Instinct Raw Boost Toy Breed Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken & Freeze-Dried Raw Pieces Dry Dog Food, 4-lb bag
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Serve up tailored nutrition with Instinct Raw Boost Toy Breed Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken & Freeze-Dried Raw Pieces Dry Dog Food. A better way to feed kibble, this high animal protein, boosted nutrition features bites of freeze-dried raw meat throughout. It’s made especially for toy breeds to unlock their potential to thrive, by putting the benefits of raw nutrition into every bowl. Featuring cage-free chicken as the first ingredient, there’s an ideal balance of protein, fat and calories to promote healthy weight. There’s also calcium and phosphorous for strong bones and teeth plus naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health—and it all comes from the finest ingredients from around the world.
Key Benefits- Boosted nutrition for toy breed dogs 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. Plus, it has the ideal balance of protein, fat and calories.
- Guaranteed levels of calcium and phosphorous for strong bones and teeth, plus naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health.
- Free of grains, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal or artificial colors or preservatives.
- Made in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world.
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Item Number119093
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Weight4.0 pounds
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BrandNature's Variety
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LifestageAdult
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Extra Small & Toy Breeds
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Food FormDry Food, Freeze-Dried
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Special DietHigh-Protein, Grain-Free, Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Raw, Natural
Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Chickpeas, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Turkey Meal, Herring Meal, Peas, Freeze Dried Chicken, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Freeze Dried Chicken Liver, Coconut Oil, Salt, Pumpkinseeds, Potassium Chloride, Freeze Dried Chicken Heart, Egg Product, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Montmorillonite Clay, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Choline Chloride, Dried Kelp, Salmon Oil, Blueberries, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract.
Caloric Content4,290 kcal/kg, 469 kcal/cup
Guaranteed Analysis | |
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Crude Protein | 35.0% min |
Crude Fat | 20.0% min |
Crude Fiber | 4.0% max |
Moisture | 9.0% max |
Calcium | 1.4% min |
Phosphorus | 1.1% min |
Zinc | 120 mg/kg min |
Vitamin E | 225 IU/kg min |
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | 120 mg/kg min |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.25% min |
Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2.5% min |
Glucosamine | 300 mg/kg min |
Chondroitin Sulfate | 525 mg/kg 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):
Weight | Adult Maintenance Daily Feeding (cup) | Adult Weight Loss Daily Feeding (cup) |
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1 - 3 lbs | 1/8 - 1/4 | 1/8 - 1/4 |
4 - 6 lbs | 1/4 - 1/2 | 1/4 - 3/8 |
7 - 9 lbs | 1/2 - 3/4 | 3/8 - 1/2 |
10 - 12 lbs | 3/4 - 7/8 | 1/2 - 5/8 |
Puppies (Except Large Breed [70+ lbs as an Adult]): Feed up to twice the Adult maintenance amount shown above.
Pregnant and Nursing Females: Feed up to 3 times the Adult maintenance amount shown above.
Always introduce a new food over a period of 5 - 7 days, mixing increasing amounts of Instinct with the current food each day.


KIBBLE + RAW
Instinct Raw Boost is a better way to feed-combining grain-free, high-protein kibble plus freeze-dried raw in one bag. Each recipe starts with real meat like cage-free chicken, USA-raised beef, or grass-fed lamb.

BOOSTED NUTRITION
These protein-packed recipes offer a natural probiotic boost, higher omegas* and more antioxidants* (*than Instinct Original) for digestive health, skin and coat, and a healthy immune system.

