Instinct Original Kitten Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Dry Cat Food, 4.5-lb bag
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Satisfy your kitty’s need for real food with Instinct Original Kitten Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Dry Cat Food. Guided by the belief in raw nutrition, this recipe unlocks your cat’s ability to thrive. It’s thoughtfully balanced with wholesome foods, like real protein and fruit, plus guaranteed levels of probiotics, natural omegas and antioxidants. The result is a tasty, high animal protein diet that promotes maximum digestibility, a healthy coat and skin, and immune health—and it’s all tailored for the unique needs of kittens, made in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world.
Key Benefits- Cage-free chicken is the first ingredient for high animal protein to support the energy needed for growth and play.
- Includes 81% real animal ingredients and nutritious oils plus 19% vegetables, fruits and other wholesome ingredients.
- Tailored nutrition for kittens includes a balanced mix of poultry, fish and meat for healthy exposure to proteins plus natural DHA for brain and eye development.
- Guaranteed levels of live, natural probiotics, natural omegas and antioxidants to support digestive health, healthy skin and coat, and immune health.
- Made in the USA using premium ingredients from around the world, with the pure nutrition of raw in every piece.
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Item Number122326
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Weight4.5 pounds
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LifestageKitten
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietNo Corn No Wheat No Soy, Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Natural, High-Protein
Chicken, Turkey Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Egg Product, Chicken Meal, White Fish Meal, Tapioca, Natural Flavor, Lamb Meal, Dried Tomato Pomace, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Montmorillonite Clay, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Taurine, Freeze Dried Chicken, Freeze Dried Chicken Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Freeze Dried Chicken Heart, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract.
Caloric Content4,456 kcal/kg, 557 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 42.5% min |
| Crude Fat | 22.5% min |
| Crude Fiber | 3.0% max |
| Moisture | 9.0% max |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA | 0.2% min |
| Vitamin E | 200 IU/kg min |
| Taurine | 0.2% min |
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | 100 mg/kg min |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.6% min |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 3.2% min |
| Bacillus Coagulants | 60,000,000 CFU/lb min |
Ideal feeding amounts will vary by age, weight, and activity level so the guide below should be used as an initial recommendation. Divide the per day by the number of feedings per day. Be sure to always provide clean, fresh water. Along with dry food, we recommend feeding raw or wet food to help increase the amount of water in your pet’s diet.
Daily Feeding Guidelines (standard 8 oz dry measure cup):
| Age | 1 - 3 lb | 4 - 6 lb 7 - 10 lb | |||
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| 6 - 19 Weeks | 1/4 - 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 | 4 1/2 - 5 1/4 |
| 5 - 9 Months | 1/4 - 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 - 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 - 3 | 3 - 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 - 4 1/4 |
| 9 - 12 Months | 1/4 - 1 | 1 - 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 - 3 | 3 - 3 1/2 |
| Over 12 Months | Transition to Instinct Kibble for Cats |
Always introduce a new food over a period of 5 - 7 days, mixing increasing amounts of Instinct with the current food each day.
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, this recipe is 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 kitten’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
This recipe is 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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Great for my kitty’s stomach
By Obidatcat on Sep 20, 2021
I was feeding my kitten Blue Buffalo but he didn’t want to really eat it. It eventually gave him stomach issues so I had to find something else. My dude loves Instinct and he no longer has stomach issues. It is a little bit expensive than the average cat food but their ingredients seem legit. The proof is in the litter box lol
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Litter Mates love this food
By beans on Sep 19, 2021
Adopted two 5month old kittens and they were not a fan of dry food and were super picky with wet food. Switched them to instinct brand for everything and they LOVE it here. There’s never a piece of kibble ever left over. This food is helping to fill them out and their coats look amazing
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Kitten Loves It!!
By ShelleyG on Jul 15, 2021
I recently got a 3 mos old Maine Coon. She had been raised on pure raw food which I think is wonderful, but not something I would have the time to prepare. I knew I needed to find a food that would have great quality and still have raw food incorporated into it. I was given a small supply of her raw food diet frozen. Until I could get some thawed out I gave her a small scoop of the Instinct Kitten kibble. She devoured it!! I had bought another top quality brand to try as well. She made it very clear she preferred the Instinct!!! I also tried a couple different brands of pate which she loves the Instinct over the others including the raw food she had been eating. This will definitely I recently got a 3 mos old Maine Coon. She had been raised on pure raw food which I think is wonderful, but not something I would have the time to prepare. I knew I needed to find a food that would have great quality and still have raw food incorporated into it. I was given a small supply of her raw food diet frozen. Until I could get some thawed out I gave her a small scoop of the Instinct Kitten kibble. She devoured it!! I had bought another top quality brand to try as well. She made it very clear she preferred the Instinct!!! I also tried a couple different brands of pate which she loves the Instinct over the others including the raw food she had been eating. This will definitely be a keeper!!! … more
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My picky cat likes it!
By Alice on Jul 18, 2021
My one-year-old Siamese cat refuses to eat wet food. While standing in line to check out at a grocery store, a customer and I talked about dry cat food, and she recommended chicken Instinct. My Bailey likes Instinct! I’m thrilled I could order it from Chewy.
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Kitten didn’t like
By Kworthing on Jul 10, 2021
Bought this because my 2yr old cat loves the adult version and her fur and skin is beautiful. Bought this for new kitten we added to family. He won’t even taste this or even the adult version. Had high hopes now will have to try something else.
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We love this food
By PollyLightning on Aug 15, 2021
We are Polly and Lightning. We are 3 months old and really like this food, in fact we are trying to help fill our bowl all the time.
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By ShannonP007 on Aug 23, 2021
Great size bag for the price, the kittens eat it alright, they're not to keen on it but it's healthy for them.
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By Tehani on Jul 27, 2021
Chewy boxes make great birthing boxes! Have been buying both dry and wet kitten food for our pregnant mom to eat. All kittens were born strong and healthy in a Chewy box!
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Francis loves this dry food
By spicyflyfarms3 on Aug 23, 2021
I don't think my cat is picky yet, but he sure does go nuts when I feed him! He's growing fast!
