Instinct Raw Boost Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Real Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food, 3.5-lb bag

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  • High-Protein
  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • Gluten Free
  • Raw
  • Natural
  • Grain-Free
  • Digestive Health
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages
  • Small Breeds

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  • Made in the USA with quality ingredients from around the world.
  • USA-raised beef is the first ingredient, so this food is packed with protein and has an ideal balance of protein, fat, and calories for a health body weight.
  • It features freeze-dried raw, natural, protein-packed, and minimally processed bites of real beef.
  • Guaranteed levels of calcium and phosphorus support strong bones and teeth, and naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin promote joint health.
  • This food is made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, byproduct meal, and artificial colors or preservatives.

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About Instinct Raw Boost Grain-Free 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.

Grain-Free Kibble

Instinct’s grain-free, raw-coated kibble recipes are crafted with at least 70% animal ingredients to provide your pup with high-quality protein. Nutritious oils are also included, along with 30% veggies, fruits and other wholesome ingredients.

Boosted Nutrition

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 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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3 Customer Questions

Does this dog food contain any taurine?

Answer by Chewy • Jan 23, 2024
This recipe has a taurine content of 0.16% on an as-fed basis and 0.18% on a dry matter basis.

Curious on if this will help prevent yeast infections ?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 30, 2021
This food is not specifically formulated to prevent yeast infections.

does this product have any chicken in it ?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 15, 2019
This recipe contains chicken fat. 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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Nutritional Content

86% Positive

Palatability

82% Positive

106 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tami on Dec 8, 2025

Love the tiny kibble

Naytiri is a 5lb chihuahua. She is a very picky eater, and she eats this food very well! She doesn't like the larger raw bits, but my other dog loves them, so

Naytiri is a 5lb chihuahua. She is a very picky eater, and she eats this food very well! She doesn't like the larger raw bits, but my other dog loves them, so it works out well! Great for small dogs!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Joyce on Dec 16, 2025

Your company making sure she got her meds very fast!

Your pharmacist went over and above to expedite her meds. Awesome company

Your pharmacist went over and above to expedite her meds. Awesome company

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cristina on Nov 13, 2025

Picky puppies love it!!

My puppies will eat it without second thought. Can’t say the same about other brands

My puppies will eat it without second thought. Can’t say the same about other brands

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By karla on Sep 22, 2025

My bo LOVES IT

sometimes he eats the little freeze dried apples and then he digs into the kibble, he hates every kibble and im very glad hes loved this one

sometimes he eats the little freeze dried apples and then he digs into the kibble, he hates every kibble and im very glad hes loved this one

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Shannon on Jul 7, 2025

I Didn't Eat it >>>>>>

My Yorkie loved it..She became bored of the kibble she'd been eating and was refusing to eat . She loves this new food . Is convenient as we also have a diabetic

My Yorkie loved it..She became bored of the kibble she'd been eating and was refusing to eat . She loves this new food . Is convenient as we also have a diabetic that Chewy supplies special diet kibble Thank you Chewy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By 45tjtjcc5f on Nov 1, 2025

My dog loves it!

It’s nutrition, quality, easy to handle and my dog loves it!

It’s nutrition, quality, easy to handle and my dog loves it!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By She likes it on Apr 5, 2025
Received Free Product

Good food for picky eaters

My chihuahua is a very picky eater and have tried several different dry dog foods for her, she really likes the beef flavor of this one better than the others. The

My chihuahua is a very picky eater and have tried several different dry dog foods for her, she really likes the beef flavor of this one better than the others. The freeze dried bits are like little treats and the food/kibble size is perfect for smaller dogs and is easy for her to eat. I only gave it a 4 stars instead of a five because there were a few clumps of the freeze dried bits stuck together in a ball about the size of a quarter in the bag of food. Other than that one thing it seems to be a winner and will definitely buy it for her again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Vito and Miss Zoey on Apr 3, 2025
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My finicky pups like it!

I have a difficult time finding healthy foods my dogs like . I have tried many different kinds only to end up having to donate the bags with 99 percent left to shelters

I have a difficult time finding healthy foods my dogs like . I have tried many different kinds only to end up having to donate the bags with 99 percent left to shelters in my area , because my pups will turn up their noses as soon as I present it to them . When I gave them a bowl of Instinct RawBoost I was pleasantly surprised. First they picked out all the freeze dried raw pieces, but continued on eating the kibble . This was a big surprise to this fur mom and a big win . The freeze dried pieces mixed in with a kibble is a game changer for finicky pups .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Donna on Jan 5, 2026

Her acceptance of a new version of Instinct food variety

Picky Maltipoo loves this food

Picky Maltipoo loves this food

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jennifer on Oct 2, 2025

The itty bitty bites of kibble are great for my little guys!

My dogs absolutely love the freeze dried bits in their kibble.

My dogs absolutely love the freeze dried bits in their kibble.