Instinct Original Dry Cat Food, Raw Coated Kibble, High Protein, Grain Free Recipe - Real Chicken, 11 lb. Bag

Saki the spoiled Siamese loves her dry crunchy kibble but she now loves this more than Tiki Cat. Amazon was out of her fish flavor so I did some research and found this cat food to be rated equally as good. I decided to try their chicken since the price was comparable and the first 4 ingredients in this product are meat products. Surprisingly their is also turkey meal and menhaden fish meal in the chicken recipe. The named fish meal is a great source of nutrients and omega fats. The protein content is 41%. All wholesome ingredients with no grain, potato, corn, soy or wheat. Nor does it contain artificial colors or preservatives. I like that it contains taurine for heart health and cranberries for urinary track health. Saki loves freeze dried turkey and it’s the 3rd listed meat. Instinct crushes and tumbles their freeze dried raw with their kibble, ensuring each piece contains a touch of raw coated food which they believe that real less processed whole raw foods the better. Saki has been eating this for a week and picks out this kibble from the mixed in Tiki Cat. The only ingredient I read anything controversial about was tapioca which has a high sugar content, but it’s a good grain substitute not known to cause allergies in pets. Cats are carnivores and this product is loaded with meat content. We have fed our Golden Instinct dog food and the Instinct brand rates very high by the animal review companies. It’s priced higher than some but not outrageous. Better quality food and ingredients will always cost more. You get what you pay for here. Highly recommend even if it’s just to switch brands occasionally for variety. Just be aware of the other non chicken meals if your cat has any food sensitivities or allergies.

Smells like cat food! Just the size I needed! My cat loves this food! Definitely worth the money

This dry food is amazing! The formula is rich in protein (extremely important for any cat’s diet) and the main source of that protein comes from chicken. Furthermore, it does not contain any animal by-products or artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives and it has guaranteed levels of natural omegas and antioxidants (these promote healthy skin, shiny coats, & immune system support/strength). The only con of the formula is that it has a low percentage of guaranteed moisture, which is why I suggest pairing this dry food with wet food. I chose this brand after hours of research and it’s because of the quality ingredients that I’ve made it my choice. The weeks following my change I noticed the coats of my 3 cats were significantly softer, shinier, and healthier. I cannot stress how important it is for cat owners to do their research before choosing the right brand for their fur babies, because not all cats require the same nutrients in their diet. Not only that, but if you choose a brand with too many carbs, filler products, or not enough moisture, you’re putting your cat(s) at risk for obesity, bladder infections/problems, and kidney failure. This brand has been perfect for my 3 cats (they seem to love it) and I have no intention of switching it any time soon! To stress it even more: moisture, moisture, and moisture! Moisture is so essential for all cats so I definitely recommend pairing this dry food with wet food and making sure your cat is drinking plenty of water! Side note: I did notice a change in the color and shape of the kibble (my newest bag contains the kibble on the right), I’m not sure what prompted this change but I sure hope it has nothing to do with the formula. Aside from the kibble’s newfound change in appearance, I would highly recommend this dry food for cat owners and cats alike!

My cat, Oswin, loves this food. That's all I can really say about it. It's healthy, grain free (cats don't eat grains!), and she likes it. She doesn't overeat with it, instead she nibbles throughout the day. She doesn't get tired of it, and sometimes I switch the flavors/protein to duck or rabbit. She loves them all!

My cats weren't crazy about the taste at first but I eased into it by mixing it with their other foods for about a month, upping the volume with each mix. Now I'll give them a few morsels as treats and they love the taste. It smells a bit like a horse pasture but it's not unpleasant, just a very organic, open wheat field aroma. I'm a little concerned about the chicken being raw but I'm confident the company will always test their sources and avoid anything that could be harmful. I will buy again once this bag is finished.

My kitty girl, Kiki LOVES this dry food. This is the only thing she eats. I soak them in water to give her extra moisture at night and feed her them dry in the morning. I used to feed her Nulo Kitten/Adult formula and I think she was fine with it. Then I switched to Nulo Indoor Cat formula and she started having loose stool and blood in it sometimes. She also gained 4 lbs. In my opinion, Nulo is a great company and their cat dry food is a very good quality and reasonably priced. I thought of going back to Nulo Kitten/Adult formula but wanted to give this Instinct Original formula a try because it has less fiber, less fillers/carbs and high animal product protein content. Ingredients are pretty clean and great quality, and she LOVES it. I didn’t have to mix with her old food to introduce this food. She ate them straight away and asked for more. She went crazy for it. Her stool looks much better after the switch, lost some weight, and she seems to be more active. I’m happy I made this switch and knowing she’s getting a great nutritions she needs. Something like cat food is really up to individual cat and you can’t just decide based on other reviews. You have to do your own research and choose what’s best for your own cat’s needs but I’m very happy to say that this cat food works great for my kitty girl.

My cat can’t enough ironically