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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Instinct
Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe
Dog
Wet
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Poultry
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Legumes
Nuts
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is Instinct Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe wet dog food good?
Instinct Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe is a wet dog food rated 5 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, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
46%
Fat
36%
Fiber
4.5%
Ash
31.8%
Moisture (78%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Super High (46% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is Super High (36% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
37 of 37 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
2
Notice
0
1
Lamb
2
Turkey
3
Lamb Broth
4
Turkey Liver
5
Montmorillonite Clay
6
Egg Product
7
Potassium Chloride
8
Choline Chloride
9
Zinc Proteinate
10
Copper Proteinate
11
Manganese Proteinate
12
Zinc Sulfate
13
Iron Proteinate
14
Niacin Supplement
15
Vitamin E Supplement
16
Thiamine Mononitrate
17
D-calcium Pantothenate
18
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
19
Riboflavin Supplement
20
Vitamin A Supplement
21
Biotin
22
Vitamin D3 Supplement
23
Vitamin B12 Supplement
24
Folic Acid
25
Taurine
26
Ferrous Sulfate
27
Menhaden Fish Oil
28
Salt
29
Blueberries
30
Cranberries
31
Pumpkin
32
Tomato
33
Broccoli
34
Carrots
35
Cabbage
36
Kale
37
Parsley
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Lamb, Turkey are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Egg Product, Salt.
Higher-caution ingredients: Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Kale 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 Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe'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
Lamb
Turkey
Lamb Broth
Turkey Liver
Egg Product
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Instinct Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Lamb
Turkey
Lamb Broth
Turkey Liver
Egg Product
Instinct Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe wet dog food Review
Instinct Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe is a strong choice — rated 5 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
Your pet is allergic to eggs
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 46% protein, 36% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.
100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Instinct Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Instinct Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Instinct Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe contain Egg?
Does Instinct Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Instinct Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Instinct Original Grain-Free Pâté Real Lamb Recipe grain-free?
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