Instinct Raw Boost Adult Grain-Free Healthy Weight Recipe Dry Dog Food, 20-lb bag

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  • Boosted nutrition for healthy weight with high-protein kibble + freeze-dried—for 25% less fat and 15% fewer calories than Instinct Raw Boost.
  • Cage-free chicken is the first ingredient so it’s packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles.
  • L-Carnitine helps to burn fat to support healthy metabolism, and the ideal fiber levels help keep your dog feeling fuller, longer.
  • Free from grains, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal and artificial colors and preservatives.
  • Made in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world.

Ingredient Information

Feeding Instructions

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Instinct Raw Boost Healthy Weight Kibble for Dogs

Delicious, Boosted Raw Nutrition

Offer your dog a better kibble with Instinct Raw Boost Kibble. Available in a variety of formulas, this all natural food combines grain-free, high-protein kibble + freeze-dried raw meat bites for a boost of nutrition and flavor.

For Healthy Weight

Instinct’s Raw Boost Kibble Healthy Weight recipe contains 25% less fat and 15% fewer calories than Instinct’s regular Raw Boost Kibble. It’s crafted with fat-burning L-carnitine and an ideal level of fiber. These ingredients help support a healthy metabolism and help your dog feel full!

Boosted Nutrition with Raw

PROBIOTICS

Guaranteed levels of live, natural probiotics are included for digestive health.

OMEGAS 3 AND 6

Naturally occurring omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids support skin and coat health.

HEALTHY METABOLISM

L-carnitine helps burn fat and supports a healthy metabolism, while the ideal fiber level helps your furry friend feel fuller, longer.

ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidant-rich vegetables and fruits help support immune health.

FREEZE-DRIED RAW

Every bite contains all-natural, protein-packed, minimally processed bites of real meat.

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 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. Using the highest quality and food safety standards, Instinct makes raw recipes you can trust.

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Questions & Answers

17 Customer Questions


What's the difference between the healthy weight and the regular chicken flavored version of this product?

Answer by ChewyJun 26, 2018
While both formulas have the turkey and chicken meal added to them, the Instinct by Nature's Variety Raw Boost Healthy Weight Grain-Free Chicken has the menhaden fish meal and the regular will have salmon meal added to it. The percentage in the protein content is 33% with 348 calories per cup, while the Instinct by Nature's Variety Raw Boost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken has a protein content of 37% and 491 calories per cup. Although most of the vegetables are included in both formulas, the ingredients may vary slightly.

How many cups are in the 20 pound bag and does this need to be kept in the freezer?

Answer by ChewyMar 08, 2018
This food does not need to be put in the freezer. There are approximately 16 cups of kibble in the 4-pound bag and approximately 80 cups of kibble in the 20-pound bag.

Where is the meat sourced from? Particularly the meat that is used for the meat meals that are the second ingredient in this.

Answer by ChewyJun 23, 2019
Instinct by Nature's Variety sources the majority of their ingredients from the U.S. and turns to other locations only as needed. All of their poultry, pork, and fish come from the U.S. (salmon meal from the U.S./Canada/Chile). Their fish is fresh-caught from the Atlantic and Pacific. Their beef and lamb are from the U.S., venison is from the U.S. and New Zealand, and their rabbit is from France. The vegetables and fruits are from the U.S.and Europe. Their vitamins and minerals are from North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Does this food contain any form of soy?

Answer by ChewyOct 06, 2019
This food does not contain any soy. For a complete list of ingredients, click the “Nutritional Info” tab, next to the “Description” tab, just under the product photos.

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
249 Ratings

Customers Mention

Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Digestibility

90% Positive

Ingredients

98% Positive

Nutritional Value

87% Positive

Palatability

90% Positive

172 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Robert on Sep 11, 2025

Nice reduced calorie food for doggie.

Usually mix this with fresh cooked chicken for her daily meals. Also serves as a small between-meal treat. I’m pleased with the product but have no weight-loss to

Usually mix this with fresh cooked chicken for her daily meals. Also serves as a small between-meal treat. I’m pleased with the product but have no weight-loss to report. A few more weeks before we will see the results, I’m certain.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Angela on Jun 17, 2025

BEWARE Contaminated food.

Food was contaminated. My dog has been on this food for two years of his life never had an issue until just recently. He had a severe gestational issues, but he

Food was contaminated. My dog has been on this food for two years of his life never had an issue until just recently. He had a severe gestational issues, but he was in the hospital twice with vomiting and projectile diarrhea. I was treating him with probiotics, rice, and boiled chicken, which he was doing much better on once I re-introduced the food it started up again. I am for sure that I had a contaminated bag. Please be cautious and watch for signs.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Elizabeth on Sep 3, 2025

The grandkids.

All 3 of us love this food. My grandma sees improvement in our coats, poop and weight. It's all wonderful. Thank you.

All 3 of us love this food. My grandma sees improvement in our coats, poop and weight. It's all wonderful. Thank you.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Victoria on Aug 4, 2025

Instinct Dog food

The wet food and the Dog food together works good on my dog. She has stomach issues a lot and this seems to keep her happy.

The wet food and the Dog food together works good on my dog. She has stomach issues a lot and this seems to keep her happy.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Linda on Jul 22, 2025

Substitute

We decided to order this in place of the regular dog food because it was out of stock and found that our dog loves it!

We decided to order this in place of the regular dog food because it was out of stock and found that our dog loves it!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Patty on Sep 4, 2025

Good food

Never had stomach problems after going on This food

Never had stomach problems after going on This food


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Maureen on Jun 11, 2025

She loves the food and it’s healthy

She loves it and it is low enough in fat for her to not get pancreatitis again!

She loves it and it is low enough in fat for her to not get pancreatitis again!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Kathleen on Mar 2, 2025

Our dog loves this food

This food has been great for our senior golden doodle to keep his weight in check. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that in a 20 pound bag there is always

This food has been great for our senior golden doodle to keep his weight in check. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that in a 20 pound bag there is always about 5 cups of dust that we have to throw away.


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

One of the healthier dog foods

Good protein, low fat and he likes it!

Good protein, low fat and he likes it!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Teresa on Aug 19, 2025

I liked the dog food mix with raw

It was good dog food

It was good dog food