Pure, real nutrition of
raw in every bowl
Minimally processed, all-natural, protein-packed bites of real meat and non-GMO fruits and vegetables.
The Pure, Real Nutrition of Raw Is In Everything Instinct Does
Instinct's Responsibility as The Raw Brand
LEAD WITH RAW
It all started with Instinct's raw pet food. Since the beginning, they've led with raw because they know the good it can do. They're rewriting the rules of pet food and championing raw nutrition to bring its superior benefits to all that they do.
KEEP IT REAL
Delicious and nutritious pet food should only use real ingredients. For Instinct, this means all-natural, real meat, fruits and vegetables, with nothing artificial.
MAKE IT SIMPLE
Feeding raw should be simple, and it should easily fit into your everyday routine. Instinct believes raw should be accessible to pet parents so every pet can experience the benefits of raw nutrition.
DO IT TOGETHER
Instinct believes in the power of raw nutrition. It only makes sense to share it. Together with local shelters and volunteer efforts nationwide we’re on a mission to transform the lives of all pets.
MAKE IT BETTER
Instinct has never been afraid to challenge the status quo of pet nutrition. They continuously redefine what better means—always pushing their standards of nutrition to raise the bar in pet food.

About Instinct
Instinct believes deeply that it's up to them to find a way to make it possible for more people to feed their pets the pure, real nutrition that only comes from raw. They know that if they can get the nutrition of raw into more bowls, they'll transform the lives of more pets. And that's really why they do what they do.
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Dogs love, but it has peas
By Weruva on Jan 26, 2021
I have been mixing this product in my picky eater’s regular food (Nulu small breed with salmon) and I notice he is eating all of his food instead of nibbling and leaving some. But I wish the ingredients omitted peas, since a recent study has linked peas with cardiac problems leading to premature death, especially of little dogs. I just noticed the pea ingredient, and am stopping this food immediately. I will try Instinct Freeze Dried Raw Boost Mix instead, seeing that this recipe omits peas.
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Super Pleased!
By StellasMom on Oct 1, 2020
I have a picky eater. She is spoiled and wants to have rotisserie chicken mixed in with her food. This has proven to be problematic so I’ve tried a couple of different foods but she’s demanded a little extra flavor. I can’t believe she gobbled her food! Literally cleaned the plate with just the kibbles. She likes to carry kibbles to the living room and pick through to find the meat bits, but she still eats all of the kibbles. I’m impressed and I hope she continues to enjoy it.
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Dog LOVES this food!!!
By CrazyJugDog on Aug 18, 2020
I have never seen my dog love a dog food more. We usually have to put some meat or something on her dog food to get her to eat it but she plows right through this food! She especially loves the freeze dried bits. I have made her food for awhile but feel confident using this brand especially with the freeze dried chunks in it.
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I can’t believe it.
By YorkieKobe on Apr 23, 2020
First time EVER my 7yr old 3.9lb Yorkie ate food without letting it sit around until there’s no other choice!!!! I’m super excited. I’m switching from Royal Canin Yorkshire (I thought it was a good choice, I feel horrible) but he would still wait all day to eat 1/4 cup because there was nothing else. Glad I’m finally on track!!
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Perfect size
By Lakisha on Apr 22, 2020
My fur baby ate his first bowl last night without me mixing it with wet food. He likes it but he is a little stinker and a very picky eater. I will say this is the first dry dog food he has eaten in a while.
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Another one bites the dust...
By TrueTexan on Feb 19, 2020
I was sure hoping this would be the one my dogs would love, but no....turned their noses up and away as soon as they sniffed. They cared for neither the kibble or the raw. I do believe I have two of the pickiest eaters ever (Yorkie & a Chihuahua/terrier mix).
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She loves it
By christen on Oct 2, 2019
To be honest our new little rescue is having some medical issues sorted out and did start a round of steroids the same day we got this food for her which can increase their appetite, but she'll choose this over our other dogs food still and before that we were having trouble getting her to eat any dry food. I think the raw bits really help entice her!
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my dog loves the chicken bits!
By JeremyTheChihuahua on Jan 25, 2020
He’ll pull out all the chicken bites and eat them right away they’re like treats to him!
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Dog loves it
By Malethyst on Oct 4, 2019
I think it is helping his stomach issues and he really loves the raw pieces. As soon as I fill his bowl he picks out the raw pieces no matter if he's hungry. He seems to really enjoy this food.
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Dry Chicken Dog Food
By Boone on Sep 28, 2019
I wanted something small to fit inside a toy. Unfortunately these are so small they slip right out, and he can get them without using any effort.