{"product_id":"instinct-freshdried-pates-chicken-recipe-freeze-dried-cat-food","title":"Instinct FreshDried Patés Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInstinct FreshDried Patés Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Cat 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 Cage-free chicken (chicken, chicken liver, chicken heart), salmon oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken ... Fish (salmon oil) ... Pumpkin seeds ... Flaxseed ... Yeast (yeast culture).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grain, potato, peas, legumes, egg, beef or pork (per the manufacturer's ingredient list).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot fish-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's an all-chicken protein list, but salmon oil is in the recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze-dried raw.\u003c\/strong\u003e Instinct's directions: \"Wash hands and utensils after handling raw pet food. Once rehydrated, discard leftovers after 2 hours.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instinct's AAFCO statement covers adult maintenance only, not growth or all life stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreshDried Patés Chicken is Instinct's answer to the can. It's cage-free chicken, freeze-dried raw into a light, shelf-stable powder-style food that you mix with water or broth to make a fresh pâté in about a minute. Instinct calls it wet food reimagined... no high-heat canning, less mess, and you choose how thick or soupy to make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's actually in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChicken, chicken liver and chicken heart are the first three ingredients, so the protein is all chicken. Pumpkin seeds and ground flaxseed come next, with salmon oil adding omega fatty acids. Carrots, apples, butternut squash, blueberries and spinach make up the produce. Lactic acid is used in raw foods to help with food safety, and yeast culture, vitamins, minerals and taurine complete the recipe. There are no peas, potatoes or grains on the list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits, and who it doesn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a healthy adult cat that likes pâté, families who want a raw option without a freezer, and cats that need a little more water in their day, since you add the liquid yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct's AAFCO statement is for adult maintenance, so it isn't meant to be the main food for a growing kitten. It also isn't right for a cat avoiding chicken or fish. 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\u003eChicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Pumpkin Seeds, Ground Flaxseeds, Lactic Acid, Montmorillonite Clay, Salmon Oil, Carrots, Apples, Butternut Squash, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Yeast Culture, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), Blueberries, Spinach, Rosemary Extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIngredient list as published by Instinct. Recipes can change, so the package 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) ... 38.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fat (min) ... 34.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fiber (max) ... 3.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture (max) ... 6.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaurine (min) ... 0.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAAFCO statement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct® FreshDried™ Patés Cage-Free Chicken Entrée is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalorie content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalorie content (calculated): ME = 4,782 kcal\/kg ... 215 kcal per cup. A cup means a standard 8-fluid-ounce dry measuring cup, filled level, measured before you add water. 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\u003eInstinct's published daily amounts for adult cats, in cups of dry food per day, with the water or broth to mix in. Instinct's guidance is to mix ⅓ cup water or broth for every 1 cup dry food, adjusting based on your pet's preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight of adult cat\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 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¾ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 tbsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1¼ cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¾ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1¾ cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⅔ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⅓ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCups per day, standard 8 oz dry measuring cup.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are starting points, not prescriptions. Ideal amounts depend on age, weight and activity level. Split the day's amount into meals, mix each one fresh, and pick up anything left after 2 hours. Check your cat'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\u003eSwitching over\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct's advice for cats new to raw: introduce raw over a period of 5 to 7 days, mixing increasing amounts of raw while decreasing current food. Going slowly gives your cat's stomach time to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes, and how many cups you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3 oz and 13 oz bags, which hold roughly 2 and 8 level cups of dry food before you add water. For a 10 lb adult cat eating 1¼ cups a day on maintenance, that's a day or two from the small bag and about 6 days from the large one. Cup counts are worked out from Instinct's published calorie figures and are close estimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the bag sealed tight and somewhere cool and dry between meals. Once you add water or broth, serve it right away and discard any leftovers after 2 hours. Wash hands, bowls and utensils after handling, as you would with any raw meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Instinct by Nature's Variety","offers":[{"title":"3-oz","offer_id":67685300896029,"sku":"52131","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13-oz","offer_id":67685300928797,"sku":"52134","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/0498\/5185\/files\/6172073_Main_Image.png?v=1791289241","url":"https:\/\/www.thehungrypuppy.com\/products\/instinct-freshdried-pates-chicken-recipe-freeze-dried-cat-food","provider":"The Hungry Puppy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}