{"product_id":"instinct-original-wet-food-real-beef-recipe-wet-dog-food","title":"Instinct Original Wet Food Real Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInstinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet 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 broth, beef liver), menhaden fish oil, dried egg product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef ... Egg ... Fish (menhaden fish oil) ... Peas (legume) ... Flaxseed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken, turkey, grain, corn, wheat, soy, potato or dairy (per the manufacturer's ingredient list).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo chicken, but not a beef-only food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef is the only meat, yet the recipe also contains fish oil and dried egg product, so it isn't suitable for a dog avoiding fish or egg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instinct does not publish an AAFCO statement for this can online. Its feeding guide gives amounts for adults, puppies and nursing mothers; check the can label for the life stage statement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct Original Real Beef is a grain-free beef loaf from Instinct, made by Nature's Variety. Instinct says USA-raised beef is the first ingredient, and that the recipe is 95% beef and liver (not counting the broth) and 5% vegetables, fruits and other ingredients. It's one of the richer cans we carry, and a good pick for a dog who loves red meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's actually in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeef, beef broth and beef liver are the first three ingredients, so the loaf is built almost entirely on one meat. Liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat and gives it a deep, savory flavor. A little dried egg product adds more animal protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no grain, no potato and no chicken. Peas and carrots are the main vegetables, followed by a short run of fruits and greens (artichokes, cranberries, pumpkin, tomato, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, kale and parsley) in small amounts at the end of the list. Ground flaxseed and menhaden fish oil add omega fatty acids, which Instinct includes to support skin and coat. Montmorillonite clay is a natural clay that helps give the loaf its texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits, and who it doesn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits an adult dog of any size who does well on a grain-free can, and families steering away from chicken and turkey. It works as a full meal or as a spoonful over kibble. Instinct's feeding guide includes amounts for puppies and nursing mothers, but because the AAFCO statement isn't published online, check the can before making it a puppy's only food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't the right can for a dog avoiding beef, egg or fish. At 539 kcal per can it is calorie dense, so a dog watching its weight needs careful portions. 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 Broth, Beef Liver, Ground Flaxseed, Montmorillonite Clay, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Peas, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Proteinate, Potassium Iodide), Tricalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), L-Abscorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIngredient list as published by Instinct (Nature's Variety). Recipes can change, so the can 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) ... 11.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fat (min) ... 10.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fiber (max) ... 3.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture (max) ... 78.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min) ... 0.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min) ... 0.45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAAFCO statement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct's website does not publish an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this recipe. The statement is printed on the can label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalorie content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalorie Content (Calculated): Metabolizable Energy 1,441 kcal\/kg ... 539 kcal per 13.2 oz can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct's published guide, word for word:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed ¾ can per 15 lbs of body weight per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuppies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed up to twice the adult maintenance amount shown above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePregnant\/Nursing Females:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed up to three times the adult maintenance amount shown above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate unused portion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal feeding amounts will vary by age, weight, and activity level so the guide above should be used as an initial recommendation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorked out from that guide: a 15 lb adult gets ¾ can a day, a 30 lb adult 1½ cans, and a 60 lb adult 3 cans. These are starting points, not prescriptions. If you also feed kibble, cut back on both so the day's total stays about the same. 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, clean water out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSwitching over\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChange foods gradually over about a week. Start with roughly a quarter Original Real Beef mixed into the old food, move to half, then three quarters, then all Original Real Beef. Going slowly gives your dog's stomach time to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes, and how long a case lasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a 6-pack of 13.2 oz cans. For a 30 lb adult eating Instinct's 1½ cans a day with nothing else, a 6-pack lasts about four days. Used as a topper over kibble, it goes much further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep unopened cans somewhere cool and dry. Instinct's direction is to feed at room temperature and refrigerate any unused portion. Cover the opened can and use it within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Instinct by Nature's Variety","offers":[{"title":"13.2-oz, 6 cans","offer_id":67685295128861,"sku":"40255","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/0498\/5185\/files\/6150720_Main_Image.jpg?v=1791289139","url":"https:\/\/www.thehungrypuppy.com\/products\/instinct-original-wet-food-real-beef-recipe-wet-dog-food","provider":"The Hungry Puppy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}