Instinct Bites Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Cage-Free Raw Frozen Kitten Food
- Chicken
- Beef Liver
- Beef Spleen
- Beef Kidney
Ingredients
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 14%
Fat: 8%
Fiber: 3%
Moisture: 70%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 46.67%
Fat: 26.67%
Fiber: 10%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 16.67%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 36.43%
Fat: 50.56%
Carb: 13.01%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Instinct has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
- Expensive
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Instinct since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Instinct has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Instinct Bites Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Cage-Free Raw Frozen Kitten Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The second ingredient is Beef Liver. Beef liver is organ meat from any cattle breed. The beef liver in pet food is a source of protein, iron, and many other essential nutrients.
The third ingredient is Beef Spleen. Beef spleen is an organ meat from any breed of cattle. While it might not sound appetizing to us, the beef spleen in pet food is an excellent source of protein, iron, B vitamins, and other fat-soluble vitamins including A, D, K, and E.
The fourth ingredient is Beef Kidney. Beef kidney is kidney tissue from any breed of cattle. This may not sound good to us but in pet food, beef kidney can be a great source of quality protein, vitamins, and minerals including iron.
The fifth ingredient is Cod. Cod is a general term for the meat from any species of codfish. In pet food, cod can be an important source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, as well as Omega-3 essential fatty acid.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Instinct Bites Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Cage-Free Raw Frozen Kitten Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$6.39
Market Price avg.
$6.39
% From the Avg
0%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.86
Market Price avg.
$0.86
% From the Avg
+0%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.52
Market Price avg.
$0.52
% From the Avg
-1%
Instinct Bites Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Cage-Free Raw Frozen Kitten Food is priced well above the average market price for wet frozen kitten food.
Nutritional Analysis
Because kittens are rapidly growing and developing, they have higher requirements for calories, protein, and other nutrients. Kitten foods have a higher caloric density to provide for the energy needs for growth. It’s recommended that kittens consume a kitten diet until they reach 1 year of age.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Instinct Bites Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Cage-Free Raw Frozen Kitten Food to the other 1 wet frozen kitten food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
46.67%
All Products avg.
46.67%
% From the Avg
0%
DM Fat
Product info
26.67%
All Products avg.
26.67%
% From the Avg
0%
DM Fiber
Product info
10%
All Products avg.
10%
% From the Avg
0%
DM Carb
Product info
16.67%
All Products avg.
16.67%
% From the Avg
0%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other wet frozen kitten foods.
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