Instinct® All Life Stage Wet Cat Food - Grain Free, Pate, 5.5 oz

Name: Instinct® All Life Stage Wet Cat Food - Grain Free, Pate, 5.5 oz
Brand: Instinct

by Instinct

Overall Score: 98/100

Ingredients

Rabbit (protein)
Pork (protein)
Pork Liver (protein)
Pork Broth (protein)
Ground Flaxseed (fat)
Montmorillonite Clay (other)
Tricalcium Phosphate (other)
Peas (carbohydrate)
Carrots (other)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Salt (mineral)
Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide) (other)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid) (other)
Taurine (additive)
Magnesium Sulfate (other)
L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (vitamin)
Artichokes (other)
Cranberries (other)
Pumpkin (other)
Tomato (other)
Blueberries (other)
Broccoli (other)
Cabbage (other)
Kale (other)
Parsley (other)

Ingredient concerns

Peas (low concern): Peas and other legumes have been associated with the FDA investigation into a potential link between grain-free diets high in legumes and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. While a definitive causal relationship has not been established, the FDA continues to investigate. Peas are frequently used in grain-free formulations as a primary carbohydrate and protein source.
Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 45.5%, fat 13.6%, fiber 6.8%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 26.6%. By calories: 43.3% from protein, 31.4% from fat, 25.3% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 45.5% vs 26% minimum, fat 13.6% vs 9% minimum.

Wet food, grain-free.

Cost to feed

About $8.41 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $33.63 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).