Instinct PeakBoost+ Kibble Real Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food

Instinct PeakBoost+ Kibble Real Beef Recipe

PeakBoost+ Real Beef is the red-meat version of Instinct's five-texture kibble. USA-raised beef is the first ingredient, and the bag mixes high-protein kibble with jerky strips, freeze-dried raw beef, chewy morsels and air-dried bites.

What's actually in it

Beef leads, and the beef pieces are where it shines: dried beef, freeze-dried beef, and freeze-dried beef liver, spleen and kidneys. The kibble itself leans on chicken meal, turkey meal and chicken fat, which come second, fourth and fifth on the list, plus fish meal. At 34% minimum protein it is a high-protein food.

Instinct describes five kinds of pieces in the bag: kibble, jerky strips, freeze-dried raw bites, chewy morsels and air-dried bites. The chewy pieces are softened with coconut glycerin. It is grain-free, with peas, tapioca, sweet potato and chickpeas as the starches. Flaxseed and salmon oil bring omega fatty acids, which Instinct includes to support skin and coat, and Instinct adds a probiotic blend to support digestive health.

Who it suits, and who it doesn't

It suits a healthy, active adult dog who loves beef and enjoys variety in the bowl.

Instinct's AAFCO statement is for adult maintenance only, so it isn't the bag for a puppy. Because of the chicken meal and chicken fat, it isn't right for a dog avoiding chicken either. If you're unsure, our Personal Pet Consultant is happy to help ... call 732-938-4470.

Full ingredient list

Beef, Chicken Meal, Peas, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Beef, Tapioca Starch, Ground Flaxseeds, Sweet Potato, Dried Yeast, Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Chickpeas, Freeze-Dried Beef, Carrots, Coconut Glycerin, Dried Tomato Pomace, Apples, Dried Beef Liver, Freeze-Dried Beef Spleen, Freeze-Dried Beef Liver, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Pumpkin Seeds, Freeze-Dried Beef Kidneys, Blueberries, Cranberries, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Salt, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Ground Miscanthus Grass, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil, Taurine, Rosemary Extract, Yeast culture, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract.

Ingredient list as published by Instinct. Recipes can change, so the bag in hand always governs.

Guaranteed analysis

• Crude Protein: (Min) 34.0%
• Crude Fat: (Min) 17.5%
• Crude Fiber: (Max) 5.0%
• Moisture: (Max) 10.0%
• Vitamin A: (Min) 12,000 IU/kg
• Vitamin E: (Min) 200 IU/kg
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids: (Min) 1.00%
• Omega 6 Fatty Acids: (Min) 2.80%
• Taurine: (Min) 0.10%
• Total Microorganisms (Lactobacillus acidophilus & Enterococcus faecium) (Min): 80 Million CFU/lb.

AAFCO statement

Instinct® PeakBoost™ High-Protein Recipe with Real Beef is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Calorie content

3,700 kcal/kg ... 435 kcal per cup (Instinct's label: "Calorie content (calculated): ME = 3,700 kcal/kg; 435 kcal/cup"). 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.

Feeding guidelines

Instinct's published daily amounts, by your dog's weight. Split the total across two meals.

These are starting points, not prescriptions. Instinct notes that ideal amounts depend on age, weight and activity level. For dogs over 100 lb, Instinct only says that ideal amounts depend on age, weight and activity level. Spayed or neutered and less active dogs often need the lower end of the range. 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.

Switching over

Change foods gradually over about a week. Start with roughly a quarter PeakBoost+ mixed into the old food, move to half, then three quarters, then all PeakBoost+. Going slowly gives your dog's stomach time to adjust.

Sizes, and how many cups you get

3.5 lb and 17 lb bags, which hold roughly 14 and 66 level cups. For a 50 lb adult eating 2¼ cups a day (the top of Instinct's adult range), that's about 6 days and about 4 weeks respectively. Cup counts are worked out from Instinct's published calorie figures and are close estimates, since kibble settles as a bag is handled.

Storage

Keep the food in its original bag, rolled down tight, somewhere cool and dry. If you use a bin, put the whole bag inside it rather than pouring the kibble in, so the lot number stays with the food. Because Instinct includes freeze-dried raw ingredients, wash your hands after handling the food and wash your dog's bowl after each meal.

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