Instinct® Limited Ingredient Cat Food - Grain Free, Rabbit

by Instinct

Overall Score: 89/100

Ingredients

1. chicken (protein)
2. beef (protein)
3. fish (protein)
4. sweet potato (carbohydrate)
5. potato (carbohydrate)
6. chickpeas (carbohydrate)
7. corn (carbohydrate)
8. wheat (carbohydrate)
9. soy (carbohydrate)
10. Grain Free (other)
11. Natural (other)
12. Sensitive Stomach (other)
13. Digestive Care (other)
14. Shiny Coat (other)
15. Skin & Coat (other)
16. Immune System (other)
17. Muscle Tone (other)
18. Peas (carbohydrate)
19. Tapioca (carbohydrate)
20. Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid) (other)
21. Rabbit (protein)
22. Natural Flavor (additive)
23. Coconut Oil (fat)
24. Montmorillonite Clay (other)
25. Taurine (additive)
26. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
27. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
28. Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement (other)
29. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (vitamin)
30. Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
31. Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
32. d-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
33. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
34. Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
35. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
36. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
37. Folic Acid (vitamin)
38. Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
39. Biotin) (other)
40. DL-Methionine (other)
41. Minerals (Zinc Proteinate (other)
42. Iron Proteinate (mineral)
43. Copper Proteinate (mineral)
44. Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
45. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
46. Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide) (other)
47. Freeze Dried Rabbit (protein)
48. Salt (mineral)
49. Pumpkinseeds (other)
50. Crude Fat (min): 19.0% (other)
51. Crude Fiber (max): 5.5% (other)
52. Moisture (max): 9.0% (other)
53. Vitamin E (min): 100 IU/kg (other)
54. *Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (min): 85 mg/kg (other)
55. *Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.7% (other)
56. *Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min): 3.4% (other)
57. weight (other)
58. and activity level so the guide below should be used as an initial recommendation. Divide the cups per day by the number of feedings per day. Be sure to always provide clean (other)
59. fresh water (other)

Ingredient concerns

• Chickpeas (low concern): Another legume included in the FDA's investigation into grain-free diets and potential DCM risk. Frequently used in grain-free pet foods as a carbohydrate source. The same concerns about taurine metabolism interference apply as with peas and lentils.
• Corn (medium concern): Corn is one of the most common allergens in dogs, though true corn allergies are relatively rare compared to protein allergies. Often used as an inexpensive filler to increase bulk. While it does provide digestible carbohydrates, its prominence in ingredient lists (especially as multiple corn-derived ingredients) can indicate a lower-quality formulation.
• Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
• Soy (medium concern): Soy is a common allergen in dogs and cats. It contains phytoestrogens that may affect hormonal balance, though the clinical significance in pets is not fully established. Often used as an inexpensive protein and carbohydrate filler. Most soy in pet food is genetically modified.
• 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 38.5%, fat 20.9%, fiber 6%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 27.1%. By calories: 33.1% from protein, 43.6% from fat, 23.3% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 38.5% vs 26% minimum, fat 20.9% vs 9% minimum.

Dry food, with grains.

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