. Thinking it was just that can, I opened another one. It was the same way. Not sure if it’s just that batch or if they have a different recipe for the different size cans but we will definitely switching back to just the small cans because the rabbit recipe is chicken free which is an allergy he has.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By MDTCats on Jul 26, 2023
Went downhill
I switched my cat to this food awhile ago due to some suspected food allergies. He was doing great on this food but then something changed. I noticed they changed their cans and it appeared that their recipe and/or the way they process it changed. The texture is different and I’m constantly fishing out very hard white pieces which I am assuming is bone. My cat also does not seem to like the new taste as much either. I’ll be switching to another food.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Patty on Aug 28, 2023
Unfortunate
I have two cats, both of them refused to eat it. They are both indoor/outdoor cats and sometimes one will eat something the other won't. Neither were happy with this... I tried twice. I have 8 cans of VERY EXPENSIVE cat food if anyone wants them.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jill on Jun 24, 2023
Top 100 Contributor
we all like it
I have four cats. Between the finicky and the allergies it can be tough to find a food they they all will eat. They will all eat this one. Seems to be filling too, as they eat less hard food on this canned. I like that there is no chicken (not easy to find even in the limited ingredient formulas). The rabbit seems by far to be the most natural of the foods out there. I have yet to see a cat take down a cow....just saying. My one cat was starting to show signs of food allergy. He had scratched a small bald spot on his ear. I switched him to this a few weeks ago and the hair is growing back. Its not a cheap food, but worth the money for healthy cats.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By 1001Nights on Aug 2, 2023
Thought It Was Worth a Try
In the past, I have fed my cats dry food. After reading up on the pros and cons, I decided to change the diet to more wet food. The review by the person who chose duck and rabbit really stuck. Olly inhales these two. Well probably give salmon and chicken a try.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Pam23 on Jul 23, 2023
Incredible company
This company has always been consistent and offers many great products. I really depend on them when I run short and they always come through. It keeps all of my cats happy!!!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Deb on Sep 1, 2023
My cats love!
This rabbit food works well for my 2 cats. They both love it and I love the quick delivery from Chewy.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Raysofhopeinc on May 16, 2023
Top 250 Contributor
Has Fish oil. Not good for my allergic cat
I bought this for one of our cats that has serious allergies. But this has Mehedin fish oil. And I think this aggravated his allergies. Its a bit disappointing. As he really likes it! Its a nice texture. Just too bad about the fish oil. There are not many choices for cats that have allergies. If they could take out the fish oil. This might be a hit!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Chi on Aug 11, 2023
Cats Love It
My kittens love this food and I honestly think this food is more filling to them than cheaper brands.