Instinct FreshRaw Bites Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog Food

Instinct FreshRaw Bites Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog Food

FreshRaw Bites in Grass-Fed Lamb are pourable frozen raw nuggets with lamb as the lead protein. Lamb is a nice change of pace for dogs that have eaten chicken their whole lives, and the bite shape makes portions easy for dogs of any size.

What's actually in it

Lamb is the first ingredient, and Instinct says it is grass-fed and raised without antibiotics or added hormones. The organ meats that follow are beef liver, beef kidney and beef spleen, so this is a lamb and beef recipe. There is no chicken in it.

The rest is produce and supplements: carrots, apples, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, blueberries and spinach, plus ground flaxseed and salmon oil, which Instinct includes for omega fatty acids. Ground miscanthus grass is a fiber source, montmorillonite clay is a natural mineral clay, and lactic acid is used in Instinct's raw process. Vitamins and minerals are added to round out the recipe. Instinct describes the mix as 85% meat and organs and 15% non-GMO vegetables, fruits and other ingredients. Instinct says its frozen and freeze-dried raw recipes are made in its company-owned facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Who it suits, and who it doesn't

It suits a dog that needs to avoid chicken and does fine on both lamb and beef, and families rotating proteins to keep mealtime interesting.

It isn't the right choice for a dog avoiding beef or fish, since both are in it, or for a home where safe raw handling would be hard. If you're unsure, our Personal Pet Consultant is happy to help ... call 732-938-4470.

Full ingredient list

Lamb, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Spleen, Carrots, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Ground Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salmon Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Blueberries, Spinach.

Ingredient list as published by Instinct (Nature's Variety). Recipes can change, so the bag in hand always governs.

Guaranteed analysis

• Crude Protein (min) ... 12.0%
• Crude Fat (min) ... 8.0%
• Crude Fiber (max) ... 3.0%
• Moisture (max) ... 70.0%

AAFCO statement

Instinct FreshRaw Bites Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

In 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.

Calorie content

1,610 kcal/kg ... 193 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.

Feeding guidelines

Instinct's daily feeding guidelines, from the label, in standard 8 oz dry measuring cups. "Ideal feeding amounts depend on age, weight, and activity level."

These 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.

Safe handling

Treat frozen raw the way you'd treat raw meat in your own kitchen. Instinct's directions are to wash hands, working surfaces, utensils, bowls and anything else that touches the food with hot, soapy water. Instinct says: "Raw Bites take 5-15 minutes to thaw at room temperature." Pour out just the day's portion and keep the rest of the bag in the freezer. Instinct suggests keeping thawed food in the fridge no longer than 24 hours, and discarding anything your dog hasn't eaten within 30 minutes. Instinct's handling tips on the bag: "Keep frozen until your pet's mealtime. Bites thaw in minutes and should be cold to the touch when served. Discard uneaten food 30 minutes after serving. Wash hands and utensils after handling raw pet food."

Switching over

Instinct suggests moving to raw over about a week, or up to two weeks for a sensitive dog. Start with roughly a quarter FreshRaw Bites Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe 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.

Sizes

2.7 lb and 5.4 lb bags of frozen bites. The 2.7 lb bag holds roughly 10 cups and the 5.4 lb bag roughly 20. A 20 lb adult dog at up to 2¾ cups a day gets about 4 days and 7 days respectively. Counts are worked out from Instinct's printed calorie figures and are close estimates.

Storage

Keep the bag in the freezer until close to mealtime. Instinct gives an unopened bag a freezer shelf life of up to one year, without going past the printed expiration date. Seal the bag tightly after each scoop so the food doesn't pick up freezer burn.

Sizes marked "Special Order" in the size list are not stocked and are ordered for you. The size you have selected is a stocked size.

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