Instinct Ultimate Protein Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Dry Cat Food

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  • 95% protein from real chicken and completely free of animal meal!
  • Unmatched digestibility* for optimal nutrient absorption.
  • Guaranteed levels of live, natural probiotics, natural omegas and antioxidants support digestive health, healthy skin and coat, and immune health.
  • Made in the USA using premium ingredients from around the world, with the pure nutrition of raw in every piece.
  • It’s the only kibble with the pure, real nutrition of raw in every piece. Made in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world.

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About Instinct Ultimate Protein Kibble for Cats

Ultimate Protein Kibble

Instinct’s Ultimate Protein recipes are high in protein and completely free from animal meal for optimal nutrient absorption. And with freeze-dried raw coating on every piece of kibble, adding the nutrition and taste of raw into your pet’s diet is easy!

Real Animal Protein

These recipes are crafted with real animal protein versus vegetables or meals. They also deliver unmatched digestibility to support a happy tummy, so your feline friend can feel her absolute best.

Pure, Real Nutrition of Raw on Every Piece

PACKED WITH PROTEIN

At least 90% of protein comes from real chicken or duck.

MORE MEAT

Up to 3x more chicken or duck is included compared to some other premium natural cat food brands.

PROBIOTICS

Live, natural probiotics are included to support your cat’s digestive health.

OMEGAS

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

ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants help support immune health.

MADE WITHOUT FILLERS

These recipes are made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, animal meal, by-product meal or artificial colors or preservatives.

RAW COATING

Instinct crushes and tumbles their freeze-dried raw with their kibble, ensuring raw is on every piece!

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 has been crafting and perfecting raw recipes for over 15 years. From 100% raw frozen meals to freeze-dried, raw-coated kibble, Instinct gives you a variety of ways to incorporate raw into your pet’s diet. Their raw recipes are crafted in their own kitchens in Lincoln, Nebraska, to ensure the highest standards in quality and food safety according to SQF standards.
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Top IngredientsChicken, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid)...Duck, Chicken, Chicken Eggs...Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal...Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal...Chicken, Chicken Meal, Salmon Meal...
Health FeatureDigestive Health, Immune Support, Skin & Coat Health...Digestive Health, Immune Support, Skin & Coat Health...Digestive Health, Skin & Coat Health, Vitamins & MineralsDigestive Health, Skin & Coat Health, Vitamins & MineralsDigestive Health, Skin & Coat Health, Vitamins & Minerals
Special DietGluten Free, Grain-Free, High-Protein...Gluten Free, Grain-Free, High-Protein...Gluten Free, Grain-Free, High-Protein...Gluten Free, Grain-Free, High-Protein...Gluten Free, Grain-Free, High-Protein...
Food FlavorPoultry, ChickenPoultry, DuckPoultry, ChickenPoultry, ChickenPoultry, Chicken
LifestageAdultAdultAdultAdultAdult
Food FormDry FoodDry FoodDry FoodDry Food, Freeze-DriedDry Food, Freeze-Dried

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43 Customer Questions

How is this food considered raw? Is it entirely freeze dried, partially, slow cooked under temperature. What exactly do you mean by the word raw? Cat dry
Answer by Chewy • Nov 09, 2017
Instinct uses a "High Pressurization Process". HPP preserves food products using high pressure. This particular process uses water pressures 5x greater than pressure found at the bottom of the ocean. HPP is also recognized by the USDA as an anti-pathogen treatment since harmful bacteria (i,e: Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria) are not able to survive in high pressure environments. Also, this has no effect of taste, nutritional value, vitamins, minerals or enzymes. Afterwards, the food is then freeze-dried.
Hi! How many cups of food per bag?
Answer by Chewy • Jan 17, 2019
The 1.8 pound bag contains approximately 7.2 cups, the 4 pound bag contains approximately 16 cups and the 10 pound bag contains approximately 40 cups.
Can I handle this dry food with bare hands or do I need to take extra precautions the same way I would when handling raw chicken?
Answer by Chewy • Aug 22, 2019
This item can be handled with bare hands.
What is the carbohydrate percentage?
Answer by Chewy • May 25, 2020
This food has a carbohydrate content of 12% as fed.

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259 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Quinn on Jun 28, 2023

Both cats are happy!

I had to search for a new dry food for my cats when they both suddenly stopped eating their longtime favorite. Since they now eat dry food exclusively - their choice, they won't even eat Ziwi canned anymore - the dry food has to be the most nutritious possible. Two different choices were fails, as even with the gradual introduction of the new foods, one cat kept throwing up the first and one cat developed dry flaking skin with the second. Third time lucky: both cats like this food, no one is throwing up, and the flaky skin has disappeared. It's been a few months, so fingers crossed this will continue to keep everyone happy and healthy. I'm tempted to offer the Duck version for variety, but hesitate to rock the boat! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jgabs on Jun 1, 2023

Great Choice

My cat loves this food & he’s picky. His coat is more shiny, less hairballs. Less garbage in the food means less poo in the litter box, too! Win win! It is more expensive but my cat eats less due to the increased protein, so it evens it out some $-wise.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Bill on May 6, 2023

Too Expensive

My cats love this product as a treat, but I think it is getting too expensive for me to continuing to buy in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By NiuKi on Apr 2, 2023

My cats loves this!

Used to have Instinct Original, now decide to give this a try. Apparently my cat love this one, it is tastier than the Original one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By JEANIEp on Feb 3, 2023

Great food for cats!

Our 13 year old cat has hyperthyroidism and cannot tolerate meds. This high protein food has significantly slowed his weight loss.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Luna on Sep 28, 2022

Food was mushy and soft as if it was wet

I had been feeding the Turkey to my two cats and given the high reviews for the chicken I decided to give it a try. When I opened the bag the kibbles were almost crushed with a lot of crumbs as if it has been wet. When I poured to their plates it would not make the usual dry kibble sound. Not sure what was the issue with the food. Flavor wise , my cats love it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By McShred on Nov 11, 2022

The SUPER good stuff

This product has my cats super happy. They love it and It helps them to digest all of the food. So I love to see that they are doing much better now.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By 222twopeasinapod on Jul 24, 2022

best ever!!!

I’ve had my kitty since she was just weeks old. I’ve only fed her the best of the best! This food being one of those things. She’s 10 now and is healthy, bes beautiful white teeth, shiny soft fur, strong, playful and loves this food so much! I know they must’ve switched something because the bags I got had lots of crumbles and the kibble looked smaller. Even though the difference it didn’t seem to bother my kitty one bit, I hope they don’t discontinue this food… it’s been over a month and can’t find it anywhere and I’M OUT of kibble. Tried to feed the duck formulation but that was a hard pass. I hope they get this in soon! I’m sure there lots of us waiting for the site to be in stock again. Please please please hurry as nothing I’ve tired thus far will compare/please my hungry kitten.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Bucket1 on Nov 3, 2022

Food is great but.......

The food is great for my ferrets when mixed with 2 others but this price I paid this time is outrageous!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars