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Instinct Frozen Raw Bites Grain Free Real Beef Recipe Dog Food, 6 lbs.

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Instinct Frozen Raw Bites Grain Free Real Beef Recipe Dog Food, 6 lbs.

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Description

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Real food is raw. Each Instinct Raw recipe is protein packed with 85% meat and organs and 15% non-GMO fruits, vegetables; vitamins & minerals. We use whole-food ingredients like real beef and never include grain, corn, wheat, soy, artificial colors or preservatives. We believe in the power of raw nutrition because we know the good it can do. Unlock your dog's potential to thrive with Instinct Raw.

  • - Real food is raw - minimally processed, never cooked, pure real nutrition
  • - Protein-packed with 85% beef & organs, 15% vegetables & fruits; vitamins & minerals
  • - Whole-food ingredients like real beef and non-GMO fruits & vegetables; never artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
  • - Raw, whole-food ingredients are frozen at their peak to preserve their nutritional integrity and cold-pressured for safe raw food
  • - Benefits you can see: lean muscles, strong bones, skin, coat, digestive & immune health, clear eyes, overall energy levels
  • - Made in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world

Specifications

SKU2889464
LifestageAdult
Primary FlavorBeef
Primary BrandInstinct
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day
Weight6 LBS

Additional Features

Grain FreeYes
Personalized Item flagNo
Primary FlavorBeef
LifestageAdult

Pet Sizing

Breed SizesMost Sizes

Item Dimensions

Length4 IN
Height11.75 IN
Width12.5 IN

Ingredients

Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Spleen, Carrots, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Blueberries, Spinach.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min): 12.0%, Crude Fat (min): 8.0%, Crude Fiber (max): 3.0%, Moisture (max): 70.0%.

All Instinct products are 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. If you or your pet are not completely satisfied with this or any Instinct product, simply return the unused portion, along with the original sales receipt, to the retailer for a complete refund or replacement. Contact Us: 1-888-519-7387.

Ideal feeding amounts will vary by age, weight, and activity level so the guide below should be used as an initial recommendation. Divide the cups per day by the number of feedings per day. NEW TO RAW: Introduce raw over a period of 5 to 7 days, mixing increasing amounts with the current food each day. Daily Feeding Guidelines (cups per day): Adult Maintenance: 5-15 lb: 1 - 2 patties; 16-25 lb: 2 - 3 patties; 26-50 lb: 3 - 5 patties; 51-75 lb: 5 - 6 patties; 76 lb +: 6 patties + Weight Loss: 5-15 lb: 1/2 - 1 patty; 16-25 lb: 1 - 2 patties; 26-50 lb: 2 - 3 patties; 51-75 lb: 3 - 4 patties; 76 lb +: 4 patties + Handling Tips: - Keep frozen until your pet's mealtime. Bites thaw in minutes and should be cold to the touch when served.

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4.4
113 out of 265 (43%) reviewers recommend this product

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Dbkz

4 years ago

My dog just loves this product and she is a very picky eater.

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What happened to the price?!

sammybbb

3 years ago

Holy heck, what happened to the price of this food Petco? I bought this last mon...

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Horrible experience with Lakewood Petco!

Malinois Girl

2 days ago
Places order for sale day delivery. Employee started order, went off shift, stopped order, and my food was not delivered!

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Freezer burnt and smelly

Salt72

2 months ago
I purchased this because the food I buy is currently back ordered. My mistake, I did not read to see if it was human grade, which is what I normally feed them, but I think the issue is beyond that. It's disgusting. The bag was full of freezer burnt, old, brown, smelly lumps. It was well within the use by date. My two dogs sniffed around it and looked at me like I was out of my mind for even putting it in their bowl. I agree, I shouldn't have. Nothing should eat this. A waste of money

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Made my dog sick

ShadeyLady

6 months ago
I received this as a freebie during my dog’s birthday month, and unfortunately it made my dog vomit several hours after giving her a few pieces (frozen). I’ve given her freeze dried beef liver before as treats, so maybe she just does not tolerate consuming this frozen/raw.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Used To Be Really Good...

