Instinct FreshRaw Patties Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Frozen Dog Food

Instinct FreshRaw Patties Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Frozen Dog Food

Instinct's FreshRaw Patties are frozen raw beef shaped into patties, so feeding a medium or large dog is as simple as pulling a few out the night before. Instinct now calls this recipe Grass-Fed Beef. It's a single-protein beef food with no chicken anywhere on the label, which is exactly what some families are looking for.

What's actually in it

Beef leads, followed by three organ meats from the same animal: liver, kidney and spleen. Organs are naturally rich in vitamins and minerals, and keeping them all beef means the protein story is simple. Instinct says the beef is grass-fed and raised without antibiotics or added hormones.

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 doing well on beef, a household that wants to feed raw without weighing out ground meat, and dogs that need to avoid chicken. Patties are easiest for medium and large dogs, since a whole patty is a meal-sized chunk.

It isn't the right choice for a dog avoiding beef or fish, for a home without freezer room, or for a household where safe raw handling is hard (very young children or anyone with a weakened immune system in the home). A small dog may do better with the Bites. If you're unsure, our Personal Pet Consultant is happy to help ... call 732-938-4470.

Full ingredient list

Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Spleen, Carrots, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Salmon Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, 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 Patties Grass-Fed Beef 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

1,523 kcal/kg ... 174 kcal per patty (Instinct's label: calorie content, calculated). Instinct says each patty is approximately 4 oz.

Feeding guidelines

Instinct feeds FreshRaw Patties by count. From the label: "Ideal feeding amounts depend on age, weight, and activity level." Each patty is approximately 4 oz.

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 Patties take ~4-6 hours to thaw in the fridge." Thaw in the refrigerator, never on the counter, and only take out what you'll feed in the next day. 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 ready to use. Patties thaw within 4-6 hours in the refrigerator and should be served cold. 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 Patties Grass-Fed Beef 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

6 lb bag of frozen patties. That's roughly 24 patties (Instinct says each is about 4 oz). A 20 lb dog eating 2 to 3 patties a day gets about 8 to 12 days from a bag. 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.

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