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Instinct Dog & Cat Food

108 foods, scored on published veterinary science

8.4
avg of 108 scores
Made in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Price $$$$$
PSC Accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. It does not evaluate nutrition.
No recalls on record
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About Instinct

Instinct is Nature’s Variety’s flagship brand dedicated to raw and minimally processed pet nutrition. It positions itself in the premium and super-premium segment, focusing on high-protein, grain-free, and raw-inspired diets. Instinct offers frozen raw, freeze-dried raw, kibble with raw coatings, and canned foods aimed at health-conscious pet owners who value a biologically appropriate diet.

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Manufacturer

Company
Nature's Variety
Parent company
Agrolimen S.A.
Founded
2002
Headquarters
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Manufacturing type
In-house
Manufacturing country
United States
Manufacturing region
Nebraska

Manufacturing oversight

Nature's Variety manages manufacturing quality and safety in accordance with FDA and AAFCO guidelines. Their manufacturing facilities adhere to stringent quality control protocols and HACCP food safety programs to ensure the integrity of their frozen and freeze-dried raw products.

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Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited

PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Nature's Variety is a PSC Accredited business. View profile

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

All Instinct foods

Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.

Wet
Original Pates Real Salmon Recipe Wet Cat Food
8.5
Dry
Original Real Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food
8.8
Wet
Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food
8.3
Wet
Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs
8.2
Dry
Original Real Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
8.8
Dry
Original Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
8.5
Wet
Original Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Wet Dog Food
8.2
Wet
Original Real Chicken Recipe Wet Dog Food
8.3
Dry
Original Real Rabbit Recipe Dry Cat Food
8.8
Dry
Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food
8.8
Dry
Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food
8.5
Toppers
Raw Boost Frozen Mixers Gut Health Topper
8.0
Toppers
Raw Boost Frozen Mixers Skin & Coat Health Topper
8.0
Dry
Raw Boost Indoor Health Rabbit Dry Cat Food
8.8
Dry
Raw Boost Kibble Real Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
8.8
Toppers
Raw Boost Mixers Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Topper
8.0
Toppers
Raw Boost Mixers Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Topper
8.0
Toppers
Raw Boost Mixers Digestive Health Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper
8.0
Toppers
RawBoost Mixers Farm-Raised Rabbit Recipe Topper
8.0
Toppers
Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Topper
8.0
Toppers
RawBoost Mixers Mobility Support Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper
8.0
Toppers
Raw Boost Mixers Multivitamin Adult Cat Food Topper
8.0
Supplements
Raw Boost Mixers Multivitamin Adult Cat Supplement
9.3
Toppers
Raw Boost Mixers Multivitamin Freeze-Dried Topper
8.0

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