MaybelsMomtoo

8 months ago
I have been using Instinct frozen raw beef and also the pollock for the past few years. My dog used to do really well with this brand but lately she has been getting sick from eating it. She really doesn't want to eat it and she will eat anything! I have switched to another brand of raw and she is feeling much better. I don't know if they have changed the formula or what but I won't be buying Instinct anymore.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Instinct frozen

Frozen instinct

1 year ago
My little doggies loved this product. Will get this product again when I run out.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Happy Pup, Happy Life

TMgirl

1 year ago
My dog loves this food. I love the price, the convenient BOPIS option, and the quality of the product.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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got mushy

hotpinkbeliever

1 year ago
I’m not sure what to do with these. I didn’t think feeding them frozen was right, so i thawed them out in the fridge and they turned into a big mushy blob. My dog wasn’t into it. I would like to return them.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Aldredge

1 year ago
Dogs turned up their nose at this product. Not something I would purchase

No, I do not recommend this product.

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3 months ago

Can I mix this with dry unfrozen food?? its a bit expensive and I would like to combo to help

  1. 2 months ago
    Hello! You can absolutely mix the raw diet in with the kibble if that is your preference. We actually encourage a rotation style diet and this would fit well within that program. You’ll just want to make sure that you continue to follow the raw handling guidelines, as they will still apply, even when mixing raw with kibble. For any other questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at cservice@instinctpetfood.com



3 years ago

Does the food need to be completely thawed? My pup just can not wait, as soon as he hears the bag opening, he is barking and jumping. Does eating the food frozen have a bad effect?

  1. 1 year ago
    I have been feeding this to my extra large golden doodle and mini schweenie for over a year. they eat only this and I give it completely frozen. They are in excellent health. The Doodle is almost 2 and schweeny is 9. After they eat the little one attacks the giant and they wrestle for half hour at least they have never been so healthy. Frozen RAW and only this, no dry no scraps. Best move you will ever make



3 years ago

Is this suitable for a 2 year old pomsky who weighs around 20-25 pounds? He isn’t overly energetic but he isn’t lazy either.

  1. 3 years ago
    Hi there! Yes, Raw would certainly be suitable to feed! Thanks!



4 years ago

I have six month old Harness pup. Would this be an appropriate food? Also, description is "sourced from around the world". Where specifically? Lastly, I do not see bone in the ingredients. Is there a recommended way to add bone for small dogs? Thanks

  1. 4 years ago
    Look up Dog Food Advisor and it shows you how they rate with a full description on why it was rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 



4 years ago

How many calories are in a cup?

  1. 4 years ago
    Hi there! Our Frozen Raw Beef Bites has 183 kcal/cup. Thanks!



4 years ago

Is this food good for puppies? I see the protein is low at 12% my puppy is an 11 week Aussi and my vet said she needs more protein than this. Do you suggest a supplement or different formula for growing puppies?

  1. 4 years ago
    Hi there! Our Frozen Raw Beef recipe isn't suitable for puppies. For puppies who will weigh under 70lbs as an adult, we recommend using our Frozen or Freeze Dried Raw for Puppies recipe. As for the protein, the percentage shown on the bag is on an as fed basis, which includes moisture. Often the dry matter percentage is used if you are comparing the nutrient contents between different types of food such as Raw and Kibble. The dry matter percentage is essentially the concentrated amount of this nutrient if you were to remove all the moisture from the product. With this in mind, the protein on a dry matter basis is 43%. Hope this helps! https://www.instinctpetfood.com/dogs/raw/instinct-raw-frozen-bites-cage-free-chicken-recipe-puppies



4 years ago

How many cups are in a 6lb bag? The bag only lists its weight but feeding guidelines are given in cups. I need to know how many days' meals are in a bag.

  1. 4 years ago
    Hello, for our Instinct Raw Frozen Bites there are approximately 4.3 oz. per cup, so the 6lb bag has approximately 22 cups of food in it.



4 years ago

Will this make my dog gassy?

  1. 4 years ago
    Hello! Unless your pet typically has a sensitive stomach, we would not anticipate digestive upset or excessive gas from eating this food. If they are prone to those issues already, we would recommend looking into our Raw Boost Gut Health recipes!



4 years ago

How many milligrams of salt in this food?

  1. 4 years ago
    Hi There! Our Raw Frozen Beef Bites have 133 mg/100kcals of sodium. Thanks!



4 years ago

Is this not suitable for large breed puppies? I noticed after finishing the package that it said not suitable for large breeds.

  1. 4 years ago
    Large breed puppies have different nutritional needs during their growth period, and we have only one recipe that is formulated for the nutritional needs of large breed puppies. The recipe is our Instinct® Raw Boost® Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken for Large Breed Puppies. You can view more information about the recipe on our website: https://www.instinctpetfood.com/dogs/raw-boost/instinct-raw-boost-grain-free-recipe-real-chicken-large-breed-puppies.



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