{"product_id":"instinct-freshdried-pates-surf-turf-recipe-freeze-dried-cat-food","title":"Instinct FreshDried Patés Surf \u0026 Turf Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInstinct FreshDried Patés Surf \u0026amp; Turf 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 Pollock, beef (beef, beef spleen, beef liver, beef kidney), salmon oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish (pollock, salmon oil) ... Beef ... Flaxseed ... Yeast (yeast culture).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grain, potato, peas, legumes, egg, chicken, turkey or pork (per the manufacturer's ingredient list).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true chicken-free option.\u003c\/strong\u003e The proteins are pollock and beef only. It does contain fish and beef, so it isn't for a cat avoiding either.\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 Surf \u0026amp; Turf pairs wild-caught pollock with beef, freeze-dried raw so you can stir it into a fresh pâté with water or broth in about a minute. It's Instinct's pantry-friendly take on wet food... no canning heat, and you set the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's actually in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePollock is the first ingredient, then beef, beef spleen, beef liver and beef kidney, so the protein is fish and beef with no poultry at all. Ground flaxseed and salmon oil add omega fatty acids, and ground miscanthus grass adds fiber. Carrots, apples, butternut squash, blueberries and spinach make up the produce, with lactic acid, yeast culture, vitamins, minerals and taurine completing it. There are no peas, potatoes or grains.\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 loves both fish and meat, and especially a cat whose family is avoiding chicken, since there is no chicken, turkey or other poultry on the list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't right for a cat that needs to avoid fish or beef. Instinct's AAFCO statement covers adult maintenance, so it isn't meant as the main food for a growing kitten. 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\u003ePollock, Beef, Beef Spleen, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Ground Flaxseeds, Montmorillonite Clay, Lactic Acid, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Yeast Culture, Salmon Oil, Carrots, Apples, Butternut Squash, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Salt, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Blueberries, Spinach, Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), 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) ... 44.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fat (min) ... 32.0%\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\u003cli\u003e*Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min) ... 1.10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min) ... 1.20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAAFCO statement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct® FreshDried™ Patés Surf \u0026amp; Turf Entree 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 = 4,754 kcal\/kg ... 214 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":67685304205597,"sku":"52132","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13-oz","offer_id":67685304238365,"sku":"52135","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/0498\/5185\/files\/6172074_Main_Image.png?v=1791289302","url":"https:\/\/www.thehungrypuppy.com\/products\/instinct-freshdried-pates-surf-turf-recipe-freeze-dried-cat-food","provider":"The Hungry Puppy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}