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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Instinct
Original Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens
Cat
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.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens wet cat food good?
Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens is a wet cat 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. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. 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
55%
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 (55% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.
References
Fat is Super High (36% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense; cats with pancreatitis, digestive disease, or weight concerns need case-specific veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
41 of 41 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
3
Notice
0
1
Chicken
2
Chicken Broth
3
Beef Liver
4
Salmon
5
Dried Egg Product
6
Montmorillonite Clay
7
Taurine
8
Dried Kelp
9
Potassium Chloride
10
Ground Flaxseed
11
Iron Proteinate
12
Zinc Proteinate
13
Copper Proteinate
14
Manganese Proteinate
15
Sodium Selenite
16
Choline Chloride
17
Salt
18
Thiamine Mononitrate
19
Vitamin E Supplement
20
Niacin Supplement
21
D-calcium Pantothenate
22
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
23
Riboflavin Supplement
24
Vitamin B12 Supplement
25
Biotin
26
Vitamin D3 Supplement
27
Vitamin B1 Supplement
28
Folic Acid
29
Vitamin B2 Supplement
30
Mixed Tocopherols
31
Magnesium Sulfate
32
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
33
Artichokes
34
Cranberries
35
Pumpkin
36
Tomato
37
Blueberries
38
Broccoli
39
Cabbage
40
Kale
41
Parsley
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Broth are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Dried Egg Product, Sodium Selenite, 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 Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens'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
Chicken
Chicken Broth
Beef Liver
Salmon
Dried Egg Product
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens 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
Chicken
Chicken Broth
Beef Liver
Salmon
Dried Egg Product
Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens wet cat food Review
Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens 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: 55% 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 Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens contain Dairy?
Does Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens contain Egg?
Does Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens contain Legumes?
Does Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens contain Nuts?
Is Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe for Kittens grain-free?
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