by Nature’s Variety Instinct
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Regular
Grain-Free
AAFCO

Nature’s Variety Instinct

Original Real Rabbit Recipe

ALS
Regular
Grain-Free
AAFCO
AAFCO adequacy statement provided by the manufacturer
1

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Rabbit

Cat Food Central Quality Score: 93 out of 100
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Available sizes

4.5 lb
2 kg
10 lb
4.5 kg

Summary

Nature’s Variety Instinct Original Rabbit Recipe is a high-protein, grain-free dry cat food formulated for all life stages and enhanced with raw nutrition.
The first ingredient is farm-raised rabbit, supported by turkey meal, rabbit meal, and freeze-dried raw rabbit organs, which deliver 40.5% crude protein for lean muscle support.
The formula comprises 80% animal ingredients and oils, 20% fruits and vegetables, and 0% grains, ensuring a meat-dominant nutritional profile.
Each kibble is coated with freeze-dried raw rabbit, liver, lung, and kidney to enhance flavor and provide minimally processed nutrients.
It contains 22.5% crude fat, suitable for high-energy cats or those with greater caloric needs, delivering 511 kcal per cup.
Bacillus coagulans (60 million CFU/lb), montmorillonite clay, and fiber from dried tomato pomace and peas provide digestive support.
Omega-3 (0.75%) and omega-6 (3.4%) fatty acids from fish meals and chicken fat promote healthy skin and coat.
Antioxidants from apples, carrots, cranberries, and added vitamins C (85 mg/kg) and E (100 IU/kg) help boost immune function.

Pros
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1

High protein content

Provides 40.5% crude protein from diverse sources including rabbit, turkey, salmon, and white fish meals.
2

Raw-enhanced nutrition

Kibble is coated with freeze-dried rabbit organ meats, delivering raw nutrients and increased palatability.
3

Rich in fats and energy

At 22.5% crude fat and 511 kcal/cup, it is ideal for active or underweight cats needing energy-dense food.
4

Grain- and filler-free

Contains no grain, potato, corn, soy, by-product meal, or artificial preservatives.
5

Digestive and immune support

This supplement includes Bacillus coagulans, vitamin C, and antioxidants to maintain gut and immune health.
6

Omega fatty acid profile

Provides 0.75% omega-3 and 3.4% omega-6 to maintain coat quality and skin barrier function.
Cons
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1

Very high calorie content

At 511 kcal/cup, it may lead to overfeeding or weight gain in indoor or sedentary cats without strict portion control.
2

Complex formulation

Includes multiple meat and fish meals, which may not suit cats with food sensitivities or allergies.
3

No phosphorus or ash data

Lacks declared phosphorus and ash values, which limits kidney health assessment for senior cats.
4

Liver and organ meats

While nutritious, including raw liver, kidney, and lung may be too rich for some cats if not gradually introduced.
5

Raw ingredients may raise concerns

Raw components may not be ideal for cats with compromised immune systems despite being freeze-dried.
6

Limited plant diversity

It uses peas and tapioca as primary carbohydrate sources, which may contribute to a higher glycemic load.

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Rabbit
  • Turkey Meal
  • Menhaden Fish Meal
  • Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid)
  • White Fish Meal
  • Peas
  • Salmon Meal
  • Tapioca
  • Rabbit Meal
  • Natural Flavor
  • and also:
Dried Tomato Pomace, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Apples, Carrots, Cranberries, Montlorillonite Clay, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Potassium Chloride, Freeze Dried Rabbit (including Ground Rabbit Bone), Salt, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Pumpkinseeds, Freeze Dried Rabbit Liver, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Freeze Dried Rabbit Lung, Freeze Dried Rabbit Kidney, Rosemary Extract

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
40.5%
Crude Fat
22.5%
Crude Fiber
3%
Moisture
9%
Calcium
3.4%
Phosphorus
2.1%
Potassium
0.7%
Magnesium
0.1%
Omega 3
0.75%
Omega 6
3.4%
Metabolizable Energy
4346 kcal/kg
Taurine (0.2mg/Kg), Sodium (0.9%), Copper (15.9mg/Kg), Vitamin E (100IU/Kg), Ascorbic Acid (C) (85mg/Kg), *Bacillus coagulans (min) 60,000,000 CFU/lb

Notes

The score is calculated after relocating fresh meat or fish ingredient(s), as explained in Rule 7: Quality and Location Impact of Meat Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
40.5%
Crude Fat
22.5%
Crude Fiber
3%
Moisture
9%
Calcium
3.4%
Phosphorus
2.1%
Potassium
0.7%
Magnesium
0.1%
Omega 3
0.75%
Omega 6
3.4%
Metabolizable Energy
4346 kcal/kg
Taurine (0.2mg/Kg), Sodium (0.9%), Copper (15.9mg/Kg), Vitamin E (100IU/Kg), Ascorbic Acid (C) (85mg/Kg), *Bacillus coagulans (min) 60,000,000 CFU/lb
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In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.

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Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.

Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.

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