Instinct Dog & Cat Food
118 foods, scored on published veterinary science
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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.
Visit the official Instinct siteManufacturer
- 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.
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.
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