Description
These grain-free dry diets are high in meat protein and low in carbohydrates, which is ideally suited to dogs' ancestry and biology as natural carnivores. Since dogs instinctively crave raw meat, they will choose it over grain when given a choice. Nature's Variety Instinct, with its high concentration of animal protein, is consistent with the instinctive canine metabolism.
A rotational diet consisting of more meat and less grain fosters biologically appropriate weight control, and lean feeding leads to longer life. The natural results of higher quality nutrition include better skin and coat, healthier teeth and gums, increased energy, and less backyard clean-up.
- Grain-free
- Over 90% of the protein is from real meats
- Exclusive freeze dried raw Bio-Coating
- Complete and balanced for all life stages
- Guaranteed to improve skin and coat!
Ingredient Benefits
The proteins in Nature's Variety Raw Instinct diets are derived from meat - primarily high quality chicken meal and menhaden fish meal. Highly digestible tapioca binds the other high quality ingredients together into a kibble. Nature's Variety uses tapioca because it is grain-free and gluten-free. This assures you that the proteins found in Raw Instinct pet diets are primarily derived from meat.
Pumpkinseeds provide linoleic acid for skin and coat, Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids, and are a natural source of fiber. Vegetable seeds, such as pumpkinseeds, are one of the densest sources of nutrition available. Alfalfa has unique nutritional benefits; its root system often penetrates the soil more than 20 feet deep, seeking out minierals in the subsoil not accessible to other plants. Chelated Minerals are added to aid absorption in the digestive tract. ("Chelated" means firmly attached, usually to an amino acid or other organic component.) Montmorillonite clay is an additional source of trace minerals and has been shown to sequester toxins. Fruits and vegetables are also added as natural sources of important vitamins.
These high quality, wholesome ingredients are blended together with care to meet your pet's raw instinct for a grain-free, nutrient dense diet.
Available in 4.4 lb., 13.2 lb. and 25.3 lb. bags.
Ingredients
Chicken
Ingredients - Chicken Meal, Tapioca, Chicken Fat, Pumpkinseeds, Menhaden Fish Meal, Sun-Cured Alfalfa Meal, Montmorillonite Clay, Natural Chicken Flavor, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Ribo?avin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Carotene, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Sea Salt, Dried Kelp, Direct-Fed Microorganisms (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Yeast Culture, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract), Inulin, Flaxseed Oil, Apples, Carrots, Peas, Cottage Cheese, Chicken Eggs, Mixed Tocopherols with Citric Acid (a natural preservative), Rosemary Extract, Freeze Dried Chicken, Freeze Dried Turkey, Freeze Dried Turkey Liver, Freeze Dried Turkey Heart, Ground Chicken Bone, Butternut Squash, Broccoli, Lettuce, Spinach, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Parsley, Honey, Blueberries, Alfalfa Sprouts, Persimmons, Olive Oil, Duck Eggs, Pheasant Eggs, Quail Eggs, Rosemary, Sage, Clove
Calories - 490 per cup
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 42.0%
Crude Fat (min) 22.0%
Crude Fiber (max) 3.2%
Moisture (max) 10.0%
Other Nutritional Data
Calcium (min) 2.49%
Phosphorus (min) 1.43%
Vitamin E (min) 128.6 IU/kg
Vitamin C* (min) 50 mg/kg
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min) 3.61%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min) 0.69%
Vitamins
Carotene 8.29 mg/kg
Vitamin A 21318 IU/kg
Vitamin D 2433 IU/kg
Vitamin E 128.6 IU/kg
Vitamin K 0.75 mg/kg
Ascorbic Acid 50 mg/kg
Thiamine 19.25 mg/kg
Riboflavin 12.25 mg/kg
Pantothenic Acid 23.27 mg/kg
Biotin 0.608 mg/kg
Folic Acid 0.675 mg/kg
Choline 5868 mg/kg
Vitamin B12 0.236 mg/kg
Vitamin B6 4.4 mg/kg
Niacin 79.87 mg/kg
Iodine 5.5 mg/kg
Minerals
Sodium 0.389%
Potassium 0.878%
Chloride 0.688%
Magnesium 0.142%
Sulfur 0.383%
Manganese 33.6 mg/kg
Iron 333.8 mg/kg
Copper 25.86 mg/kg
Zinc 277.1 mg/kg
Selenium 0.794 mg/kg
Amino Acids
Methionine-Cystine 1.384%
Methionine 0.91%
Cystine 0.474%
Lysine 2.98%
Tryptophan 0.48%
Threonine 2.11%
Isoleucine 1.866%
