{"product_id":"instinct-rawboost-kibble-gut-health-recipe-dry-dog-food","title":"Instinct RawBoost+ Kibble Gut Health Recipe Dry Dog Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInstinct RawBoost+ Kibble Gut Health 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, freeze-dried chicken including ground chicken bone, freeze-dried chicken liver, freeze-dried chicken heart), egg product, salmon oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken ... Egg ... Fish (salmon oil) ... Peas (legume) ... Pumpkin ... Sweet potatoes ... Yeast ... Flaxseed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grains, white potato, beef, turkey, lamb, dairy, corn, wheat or soy (per the manufacturer's ingredient list).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains egg.\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg product is the ninth ingredient, which is unusual for Instinct's RawBoost kibbles. Instinct also uses annatto extract as a natural color. This is an adult food only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instinct's AAFCO statement is for adult maintenance only. Not for puppies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRawBoost+ Gut Health is Instinct's grain-free chicken kibble built around digestion. It keeps the freeze-dried raw chicken pieces of the regular RawBoost recipe and adds pumpkin, chicory root and a blend of prebiotics and probiotics, which Instinct includes to support healthy gut flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's actually in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChicken and chicken meal lead, with freeze-dried raw chicken (including ground chicken bone), chicken liver and chicken heart further down. Unlike most RawBoost recipes there is no turkey or fish meal, but there is egg product, and the fat comes from canola oil and salmon oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe digestive side is where this recipe differs. Pumpkin is the seventh ingredient, and Instinct adds dried chicory root (a prebiotic fiber), apple cider vinegar, yucca extract and a Bacillus coagulans probiotic. Instinct designed it to support digestive health, and a dog with a diagnosed digestive condition should be fed under a veterinarian's guidance. It is grain-free, with peas, tapioca and sweet potatoes as the starches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits, and who it doesn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a healthy adult dog with a sensitive stomach whose family wants a grain-free food with extra digestive support. It is a good fit for a dog who does fine on chicken but not on turkey or beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstinct's AAFCO statement is for adult maintenance only, so it isn't the bag for a puppy. It also isn't right for a dog avoiding chicken or egg. 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, Tapioca, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Freeze-Dried Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes, Egg Product, Ground Flaxseeds, Natural Flavor, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Pumpkin Seeds, Yeast extract, Salt, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Potassium Chloride, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Dried Yeast, 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, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Annatto Extract (color), Taurine, Apple Cider Vinegar, 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): 31.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fat (min): 17.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fiber (max): 4.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture (max): 9.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A (min): 18,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E (min): 450 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Chondroitin Sulfate (min): 525 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Glucosamine (min): 250 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min): 0.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min): 2.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Vitamin C (min): 100 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Taurine (min): 0.10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Bacillus coagulans (min): 120,000,000 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 Gut Health Recipe with Real Chicken is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalorie content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e4,110 kcal\/kg ... 471 kcal per cup (Instinct's label: \"Calorie content (calculated): ME = 4,110 kcal\/kg; 471 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\u003e5 to 15 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ to 1 cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼ to ½ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 to 25 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 1¼ cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ to ¾ cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 to 50 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1¼ to 2¼ cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¾ to 1½ cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 to 75 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2¼ to 3 cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1½ to 2 cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 to 100 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 3¾ cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 2½ 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. For dogs over 100 lb, Instinct says to add up to ¾ cup for every 20 lb. 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+ Gut Health mixed into the old food, move to half, then three quarters, then all RawBoost+ Gut Health. 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 50 lb adult eating 2¼ cups a day (the top of Instinct's adult range), that's about 6 days. 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":67685303320861,"sku":"52146","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/0498\/5185\/files\/6155638_Main_Image.png?v=1791289286","url":"https:\/\/www.thehungrypuppy.com\/products\/instinct-rawboost-kibble-gut-health-recipe-dry-dog-food","provider":"The Hungry Puppy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}