Instinct Raw Boost Real Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 5-lb bag

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  • Boosted nutrition with high-protein kibble + freeze-dried raw.
  • Cage-free chicken is the first ingredient so it’s packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles.
  • Includes a probiotic boost for digestive health, higher levels of omegas for healthy skin and coat, and more antioxidants for immune health.
  • Never contains any grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal, artificial colors or preservatives.
  • Made in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world.

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Questions & Answers

22 Customer Questions


How much taurine is in the cat food?


The ingredients list shows that there is an element of "clay" in it--why? why is there "clay" in this food? cats would not eat clay in nature.

Answer by ChewyJul 17, 2019
Montmorillonite Clay is approved by AAFCO for use as an anticaking processing aid to adsorb excess moisture and to help keep the food from clumping. The Montmorillonite Clay used in Nature's Variety diets is tested for dioxins and it is guaranteed dioxin-free.

What is the carbohydrate content for this formula?

Answer by ChewyApr 15, 2020
This formula contains approximately 13% Carbohydrate content on an as fed basis.

Is the 10 lbs bag resealable? Which storage option would you recommend for this food?

Answer by ChewyJan 15, 2018
All of Instincts bags are resealable. Plastic, glass or metal storage containers can also help protect dog food from the elements and from insects, rodents and other vermin. Store the bag or container off of the floor in a cool and dry location.

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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Digestibility

79% Positive

Ingredients

78% Positive

Manufacturing Process

70% Positive

Nutritional Balance

78% Positive

332 Customer Reviews



Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Cory on Dec 2, 2025

Diarrhea everywhere

If you want to spend 48 hours cleaning liquid cat poo and puke off of every surface of your house this is the food for you. Made BOTH of my cats sick at the same

If you want to spend 48 hours cleaning liquid cat poo and puke off of every surface of your house this is the food for you. Made BOTH of my cats sick at the same time and they are indoor cats without access to toxins so I’m quite sure it was from this food being rancid. I was skeptical of them mixing kibble with raw dehydrated food and I was right!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jennifer on Nov 12, 2025

Good Crunchies

Until this last year, I have always fed my girls top of the line, grain-free foods from a local specialty pet shop. I decided to try this out about a year ago, and

Until this last year, I have always fed my girls top of the line, grain-free foods from a local specialty pet shop. I decided to try this out about a year ago, and I have noticed that not only does my last remaining girl love this dry food, but I feel like there are less digestive issues. So, I'm just going to let her enjoy it until her last days.... she's about 19 now. So, I want her to feel good, and also enjoy the little things in life :)


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Deanna on Nov 25, 2025

Size-freeze dried pieces all through

I was a bit skeptical given the reviews of no freeze dried pieces in the kibble but, it may have been a bad batch. I’ll update once it’s feeding time tomorrow

I was a bit skeptical given the reviews of no freeze dried pieces in the kibble but, it may have been a bad batch. I’ll update once it’s feeding time tomorrow. I only gave 4 stars because it could be better priced


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Monica on Dec 31, 2025

Cleared up my cat’s allergies!

Within a week of feeding this food to both of our cats, a major difference can be seen in their coats, and our cat with allergies’ symptoms have improved!!!

Within a week of feeding this food to both of our cats, a major difference can be seen in their coats, and our cat with allergies’ symptoms have improved!!!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dawn on Nov 19, 2025

A favorite!

This is the only dry food my 16 year old kitty will eat consistently. She just loves it! Carly is in such great health & I truly believe the quality of this food

This is the only dry food my 16 year old kitty will eat consistently. She just loves it! Carly is in such great health & I truly believe the quality of this food play a big part in keeping her young!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sunny on Nov 21, 2025

Cats love it

I have four cats two out of four are picky eaters but the picky eaters went straight to this food. I’ve highly recommend this food.

I have four cats two out of four are picky eaters but the picky eaters went straight to this food. I’ve highly recommend this food.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Hannah on Dec 4, 2025

Great

Such a great food for a great price. I love knowing my kitties are getting high quality ingredients and nutrition.

Such a great food for a great price. I love knowing my kitties are getting high quality ingredients and nutrition.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Marbles on Aug 13, 2025

Cat will not eat this food, won’t go near it

I strongly recommend getting a small size to sample before investing in this food. My Bengal cat typically eats another similar high protein brand Orijen, and he

I strongly recommend getting a small size to sample before investing in this food. My Bengal cat typically eats another similar high protein brand Orijen, and he likes the Raw toppers. So I thought the food would be good. But it’s not the same quality as the toppers. My cat won’t go near it.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Layla on Nov 26, 2025

My cats sickness

All off my 4 cats threw up and had diarrhea after one meal with this food mixed in.

All off my 4 cats threw up and had diarrhea after one meal with this food mixed in.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By teena on Nov 29, 2025

They ennoble it right down

It’s the first food I’ve tried that they didn’t turn their noses up to

It’s the first food I’ve tried that they didn’t turn their noses up to