Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 50-oz bundle

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  • High-Protein
  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • Gluten Free
  • Raw
  • Natural
  • Grain-Free
  • Digestive Health
  • Appetite Stimulation
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages

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Your feline friend’s wild side is craving the flavors of Instinct Raw Meals Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Cat Food. This recipe features raw ingredients that have been freeze-dried to eliminate moisture and lock in all the powerful nutrients, making it easier for your pet to digest. A mix of 85% protein-packed chicken meat and 15% non-GMO fruits and veggies create a complete and balanced meal that’s rich in vitamins and minerals. The food is designed to provide leaner muscles, stronger bones, and more vibrant skin and fur, all while increasing energy! Instinct Raw Meals was made in the USA without artificial colors, preservatives, grain, corn, wheat, soy or legumes.

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About Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals for Cats

Complete & Balanced Raw Meals

Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw meals are minimally processed and never cooked, preserving the integrity of their ingredients and nutrients for 100% complete and balanced nutrition. Available in a variety of proteins, these freeze-dried raw meals feature 3x more real meat and nutrient-rich organs than Instinct Original kibble, for more flavor and animal protein in every bite.

All The Benefits of Raw Nutrition

Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals are made with real, natural ingredients and never cooked, to retain the raw ingredients’ natural flavors, valuable antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. The result is a more nutritious, healthy food that is shelf stable and convenient—simply scoop and serve like kibble or add water for extra moisture.

Minimally Processed and Never Cooked

Eating a diet rich in minimally processed foods is just as good for our pets as it is for us. Made with responsibly sourced meat and non-GMO fruits and vegetables, Instinct raw recipes are minimally processed—and never cooked—to keep their nutrients intact. Less processed food allows better digestion and nutrient absorption, so your furry friend gets more nutrients in every bite.

The Raw Difference

Unlike traditional, cooked pet foods, raw pet food retains more important antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that are key to helping your pet live a healthier life. Common changes noticed by pet parents who feed raw include better digestion, improved skin and coat, improved weight, relief from food sensitivities, and increased energy and vitality. Feeding as little as 20% raw as part of your pet’s diet can have a positive impact on your pet’s life.

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Frozen Raw Meals

A complete and balanced 100% raw meal solution that provides all the essentials your pet needs to thrive.

Freeze-Dried Raw Meals

A convenient, shelf-stable option for feeding your pet complete and balanced, 100% raw meals.

Raw + Kibble

High-protein, raw-coated kibble with freeze-dried raw pieces provides raw boosted nutrition and delicious taste.

Freeze-Dried Raw Mixers

Top your pet’s kibble or feed as a treat—these provide an easy way to add raw nutrition to your pet’s diet.

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. Their recipes are made using the highest quality and food safety standards, for meals you can trust.

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29 Customer Questions

How many 1-cup servings are in this bag?

Answer by Chewy • May 18, 2020
This recipe contains approximately 4.75 cups in a 9.5 ounce bag.

Do I need to add water with the food? Is the same that the bites, that I saw on a YouTube review, when the lady defrosted, and added water?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 03, 2020
This food does not require water to be added. It can be added as a way to add moisture to your cat's diet.

What is the phosphorus? Is there a more detailed analysis somewhere?

Answer by Chewy • Apr 11, 2022
This recipe has a phosphorus content of 1.02% on an as-fed basis and 1.09% on a dry matter basis.

Can you leave this in a cat dish as you would regular dry food, or will it perish quicker?

Answer by Chewy • Feb 11, 2021
The Freeze Dried Meals are shelf stable and can be left in the bowl like kibble.
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359 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tracy on Jan 13, 2026

My Cats Go Crazy for These!!!

I use this food as treats for my three cats and they LOVE them!!!! All three of them meet me at the door after work to get their yummies!! They smell really good

I use this food as treats for my three cats and they LOVE them!!!! All three of them meet me at the door after work to get their yummies!! They smell really good and I feel good feeding them these little tidbits knowing it’s a quality nutritious snack.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Melanie on Jan 13, 2026

For treats

I care for 10 cats and got this as treats for transitioning from kibble to a wet food only diet. Every cat liked it. The bag is bigger than I thought which was a

I care for 10 cats and got this as treats for transitioning from kibble to a wet food only diet. Every cat liked it. The bag is bigger than I thought which was a nice surprise and a relief. Pieces poofy and soft, not crunchy.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Deborah on Jan 22, 2026

The fact that it was made from real meat that cats thrive on.

She ate a few when I first got them but afterwards she would not eat them. Very disappointing , I thought it would be good for her. Need to cancel my order.

She ate a few when I first got them but afterwards she would not eat them. Very disappointing , I thought it would be good for her. Need to cancel my order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Peggie on Dec 28, 2025

Picky eater

Stormee is a very picky eater and she eats this. I can’t get her to eat canned food. She does love her kibble, but she will eat this as well. I like that it has

Stormee is a very picky eater and she eats this. I can’t get her to eat canned food. She does love her kibble, but she will eat this as well. I like that it has more nutrients than just plain kibble.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Maria on Nov 1, 2025

Convenient Raw Cat Food at its Best!

I know raw food is best for cats and dogs, but time and budget gets in the way. After trying and searching, I believe I have found a solution in Instinct! I now

I know raw food is best for cats and dogs, but time and budget gets in the way. After trying and searching, I believe I have found a solution in Instinct! I now feel better that using a better quality food will prevent health issue when they are older and contribute to a longer life. I serve it and serve it mixed with warm water and mash it up. My 2 girls love it! Please give it a try.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By victoria on Nov 27, 2025

RAW

Rescue kitties who survived on a steady diet of organic fowl (meaning the cardinals my mother fed to the point where they never migrated and had a huge population

Rescue kitties who survived on a steady diet of organic fowl (meaning the cardinals my mother fed to the point where they never migrated and had a huge population in a couple of trees); this is closest to that and they actually eat it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sondra on Nov 1, 2025

Freeze Dried Chicken Recipe

I have been feeding my cats freeze-dried recipe in the evening, but I do add water to the dish to make a little gravy. The cats have been eating it right down

I have been feeding my cats freeze-dried recipe in the evening, but I do add water to the dish to make a little gravy. The cats have been eating it right down. Freeze dried is more expensive but it's much healthier than regular kibble and there is hardly any vomiting.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Lori on Jan 14, 2026

The fact that it's raw.

I'm not sure how I feel about this product yet. I was hoping Bandit would lose some weight but to no avail, yet.

I'm not sure how I feel about this product yet. I was hoping Bandit would lose some weight but to no avail, yet.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Marlene on Jan 5, 2026

Kitties love the freese-dry food but won't touch the canned Instinct food

I'm confused that the cats won't eat the wet canned food by Instinct but are loving the freese-dry food from this brand.

I'm confused that the cats won't eat the wet canned food by Instinct but are loving the freese-dry food from this brand.

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

Solid foundation for ferrets' diet, and great for travel too

This is one of the foods I keep constantly available for the ferrets, and it's one of the easiest to provide when traveling. The food is a good size for them to

This is one of the foods I keep constantly available for the ferrets, and it's one of the easiest to provide when traveling. The food is a good size for them to grab to eat, and it is (relatively, when compared to others) a little less crumbly... leaving behind less mess. The nutritional value is solid. Ferrets need at least three types of prey, and this is a good one to include.