Nature’s Variety Instinct
Raw Boost Real Chicken Recipe Healthy Weight
Summary
Instinct Raw Boost Healthy Weight is a grain-free, high-protein dry cat food designed for adult weight management. It combines kibble with freeze-dried raw chicken.
The first ingredient is cage-free chicken, which is complemented by chicken meal, salmon meal, and freeze-dried chicken parts. Together, they provide 37.5% crude protein for muscle retention.
This formula includes 25% less fat and 10% fewer calories than standard Instinct Raw Boost, with a crude fat range of 12–16% and 385 kcal per cup.
L-carnitine is present at 550 mg/kg to support fat metabolism, while the 5.5% maximum crude fiber level contributes to satiety and digestive efficiency.
Digestive support includes Bacillus coagulans (60 million CFU/lb), tomato pomace, and dried chicory root to promote healthy gut flora.
Omega-3 (0.5%) and omega-6 (2.5%) fatty acids from salmon oil support coat health, while zinc (120 mg/kg) and vitamin E (120 IU/kg) enhance immune function.
Freeze-dried chicken heart, liver, and muscle pieces provide raw nutrition in a minimally processed form to enhance palatability and nutrient variety.
Made without grains, by-product meals, potatoes, soy, or artificial preservatives, it supports a clean, meat-focused weight-control approach.
Pros:
Weight management support: This product contains 550 mg/kg L-carnitine and 385 kcal/cup to assist fat metabolism and support calorie control in less active cats.
High animal protein: Delivers 37.5% protein from chicken, salmon, menhaden, and freeze-dried raw pieces to preserve lean muscle during weight loss.
Appetite control: 5.5% fiber from tomato pomace, alfalfa meal, and pumpkin seeds helps promote satiety and digestive regularity.
Raw-enhanced nutrition: Kibble is coated with freeze-dried chicken heart, liver, and meat for additional taste and nutrient diversity.
Gut and immunity support: This supplement includes Bacillus coagulans and vitamin C (100 mg/kg) to enhance digestion and immune resilience.
Free from fillers: Grain-free with no corn, soy, wheat, by-product meals, or artificial additives.
Cons:
Fat range variability: Crude fat ranges from 12% to 16%, which may make it harder to assess suitability for cats on strict fat-reduction plans.
Moderately high calorie density: Despite calorie reduction, 385 kcal/cup remains relatively dense and requires controlled feeding for overweight cats.
No declared ash or phosphorus: Lacks ash or phosphorus data, which may be important for cats with renal concerns.
Complex formulation: Contains multiple protein sources and botanicals, which may not suit cats’ food sensitivities.
Limited omega-3: Omega-3 content is only 0.5%, which may be insufficient for cats with inflammatory or skin conditions.
Raw ingredient concerns: Including freeze-dried raw meats may not be ideal for immunocompromised cats.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Chickpeas
- Salmon Meal
- Menhaden Fish Meal
- Tapioca
- Suncured Alfalfa Meal
- Peas
- Dried Tomato Pomace
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid)
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Product changes
- Crude fat changed from 12% -> 16%
- Crude ash changed from % -> 11%
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The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
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.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.
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