{"product_id":"instinct-rawboost-kibble-for-small-breed-dogs-real-chicken-recipe-dry-dog-food","title":"Instinct RawBoost+ Kibble for Small Breed Dogs Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInstinct RawBoost+ Kibble for Small Breed Dogs Real Chicken Recipe\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 Chicken (chicken, chicken meal, chicken fat, freeze-dried chicken, freeze-dried chicken liver, freeze-dried chicken heart), fish meal, turkey meal, salmon oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken ... Turkey ... Fish (fish meal, salmon oil) ... Peas and chickpeas (legumes) ... Sweet potatoes ... Yeast ... Flaxseed ... Coconut oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grains, white potato, beef, lamb, egg, dairy, corn, wheat or soy (per the manufacturer's ingredient list).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a single-protein food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish meal and turkey meal sit right after the sweet potatoes, so this is a chicken, fish and turkey food. Small dogs need small amounts: measure the food rather than eyeballing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instinct's AAFCO statement covers all life stages \u003cem\u003eexcept\u003c\/em\u003e growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult), so a small breed puppy can eat it too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRawBoost+ for Small Breed Dogs is the little-mouth version of Instinct's grain-free chicken kibble. Instinct made it for small breeds, with guaranteed calcium and phosphorus and the same freeze-dried raw chicken pieces dogs go looking for in the regular RawBoost bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's actually in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChicken and chicken meal lead, followed by chicken fat. Fish meal and turkey meal are in the top eight, and the freeze-dried raw chicken, chicken liver and chicken heart are mixed in. At 32% minimum protein and 18% minimum fat it is a rich food, which is why the cup amounts for a small dog are so small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grain-free, with peas, tapioca, sweet potatoes and chickpeas as the starches. Instinct guarantees calcium and phosphorus, which it includes to support strong bones and teeth, and glucosamine and chondroitin are guaranteed too. Salmon oil and flaxseed bring omega fatty acids, and Instinct adds a probiotic blend to support digestive health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits, and who it doesn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a healthy small breed adult (Instinct's chart runs from 2 to 30 lb) with no food sensitivities. Instinct's AAFCO statement covers all life stages except growth of large size dogs, so a small breed puppy can eat it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't the right bag for a dog avoiding chicken, turkey, fish or legumes, and it isn't meant for bigger dogs. 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\u003eChicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca, Sweet Potatoes, Fish Meal, Turkey Meal, Freeze-Dried Chicken, Chickpeas, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Ground Flaxseeds, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Salt, Coconut Oil, Potassium Chloride, Pumpkin Seeds, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Cranberries, Dried Yeast, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Choline Chloride, Taurine, 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, Salmon Oil, Rosemary Extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIngredient list as published by Instinct. Recipes can change, so the bag 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): 32.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fat (min): 18.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fiber (max): 4.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture (max): 9.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (min): 1.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (min): 1.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (min): 120 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A (min): 18,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E (min): 250 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min): 3.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Glucosamine (min): 250 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Chondroitin Sulfate (min): 525 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Taurine (min): 0.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Total Microorganisms (Lactobacillus acidophilus and Enterococcus faecium) (min): 80,000,000 CFU\/lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAAFCO statement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct® RawBoost™ High-Protein Recipe with Real Chicken for Small Breed Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalorie content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3,790 kcal\/kg ... 423 kcal per cup (Instinct's label: \"Calorie content (calculated): ME = 3,790 kcal\/kg; 423 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct's published daily amounts, by your dog's weight. Split the total across two meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight of dog\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight loss\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼ to ¾ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⅛ to ⅜ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 to 12 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¾ to 1 cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⅜ to ½ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 to 20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 1¼ cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ to 1 cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 to 30 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1¼ to 1¾ cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 1½ cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are starting points, not prescriptions. Instinct notes 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.\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 RawBoost+ Small Breed mixed into the old food, move to half, then three quarters, then all RawBoost+ Small Breed. Going slowly gives your dog's stomach time to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes, and how many cups you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3.5 lb bag, which holds roughly 14 level cups. For a 20 lb adult eating 1¼ cups a day (the top of Instinct's adult range), that's about a week and a half. Cup counts are worked out from Instinct's published calorie figures and are close estimates, since kibble settles as a bag is handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Instinct by Nature's Variety","offers":[{"title":"3.5-lb","offer_id":67685306695965,"sku":"37517","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/0498\/5185\/files\/6155633_Main_Image.png?v=1791289347","url":"https:\/\/www.thehungrypuppy.com\/products\/instinct-rawboost-kibble-for-small-breed-dogs-real-chicken-recipe-dry-dog-food","provider":"The Hungry Puppy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}