Instinct Original Real Venison Recipe Grain-Free Pate Wet Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 12

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  • High-Protein
  • Gluten Free
  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • Natural
  • Grain-Free
  • Appetite Stimulation
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages

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  • Grass-fed venison is the first ingredient in this savory recipe that’s packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles.
  • Made with 95% venison 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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Cat-Tested, Cat-Approved

Instinct Original wet recipes are rich in protein—made with 95% real meat and organs and 5% fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious ingredients. These tasty, complete and balanced pate meals are cat-tested and cat-approved for taste and mealtime excitement.

Real, Wholesome Ingredients

Made in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world, Instinct Original pate offers natural nutrition. Available in a variety of protein options, including cage-free chicken, cage-free duck, grass-fed lamb, farm-raised rabbit, and real salmon, these tasty, grain-free recipes are protein-packed for great nutrition. They also include whole-food ingredients like flaxseed for healthy digestion and menhaden fish oil for skin and coat health.

Crafted With Purpose

Instinct Original wet recipes offer essential benefits that help your cat thrive. These hydrating, high-protein meals provide complete and balanced nutrition without grain, corn, potato, wheat, soy, carrageenan, guar gum, xanthan gum, artificial colors, or preservatives. Feed your cat the whole-food nutrition she craves and loves with Instinct.

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 ensure the highest quality and food safety standards for pets.

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14 Customer Questions

How long can I keep the can in the fridge after opening?

Answer by Chewy • Feb 04, 2021
An unopened can of food will last until the expiration date stamped on the can. Exposure to air, light, hot temperatures and humidity speeds up the rate at which foods degrade. To limit these effects, keep the food stored in original packaging and store in a cool, dry location. Ideally, after opening, any leftovers should be covered and stored in the refrigerator and should be consumed within 3-5 days.

Is this raw or cooked venison and pork liver?

Answer by Chewy • Sep 07, 2018
All of the canned foods are completely cooked.

does this food contain peas?

Answer by Chewy • Jan 17, 2020
This formula does contain peas. For a complete list of ingredients, click the “Nutritional Info” tab, next to the “Description” tab, just under the product photos when viewed on a desktop computer. Click the "Nutritional Info" tab, next to the "Q&A" tab, towards the top bar above the product image when viewed on the app.

What is the phosphorous percent on a dry matter basis?

Answer by Chewy • Oct 15, 2022
This recipe has a phosphorus content of 0.55% on an as-fed basis and 1.92% on a dry matter basis.
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217 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Paige on Jan 4, 2026

My needs being met as a handicapped customer.

I needed the cans to be in excellent condition. I needed the cans to be delivered inside in the heated hallway. I needed the box reachable from my wheelchair in

I needed the cans to be in excellent condition. I needed the cans to be delivered inside in the heated hallway. I needed the box reachable from my wheelchair in front of my apt. door. I needed to be notified telling me that the cans have arrived. The delivery picture was the icing on the cake. All of these conditions were met.....Love Prescious (my bed cat) and me. Belchertown, MA.....

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Carolyn on Dec 29, 2025

Expensive lesson

I was searching for a wild food for my kitty that did not have chicken or beef due to a GI issue. He tasted it and was done. I tried for several days to see if he

I was searching for a wild food for my kitty that did not have chicken or beef due to a GI issue. He tasted it and was done. I tried for several days to see if he would eat it. Even warmed it on the outside chance it would help. Not a bite taken. On the up side, my sister's cats love it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Valerie on Jan 8, 2026

GRAIN FREE; HAPPY CAT!!!

I love to give my cat the food that reflects her needs; no grain ; just meat; her coat is beautiful ; she loves her food and even licks the spoon clean!

I love to give my cat the food that reflects her needs; no grain ; just meat; her coat is beautiful ; she loves her food and even licks the spoon clean!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Martha on Dec 8, 2025

Moist and meaty

My cat loves this venison. We had had a hard time getting him to eat until we found this. He chowed down and asked for more! I feel like this is a good, healthy

My cat loves this venison. We had had a hard time getting him to eat until we found this. He chowed down and asked for more! I feel like this is a good, healthy option for him. We’re very happy and so is he.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Magdalena on Dec 27, 2025

Good food

My cat Sunny, loves this food. She has food allergies and my doctor told me to feed her a novel diet. This works for her and she loves it.

My cat Sunny, loves this food. She has food allergies and my doctor told me to feed her a novel diet. This works for her and she loves it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mikest116 on Nov 27, 2025

High quality ingredientss

High quality ingredients, mostly meat. No unnecessary fillers. No "meals", just the good stuff. "Nothing but the best Clark! "

High quality ingredients, mostly meat. No unnecessary fillers. No "meals", just the good stuff. "Nothing but the best Clark! "

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Judith on Sep 3, 2025

My cat loves this

My cat has food allergies and requires alternate proteins. We started with rabbit, but he became allergic to that after a few years. Switched to beef and salmon,

My cat has food allergies and requires alternate proteins. We started with rabbit, but he became allergic to that after a few years. Switched to beef and salmon, and he was allergic in another few years. Venison is working for him right now, and he really likes the Instinct venison, so problem solved for the moment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Donna on Jul 20, 2025

Excellent!

After being diagnosed with a poultry allergy, I switched my cats to this, along with Instinct limited ingredient rabbit formula. I really wish American Journey offered

After being diagnosed with a poultry allergy, I switched my cats to this, along with Instinct limited ingredient rabbit formula. I really wish American Journey offered something similar, as they liked the options I used to feed them, but they all have poultry in them. Both cats took to this immediately and really like the texture. Great ingredients and no more throwing up, itchy skin, or other allergy symptoms!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Shiwen on Aug 31, 2025

Two stars for delivery

Delivery was bad, they left the item on top of the mailbox instead of delivering to my apartment door. Mailbox is facing the street and under direct sun light. I

Delivery was bad, they left the item on top of the mailbox instead of delivering to my apartment door. Mailbox is facing the street and under direct sun light. I had to rush home from work

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Mervyns on Jul 3, 2025

Thrown Away

Ordered 12 pack 6 arrived bulged cans 1 arrived no label This was an Instinct quality issue not a chewy one. The 12 pack was sent to me in a sealed overwrap

Ordered 12 pack 6 arrived bulged cans 1 arrived no label This was an Instinct quality issue not a chewy one. The 12 pack was sent to me in a sealed overwrap with instinct cardboard underneath. I tried feeding one and my cat vomitted. The bulged cans although not apparent in photo (1x popped up and 1x popped down) make a sound when pressed and dont stack well. Happy that Chewy refunded me and will now steer clear from instinct products.