Instinct’s Boost Whole Grain Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe for Puppies combines protein-packed kibble with freeze-dried raw bites, tailored for small and medium breed puppies. This recipe supports growth, brain, and eye development, and contains DHA, calcium, and phosphorus for strong bones and teeth.
Key Features:
- Cage-Free Chicken as First Ingredient: High-quality animal protein for energy, growth, and play.
- Freeze-Dried Raw Bites: Nutrient-dense raw chicken for enhanced nutrition.
- Puppy-Specific Formula: DHA supports brain and eye development, while optimal calcium and phosphorus levels promote strong bones and teeth.
- No Corn, Wheat, Soy, or By-Product Meal: Free of artificial colors and preservatives.
- Complete & Balanced for Small/Medium Breed Puppies: Not suitable for large breed puppies (70 lbs or more as an adult).
Ingredients:
Chicken, chicken meal, barley, brown rice, oatmeal, menhaden fish meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), ground flaxseed, freeze-dried chicken, salmon oil, lamb meal, freeze-dried chicken liver, natural flavor, pumpkin seeds, salt, carrots, montmorillonite clay, freeze-dried chicken heart, blueberries, apples, cranberries, vitamins, and minerals.
Guaranteed Analysis:
Nutrient | Percentage/Value |
---|---|
Crude Protein (min) | 25.5% |
Crude Fat (min) | 18.5% |
Crude Fiber (max) | 4.0% |
Moisture (max) | 10.0% |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min) | 0.1% |
Calcium (min) | 1.2% |
Phosphorus (min) | 1.0% |
Zinc (min) | 100 mg/kg |
Vitamin E (min) | 120 IU/kg |
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min)* | 1.5% |
Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min)* | 2.8% |
Caloric Content:
- 4,023 kcal/kg
- 461 kcal/cup
Feeding Guidelines:
Ideal daily amounts based on puppy’s weight and age; divide into multiple meals daily:
Weight of Dog | Up to 4 Months | 4-8 Months | 8-12 Months | Over 12 Months |
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2-10 lbs | ½-1½ cups | ¼-1¼ cups | ¼-1 cup | Transition to adult food |
11-20 lbs | 1½-2½ cups | 1¼-2 cups | 1-1½ cups | Transition to adult food |
21-30 lbs | 2½-3¼ cups | 2-2¾ cups | 1½-2¼ cups | Transition to adult food |
31-40 lbs | 3¼-4 cups | 2¾-3¼ cups | 2¼-2¾ cups | Transition to adult food |
41-50 lbs | 4-4¾ cups | 3¼-4 cups | 2¾-3¼ cups | Transition to adult food |
Transitioning to Instinct:
Gradually introduce over 5-7 days by mixing increasing amounts of Instinct with the current food each day.