Instinct Ultimate Protein Grain-Free Cage-Free Duck Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Dry Cat Food, 4-lb bag
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- 90% protein from real duck, chicken and eggs and completely free of animal meal.
- Offers 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.
- Never contains any grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal, artificial colors or preservatives.
- Made in the USA using premium ingredients from around the world, with the pure nutrition of raw in every piece
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Item Number119108
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Weight4.0 pounds
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LifestageAdult
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietHigh-Protein, Grain-Free, Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Pea-Free, Natural
Duck, Chicken, Chicken Eggs, Tapioca, Ground Flaxseed, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, 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), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Montmorillonite Clay, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Freeze Dried Duck (including Freeze Dried Ground Duck Bone), Pumpkinseeds, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract.
Caloric Content4,510 kcal/kg, 496 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 47.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 17.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 3.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| Vitamin E | 100 IU/kg min |
| Taurine | 0.1% min |
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | 85 mg/kg min |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.7% min |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2.7% 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) | Weight Loss Daily Feeding (cup) |
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| 5 lbs | 3/8 | 1/4 |
| 10 lbs | 1/2 | 3/8 |
| 15 lbs | 3/4 | 1/2 |
Always introduce a new food over a period of 5 - 7 days, mixing increasing amounts of Instinct with the current food each day.
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.
Customer Reviews
91% Recommend
91% of reviewersrecommend this product
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He likes it! He likes it!
By djn243 on Sep 1, 2021
My cat was suffering from inappetence and was refusing to eat much of anything except treats for two days. Thankfully when my Chewy order arrived with this, he ate it right up and has been going back for more! He is a bit of a carb addict. I’ve been trying to cut back on that the best I can and this is a good high protein, lower carb option. Love that it doesn’t have peas, as he is allergic to peas.
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It's a hit!
By meowwow on Mar 22, 2021 top250Contributor
Everybody loved this! This is my first time buying Instinct, and all 9 cats gobbled it down! Maybe it is the sprayed on freeze dried protein, dunno, but something is awfully tasty there! The cats have never shown any interest in duck before, but they went for this!
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Quality product
By ChristiW on Apr 5, 2021
Cats have always liked this Ultimate Protein Duck. I keep looking for lower carb options and less plant proteins. I still think this is too high in Carbs at 15%
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Ferret five of them rescues
By faith on Jan 20, 2021
I bought these for my ferrets and all five of love them
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Something Changed
By Aviedo on Oct 24, 2020
We have been using this for quite a while but this most recent bag smells funky and my cat won't eat it.
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So far so good
By Mousersx2 on Mar 24, 2020
I have had a desire to give Spooky Mew a more nutritious "raw" food that he will consume. That last part "that he will consume" was most important. He not only tried it the 1st time but has eaten it consistently now for two weeks with no complaints or complications(no stomach upset)! He still wants canned but this is a puurrfect fit for in between.
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Excellent as a mix or primary ferret kibble
By FickleFerret on Oct 28, 2019
I love this food, no peas, no legumes, no sweet potatoes, all of which can cause bladder stones. Some are concerned about tapioca starch, but although high glycemic, when mixed with high protein it can actually balance blood glucose, and it provides probiotic action in the gut. Mixed with Wysong DS, it deters the diarrhea often associated with that very rich food. Our kibble-fed ferrets love this and their winter coats are coming in gorgeous on it. The elderly ferrets find it easy to eat.
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Great for ferrets
By PRP0504 on Dec 18, 2019
We feed this to our ferret. It is wonderful. No corn or pea products.she loves it.
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Excellent cat food!
By Hardy on Aug 21, 2019
I have a Maine Coon and a Persian cat. They both love this cat food more then any other they have ever eaten... Is a very large hit. Wish that it came in a larger bag so it could be a little less expensive... Rita
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My cat loves this
By Ctruong on Jul 23, 2019
My vet told me I needed to switch my cat to a high protein dry food. The previous food she was eating was actually high in carbs. My cat doesn't like wet food and prefers dry food but she's picky. I went through 3 brands before finding Instinct and she immediately loved it.
