Instinct Original Small Breed Grain-Free Real Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 12

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  • Made with real beef and beef liver for high animal protein that builds strong, lean muscles.
  • Calorie levels are specially formulated to meet the needs of small breed dogs.
  • Made free of grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal, artificial colors or preservatives.
  • Delicious loaf 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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About Instinct Original Wet Recipes For Dogs

High-Protein Wet Recipes

Add variety and excitement to mealtime with these nutritious complete and balanced wet meals.

Wholesome Meals

These loaf-style, grain-free wet recipes are full of goodness. Each one is made with 95% real meat and organs, plus 5% vegetables, fruits and other wholesome ingredients.

Guided by Raw

NATURAL INGREDIENTS

Real meat is the #1 ingredient in Instinct’s wet food, followed by real fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome ingredients.

PACKED WITH PROTEIN

Guided by Instinct’s belief in raw, their wet food contains meat, poultry and fish for the protein-packed nutrition your pet needs and deserves.

MADE WITHOUT FILLERS

These recipes are made without grain, corn, wheat, soy, potato, carrageenan or artificial colors or preservatives.

MADE IN THE USA

These complete and balanced meals are crafted in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world.

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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Questions & Answers

8 Customer Questions


How many cans come in the package for $33.48?

Answer by DaisyFeb 14, 2022
Case of 12

I did not realized that this was pate style. Are there other textures (minced, shredded, w/gravy)?

Answer by ChewyAug 31, 2018
On our site, Instinct also offers three minced small breed formulas (chicken, beef, and rabbit) in 3.5 ounce cups

Is this suitable for puppies?

Answer by ChewyFeb 26, 2022
This recipe is formulated for all life stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 pounds or more as an adult).

What is the percentage rate of SALT and POTASSIUM in this dog food?? As these 2 things are also very bad for dogs and dogs have been developing health issues..

Answer by ChewyOct 08, 2021
The potassium is 0.30% As Fed and 1.28% Dry Matter. The sodium is 0.11% As Fed and 0.47% Dry Matter.

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Nutritional Value

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Texture and Consistency

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62 Customer Reviews



Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Rachel on Jan 14, 2026

Expensive but healthy

My pups are very picky and have sensitive bellies. I only give them all natural food like: boiled chicken, chicken gizzards, science diet small bits and this for

My pups are very picky and have sensitive bellies. I only give them all natural food like: boiled chicken, chicken gizzards, science diet small bits and this for when they wont eat anything. They do love instinct beef pate, will not eat the chicken. I wish it was not so expensive. I give for an occasional treat or when they won't eat anything else. They do well with it. No upset bellies and will eat it.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Candida on Aug 13, 2025

Brand Specific Availability

Instinct has been the new brand of choice for our animals. The texture and ingredients of the food has been a great choice for all of our animals. Very pleased

Instinct has been the new brand of choice for our animals. The texture and ingredients of the food has been a great choice for all of our animals. Very pleased with how well their digestive systems have responded and improved. However, I wish the dog food had the rabbit option as the cat food availability. We are working with the feef option for now.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Charlene on Dec 6, 2025

Made in the USA

I needed a soft food to hide Lacy’s pill in, and she loves this food. It works perfect.

I needed a soft food to hide Lacy’s pill in, and she loves this food. It works perfect.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Maryann on Jun 26, 2025

Delivery was so quick.

He gobbled it up and loves both the chicken and the beef.

He gobbled it up and loves both the chicken and the beef.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Lacey on Feb 9, 2025

Nutrition, Quality

I love this brand, there's not a lot of "filler" in it. I get their products for both my dog & my cat. My pup can be really picky but loves the beef flavor & always

I love this brand, there's not a lot of "filler" in it. I get their products for both my dog & my cat. My pup can be really picky but loves the beef flavor & always cleans her bowl. I do wish the smaller cans were still available though.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Nancy on Feb 9, 2025

Excellent food- Good quality

This Instinct dog food is an excellent topper for my dog's dry dog food. They really enjoy it. Excellent quality, have had no issues with recalls. Each dog gets

This Instinct dog food is an excellent topper for my dog's dry dog food. They really enjoy it. Excellent quality, have had no issues with recalls. Each dog gets a little wet food with their mostly dry food. NT


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Shelly on May 14, 2025

She's afraid of it

She won't even go near me when I have that in my hand

She won't even go near me when I have that in my hand


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Elizabeth on Oct 28, 2024

Shipment ordered never arrive as said they were

5 times this year orders not delivered to me by Fed ex , either delivered to wrong address or said no access which is not true because they have the gate code and

5 times this year orders not delivered to me by Fed ex , either delivered to wrong address or said no access which is not true because they have the gate code and our security gates are broken so there always open. No pictures of the delivery from Fed ex or the wrong address picture from them. I'm disabled and this has been a nightmare for me just spending time on the phone between your company and fed ex.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Anne on Aug 29, 2024
Top 500 Contributor

Really surprised how Maya hates it

My dogs eat the dry kibble! Maya the cat is finicky but I wanted her to have this healthy food. First, all the cans were dented, one there was no was to open it

My dogs eat the dry kibble! Maya the cat is finicky but I wanted her to have this healthy food. First, all the cans were dented, one there was no was to open it so Zi just took a screwdriver and tore the can up To get the food out. Then it was so dry it was chunky and Maya only loves pate. She snubbed it and I’m left with expensive stuff I’ll take to the pound. They don’t like “exploratory “ food, that’s what they call raw food so it’s probably just going in the garbage.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sharon on Dec 27, 2024

Loved it!

My dogs loved the new dog food. It was an easy transition from their old food.

My dogs loved the new dog food. It was an easy transition from their old food.