Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food Wellness Complete Health Puppy Chicken, Salmon & Oatmeal Dry Dog Food
Wellness Complete Health Puppy Chicken, Salmon & Oatmeal Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food and Wellness Complete Health Puppy Chicken, Salmon & Oatmeal Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 29, 2026 |
Verified Sep 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.0 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 29.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.50% |
| Calcium | 1.80% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1.10% | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | 1.00% |
| Omega-6 | 3.30% | 3.80% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.09% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3790 kcal/kg | 3827 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, 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, 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. Show full list Show less |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Sorghum, Chicken Fat, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dried Yeast, Oatmeal, Salmon Meal, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Natural Flavor, Salt, Dried Kelp, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Spinach, Broccoli, Vitamin E Supplement, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols (added to preserve freshness), Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Bone health, Joint care, Weight management | Antioxidant support, Joint care, Probiotic support, Heart care, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Puppy |
| Breed size | Small | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
Yes | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Pea
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Wellness Complete Health Puppy Chicken, Salmon & Oatmeal Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Pea, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Wellness Complete Health Puppy Chicken, Salmon & Oatmeal Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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