Histidine 1.031%
Valine 2.104%
Leucine 3.596%
Arginine 2.665%
Phenylalanine-Tyrosine 1.95%
Taurine 0.085%
Duck & Turkey
Ingredients - Duck Meal, Turkey Meal, Salmon Meal, Tapioca, Canola Oil, Tomato Pomace, Pumpkinseeds, Herring Meal, Sun-Cured Alfalfa Meal, Montmorillonite Clay, Natural Flavor, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Carotene, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Sea Salt, Dried Kelp, Peas, Cranberries, Blueberries, Direct-Fed Microorganisms (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Yeast Culture, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract), Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols with Citric Acid (a natural preservative), Rosemary Extract, Freeze Dried Turkey, Freeze Dried Turkey Liver, Freeze Dried Turkey Heart, Freeze Dried Ground Turkey Bone
Calories - 464 per cup
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 35.0%
Crude Fat (min) 22.0%
Crude Fiber (max) 3.5%
Moisture (max) 10.0%
Other Nutritional Data
Calcium (min) 1.92%
Phosphorus (min) 1.27%
Vitamin E (min) 119.0 IU/kg
Vitamin C* (min) 50 mg/kg
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min) 3.86%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min) 2.07%
Vitamins
Vitamin A 23276.68 IU/kg
Vitamin D 2547.59 IU/kg
Vitamin E 155.68 IU/kg
Thiamine 22.88 mg/kg
Riboflavin 11.91 mg/kg
Choline 3769.41 mg/kg
Minerals
Sodium 0.64%
Potassium 0.90%
Magnesium 0.16%
Iron 744.0 mg/kg
Copper 27.0 mg/kg
Zinc 415.0 mg/kg
Rabbit
Ingredients - Rabbit Meal, Salmon Meal, Tapioca, Chicken Fat, Tomato Pomace, Pumpkinseeds, Sun-Cured Alfalfa Meal, Montmorillonite Clay, Natural Pork Flavor, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Carotene, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Sea Salt, Dried Kelp, Peas, Cranberries, Blueberries, Direct-Fed Microorganisms (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Yeast Culture, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract), Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols with Citric Acid (a natural preservative), Rosemary Extract, Freeze Dried Rabbit, Freeze Dried Pork Liver, Freeze Dried Pork Heart, Freeze Dried Ground Rabbit Bone
Calories - 482 per cup
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 35.0%
Crude Fat (min) 22.0%
Crude Fiber (max) 2.0%
Moisture (max) 10.0%
Other Nutritional Data
Calcium (min) 1.12%
Phosphorus (min) 0.85%
Vitamin E (min) 118.1 IU/kg
Vitamin C* (min) 50 mg/kg
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min) 3.85%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min) 1.29%
Vitamins
Carotene 7.96 mg/kg
Vitamin A 22416.26 IU/kg
Vitamin D 2461.30 IU/kg
Vitamin E 135.87 IU/kg
Ascorbic Acid 63.38 mg/kg
Thiamine 22.15 mg/kg
Riboflavin 10.76 mg/kg
Pantothenic Acid 24.33 mg/kg
Biotin 0.57 mg/kg
Folic Acid 0.83 mg/kg
Choline 2394.83 mg/kg
Vitamin B12 0.24 mg/kg
Vitamin B6 5.11 mg/kg
Niacin 165.21 mg/kg
Iodine 15.0 mg/kg
Minerals
Sodium 0.42%
Potassium 1.14%
Chloride 0.72%
Magnesium 0.15%
Manganese 16.96 mg/kg
Iron 280.03 mg/kg
Copper 24.95 mg/kg
Zinc 203.93 mg/kg
Selenium 0.75 mg/kg
Amino Acids
Methionine-Cystine 1.27%
Methionine 0.91%
Lysine 2.65%
Tryptophan 0.35%
Isoleucine 1.46%
Histidine 0.87%
Valine 1.71%
Leucine 2.37%
Arginine 2.19%
Phenylalanine-Tyrosine 2.40%
Salmon
Ingredients - Salmon Meal, Herring Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Canola Oil, Tapioca, Pea Starch, Pork Liver, Natural Pork Flavor, Coconut Oil, Sun-Cured Alfalfa Meal, Tomato Pomace, Montmorillonite Clay, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Carotene, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Sea Salt, Dried Kelp, Direct-Fed Microorganisms (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Yeast Culture, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract), Taurine, Carrots, Garlic, Apples, Pumpkin, Mixed Tocopherols with Citric Acid (a natural preservative), Rosemary Extract, Freeze Dried Cod. Visit the Ingredient Glossary to learn about each ingredient.
Calories - 470 per cup
Other Nutritional Data
*Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min) 2.60%
*Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min) 2.60%
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 35.0%
Crude Fat (min) 20.0%
Crude Fiber (max) 2.5%
Moisture (max) 10.0%