{"product_id":"instinct-freshdried-meal-blends-beef-orchard-blend-freeze-dried-dog-food","title":"Instinct FreshDried Meal Blends Beef \u0026 Orchard Blend Freeze-Dried Dog Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInstinct FreshDried Meal Blends Beef \u0026amp; Orchard Blend Freeze-Dried Dog Food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #c8a24a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0;background:#fdf8ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eKnow Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnimal proteins in this recipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef (beef, beef liver, beef kidney, beef spleen), salmon oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef ... Fish (salmon oil) ... Pumpkin seeds ... Flaxseed ... Fruit (blueberries, apples).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken, turkey, lamb, pork, grains, corn, wheat, soy, peas, lentils, chickpeas, white potatoes, egg or dairy (per the manufacturer's ingredient list).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich food, small scoops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fat runs at 31% minimum. The right portion looks small next to kibble, so measure rather than scoop by eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult maintenance. Instinct's label says it is formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance, so it is not formulated for a growing puppy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreshDried Meal Blends Beef \u0026amp; Orchard Blend is freeze-dried raw beef with visible pieces of fruit and greens mixed in. Add water, stir, and in about a minute it's a fresh-looking meal. It's a pantry-friendly way to feed raw, no freezer and no thawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's actually in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeef, beef liver, beef kidney and beef spleen lead, and Instinct says the meat is raised without antibiotics or added hormones. The orchard part is freeze-dried blueberries, freeze-dried apples and freeze-dried spinach, which you can actually see in the bowl, along with pumpkin seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is the same as Instinct's FreshDried raw meals: carrots, apples, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, blueberries and spinach, ground flaxseed and salmon oil, plus montmorillonite clay, ground miscanthus grass and lactic acid. Mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract keep it fresh. Instinct says the food is cold-pressured for safety and freeze-dried at peak freshness, and that it rehydrates in about 60 seconds. Instinct says its frozen and freeze-dried raw recipes are made in its company-owned facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits, and who it doesn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits dogs that need to avoid chicken, families who want raw without freezer space, and dogs that enjoy a softer, rehydrated meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't the right choice for a dog avoiding beef or fish, or a dog on a fat-restricted diet. If you're unsure, our Personal Pet Consultant is happy to help ... call 732-938-4470.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull ingredient list\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Spleen, Pumpkin Seeds, Freeze Dried Blueberries, Carrots, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Montmorillonite Clay, Freeze Dried Apples, Freeze Dried Spinach, Ground Flaxseed, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Lactic Acid, Salmon Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), Blueberries, Spinach, Rosemary Extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIngredient list as published by Instinct (Nature's Variety). Recipes can change, so the bag in hand always governs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Protein (min) ... 34.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fat (min) ... 31.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fiber (max) ... 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture (max) ... 6.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAAFCO statement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct FreshDried Meal Blends Grass-Fed Beef \u0026amp; Orchard Blend Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn plain terms, it is a complete and balanced food for adult dogs. It is not labeled for growth, so a puppy needs a food that is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalorie content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e4,472 kcal\/kg ... 209 kcal per cup (Instinct's label: calorie content, calculated). A cup means a standard 8-fluid-ounce dry measuring cup, filled level. It measures volume, not 8 ounces by weight, so scoop it rather than weigh it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Instinct's label: \"Ideal feeding amounts depend on age, weight, and activity level. Mix ⅓ cup water or broth for every 1 cup dry food, adjusting based on your pet's preference. Wash hands and utensils after handling raw pet food. Once rehydrated, discard leftovers after 2 hours.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight of adult dog\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater or broth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight loss\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater or broth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-15 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¾-1¾\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼-⅔\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½-1½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼-½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-25 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1¾-2¾\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⅔-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1½-2¼\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½-¾\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26-50 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2¾-4½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2¼-3¾\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¾-1¼\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 lb +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4½ +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1½ +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3¾ +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1¼ +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFood amounts are cups per day in a standard 8 oz dry measuring cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are starting points, not prescriptions. Instinct notes that ideal feeding amounts depend on age, weight and activity level. Check your dog's body condition after two or three weeks... ribs easy to feel under a thin layer, a waist visible from above... and adjust. Always keep fresh water out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafe handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreeze-dried raw is still raw, so wash your hands and your dog's bowl with hot, soapy water after serving. Instinct says to store and serve it as you would any dry food. If you rehydrate it, Instinct says to discard leftovers within two hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSwitching over\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct suggests moving to raw over about a week, or up to two weeks for a sensitive dog. Start with roughly a quarter Beef \u0026amp; Orchard Blend and three quarters of the old food for a couple of days, then step up to half, then three quarters, then all. Going slowly gives your dog's stomach time to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3 oz and 23 oz bags. The 3 oz bag is a good way to see whether your dog likes it before committing to the big bag. The 3 oz bag holds roughly 2 cups and the 23 oz bag roughly 14 cups. For a 20 lb adult dog at the top of its maintenance range, the 23 oz bag lasts about 5 days. Counts are worked out from Instinct's printed calorie figures and are close estimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnopened, Instinct gives its freeze-dried food a shelf life of two years. Once opened, Instinct says it stays fresh for up to 30 days as long as it's resealed between feedings. Keep it somewhere cool and dry, and press the air out before you zip it shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Instinct by Nature's Variety","offers":[{"title":"3-oz","offer_id":67685291295005,"sku":"52120","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"23-oz","offer_id":67685291327773,"sku":"52122","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/0498\/5185\/files\/javlvc0qy6zufcvrzpcn.jpg?v=1791289101","url":"https:\/\/www.thehungrypuppy.com\/products\/instinct-freshdried-meal-blends-beef-orchard-blend-freeze-dried-dog-food","provider":"The Hungry Puppy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}