Instinct Original Grain-Free Dry Cat Food Real Chicken Recipe 5-lb

Dinner doesn’t have to be boring kibble. Instinct Original Grain-Free Dry Cat Food takes plain old crunchies and coats them in freeze-dried raw, so every bite hits with extra flavor. Cats notice. Trust me, the bowl goes quiet real fast.

The star here is real cage-free chicken. That means lean protein for strong muscles, plus the kind of taste that keeps cats interested day after day. Around that, the recipe works in healthy oils, fruits, and veggies to balance things out. No grains, no soy, nothing fake sneaking onto the label.

And it’s not just about taste. Probiotics help with digestion, omegas bring shine to coats, and antioxidants lend immune support. All together, this Instinct Dry Cat Food lands as clean and complete. Honestly, it’s the kind of bowl that makes tails twitch the second you touch the bag, a clear sign you picked the best dry food for cats.

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Montmorillonite Clay, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, 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), Freeze Dried Pollock, Taurine, Pumpkinseeds, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract.

Calories Content 

• 4,300 kcal/kg
  
• 505 kcal/cup

Guaranteed Analysis 

• Crude Protein (min): 41.0%
  
• Crude Fat (min): 21.0%
  
• Crude Fiber (max): 3.0%
  
• Moisture (max): 9.0%
  
• Vitamin E (min): 100 IU/kg
  
• *Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (min): 85 mg/kg
  
• *Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.45%
  
• *Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min): 3.0%
  
• *Bacillus coagulans (min): 60,000,000 CFU/lb
  

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

• Keep bags sealed and stored somewhere cool and dry so the crunch stays fresh.
  
• During the switch, keep an eye on your cat’s belly to make sure everything settles well.
  
• Cats with health issues or special diets should get a vet’s okay before changes.
  
• Stick to portions, not endless refills, to avoid unwanted extra pounds.
  
• Probiotics are helpful, but they work best as part of a balanced overall diet.

• Portions aren’t one-size-fits-all. Age, activity, and health all play a part.
  
• Kittens and nursing moms? They’ll eat more often. Adult cats usually do fine with two or three meals a day.
  
• Fresh water should always be nearby, and food works best served at room temp.
  
• New food should be introduced slowly. Mix it in over a few days to avoid tummy drama.
  
• Want to boost hydration? Add a spoon of wet or raw food to the bowl.