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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Instinct
Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Red meat
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Poultry
Fish
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit dry cat food good?
Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit is a dry cat food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Red meat.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
39%
Fat
21%
Est. Carbs
27%
Fiber
6%
Ash
7.7%
Moisture (9%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (39% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is High (21% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.
References
Ingredients Analysis
34 of 34 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
5
Notice
1
1
Rabbit Meal
2
Peas
3
Tapioca
4
Canola Oil
5
Rabbit
6
Natural Flavor
7
Coconut Oil
8
Montmorillonite Clay
9
Taurine
10
Choline Chloride
11
Potassium Chloride
12
Vitamin E Supplement
13
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
14
Niacin Supplement
15
Thiamine Mononitrate
16
D-calcium Pantothenate
17
Vitamin A Supplement
18
Riboflavin Supplement
19
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
20
Vitamin B12 Supplement
21
Folic Acid
22
Vitamin D3 Supplement
23
Biotin
24
Dl-methionine
25
Zinc Proteinate
26
Iron Proteinate
27
Copper Proteinate
28
Manganese Proteinate
29
Sodium Selenite
30
Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide
31
Freeze Dried Rabbit
32
Salt
33
Pumpkin Seeds
34
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Rabbit Meal, Rabbit are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide.
Possible allergy triggers: Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Canola Oil, Coconut Oil have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Rabbit Meal
Rabbit
Freeze Dried Rabbit
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
88%
Plant
12%
Meat-forward: 88% of the weighted protein in Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (12% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Rabbit Meal
Rabbit
Freeze Dried Rabbit
Plant
Peas
Pumpkin Seeds
Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit dry cat food Review
Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Red meat.
On a dry-matter basis: 39% protein, 21% fat, 27% estimated carbohydrates.
88% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit good for cats?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit contain Dairy?
Does Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit contain Egg?
Does Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit contain Legumes?
Does Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit contain Nuts?
Is Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit?
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