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Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Instinct
Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Dairy
Poultry
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Red meat
Fish
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
Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult dry cat food good?
Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult is a dry 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), Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Dairy, Poultry.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
52%
Fat
19%
Est. Carbs
18%
Fiber
3.3%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Super High (52% 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 High (19% 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
35 of 35 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
5
Notice
1
1
Chicken
2
Tapioca Starch
3
Chicken Fat
4
Flaxseed Meal
5
Natural Flavor
6
Dried Tomato Pomace
7
Dried Whey Protein Concentrate
8
Potassium Chloride
9
Salt
10
Vitamin E Supplement
11
Niacin Supplement
12
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
13
Thiamine Mononitrate
14
Calcium Pantothenate
15
Vitamin A Supplement
16
Riboflavin Supplement
17
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
18
Vitamin B12 Supplement
19
Folic Acid
20
Vitamin D3 Supplement
21
Biotin
22
Choline Chloride
23
Zinc Proteinate
24
Iron Proteinate
25
Copper Proteinate
26
Manganese Proteinate
27
Sodium Selenite
28
Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide
29
Taurine
30
Freeze-dried Chicken
31
Freeze-dried Chicken Liver
32
Pumpkin Seeds
33
Freeze Dried Chicken Heart
34
Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
35
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide.
Possible allergy triggers: Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Dried Whey Protein Concentrate 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 Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult'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
Dried Whey Protein Concentrate
Freeze-dried Chicken
Freeze-dried Chicken Liver
Freeze Dried Chicken Heart
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
99%
Plant
1%
Meat-forward: 99% of the weighted protein in Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (1% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Dried Whey Protein Concentrate
Freeze-dried Chicken
Freeze-dried Chicken Liver
Freeze Dried Chicken Heart
Plant
Pumpkin Seeds
Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult dry cat food Review
Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult 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 dairy
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Dairy, Poultry.
On a dry-matter basis: 52% protein, 19% fat, 18% estimated carbohydrates.
99% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult contain Dairy?
Does Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult contain Egg?
Does Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult contain Legumes?
Does Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult contain Nuts?
Is Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats Adult?
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