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

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  • Cage-free duck is the first ingredient—packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles.
  • Contains 95% duck & turkey liver, 5% vegetables, fruits & other wholesome ingredients, and no grain.
  • Made without gums, grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, artificial colors or preservatives.
  • Has a delicious pâté texture your cat will love.
  • 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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Questions & Answers

19 Customer Questions


It states finest ingredients "from around the world" exactly where and what are the ingredients? Why would they need to get ingredients from other countries?


Do they use non GMO peas and other vegetables?

Answer by ChewyMar 11, 2018
This product is not GMO-free.

What is the calcium/phosphorus ratio of this product

Answer by ChewyMay 03, 2022
This recipe has a calcium to phosphorus ratio of 1.6:1. The calcium content is 0.55% as-fed (2.50% dry matter) and the phosphorus content is 0.35% as-fed (1.59% dry matter).

What is the taurine content on a dry matter basis?

Answer by ChewyMay 07, 2020
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.

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289 Customer Reviews



Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Jasmine on Dec 6, 2025

Price

I ordered this because my Wilson is finicky about wet foods. I had ordered the duck formula in flakes from another website as I needed a few things not sold here

I ordered this because my Wilson is finicky about wet foods. I had ordered the duck formula in flakes from another website as I needed a few things not sold here. He did well with it. I wanted to try the pate in the same formula. When I came to order, it was on sale. I ordered 2 cases of 12. I only give him 1 tablespoon 2x daily to mix in his supplement. He wastes at least half each time. Both formulas have carrot pieces, which I am not fond of for any cat. I probably need to browse for something else before so much more gets tossed out. Also, at a normal price, these cans (everywhere) are expensive. They are even pricier than rx canned foods.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lee on Nov 26, 2025

Instinct wet food Rock!

My daughter has used Instinct Rabbit food for years for a cat that was allergic to all other meat sources. She suggested the brand when we took in a stray feral

My daughter has used Instinct Rabbit food for years for a cat that was allergic to all other meat sources. She suggested the brand when we took in a stray feral kitten near death from starvation. He is now 3 months old and thriving. I tried several other wet foods on him and he turned his nose up at them. I ordered the Instinct variety pack and he LOVES all of them, as do several of my barn cats that come to the back door for a little wet food every morning. I will be ordering more of the Duck as that seems to be the universal favorite. Excellent quality! And of course, Chewy's great price and quick shipping make it so easy. Thank you!


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Ann on Nov 8, 2025

Nothing

The pate is too grainy. My 4 cats do not like it. They’ll take a couple licks then walk away. It was a waste of our money. I also have a concern about all the 3

The pate is too grainy. My 4 cats do not like it. They’ll take a couple licks then walk away. It was a waste of our money. I also have a concern about all the 3 - 12 packs of canned pate cat food I got in one shipment (2 were a different brand). There were moldy spots on top of several of the cans. Looked like the food was not stored in good conditions. Two of my cats got sick and had diarrhea after eating from that shipment. I cleaned the cans and prayed over them. Have not had problems since, but there’s no excuse for mold spots on the cans.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Fallon on Jan 7, 2026

Covered in Mold

I've never had a quality issue like this before. The cans were covered in mold. Opened one and it smelled utterly foul. Such a disappointment.

I've never had a quality issue like this before. The cans were covered in mold. Opened one and it smelled utterly foul. Such a disappointment.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Camille on Sep 28, 2025

Watery

Something has happened in the last few years and this product is now very thin and watery. It used to be dense before the duck shortage. Unfortunately, this is one

Something has happened in the last few years and this product is now very thin and watery. It used to be dense before the duck shortage. Unfortunately, this is one of the few products my cat can eat, as he has a chicken allergy.


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

Cat Food

This brand met my cat’s dietary needs. She will eat it but is not all that excited with the taste.

This brand met my cat’s dietary needs. She will eat it but is not all that excited with the taste.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Nancy on Nov 4, 2025

She loves the rabbit

My cat didnt want to eat the salmon that I had been getting her for years. We switched to rabbit and duck. She is very happy now.

My cat didnt want to eat the salmon that I had been getting her for years. We switched to rabbit and duck. She is very happy now.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By JT on Dec 7, 2025

Yummy yummy!

For the price, this particular canned food is really worth it........and the cats love it.

For the price, this particular canned food is really worth it........and the cats love it.


Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Dolores on Sep 26, 2025

This food is VERY wet, swimming in watery, unappetizing liquid

My cat sniffed it and walked away. Repeated this several times over the course of several days but she would not touch it. Fed her something else and took the

My cat sniffed it and walked away. Repeated this several times over the course of several days but she would not touch it. Fed her something else and took the food to the local shelter.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kathi on Oct 23, 2025

Works well for my kitty

JaX seems to really like this food, even though kidney diet food is sometimes a hard sell.

JaX seems to really like this food, even though kidney diet food is sometimes a hard sell.