Instinct Original Kitten Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Dry Cat Food, 4.5-lb bag
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About Instinct Original Kibble for Kittens


Raw Coated Kibble
Instinct offers a variety of natural dry food recipes with added vitamins and minerals to suit your furry family member’s needs. And with freeze-dried raw coating on every piece of kibble, adding the nutrition and taste of raw into your pet’s diet is easy!

Grain-Free Kibble
Instinct’s grain-free, raw-coated kitten kibble is crafted with 81% real animal ingredients and nutritious oils, along with 19% veggies, fruits and other wholesome ingredients. The balanced mix of poultry, fish and meat provide healthy exposure to proteins, while natural DHA from chicken eggs supports brain and eye development.
Pure, Real Nutrition of Raw on Every Piece
PROTEIN PACKED
With responsibly sourced real meat as the first ingredient, these recipes are packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles.
OMEGAS 3 AND 6
Naturally occurring omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids support skin and coat health.
ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidant-rich vegetables and fruits help support immune health.

PROBIOTICS
Guaranteed levels of live, natural probiotics are included to support your dog’s digestive health.
RAW COATING
Instinct crushes and tumbles their freeze-dried raw with their kibble, ensuring raw is on every piece!
MADE WITHOUT FILLERS
These recipes are made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal or artificial colors or preservatives.
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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16 Customer Questions
Is the kibble extra small in this for kittens?
Answer by • Sep 25, 2017
This product is for all for kittens from 6 weeks to over 12 months of age.
What purpose does the clay in this recipe serve?
Answer by • Feb 20, 2020
Montmorillonite clay is used in some natural pet foods as a natural anti-caking agent. It allows high-quality pet foods to remain free of man-made and chemical agents for this purpose. In addition, it is a natural source of minerals so it may bring with it added health benefits to pets.
Does the kitten dry food have gluten in it? Is it also approved by the AAFCO? Do they have the kitten formula in rabbit?
Answer by • Jan 12, 2019
This variety is grain and gluten free. It is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for growth. The kitten variety is only made in a chicken flavor by the manufacturer, at this time.
Is this a good food for savannah cats?
Answer by • Feb 06, 2020
This food is okay for Savannah cat's