Instinct Pet Food RawBoost+ Kibble for Small Breed Dogs Real Beef Recipe
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meat
Our verdict
Is Instinct Pet Food RawBoost+ Kibble for Small Breed Dogs Real Beef Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated turkey protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (27)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 32.7%
- veg 19.9%
- carb 13.0%
- additive 10.0%
- supplement 9.6%
- oil 8.1%
- fibre 6.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 4.9 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 4.8 |
| 3 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 4.7 |
| 4 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 5 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 4.4 |
| 7 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 4.3 |
| 8 | Turkey Meal | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat · good | - | 4.2 |
| 9 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 4.2 |
| 10 | Dried Tomato Pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 11 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 4.0 |
| 12 | Freeze-Dried Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 13 | Ground Flaxseeds | Ground Flaxseed (2%) | supplement · good | - | 3.8 |
| 14 | Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 15 | Freeze-Dried Beef Liver | Liver | meat · good | - | 3.6 |
| 16 | Freeze-Dried Beef Spleen | Spleen | meat · good | - | 3.5 |
| 17 | Pumpkin Seeds | Pumpkin Seeds | veg · good | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 20 | Freeze-Dried Beef Kidneys | Beef Kidney | meat · good | - | 3.2 |
| 21 | Apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 22 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 23 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | Montmorillonite Clay | Clay | additive · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Ground Miscanthus Grass | Miscanthus Grass | fibre · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
- 1. Beef4.9% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal4.8% estimated
- 3. Peas4.7% estimated
- 4. Fish Meal4.6% estimated
- 5. Tapioca4.5% estimated
- 6. Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)4.4% estimated
- 7. Sweet Potatoes4.3% estimated
- 8. Turkey Meal4.2% estimated
- 9. Pea Protein4.2% estimated
- 10. Dried Tomato Pomace4.1% estimated
- 11. Natural Flavor4.0% estimated
- 12. Freeze-Dried Beef3.9% estimated
- 13. Ground Flaxseeds3.8% estimated
- 14. Coconut Oil3.7% estimated
- 15. Freeze-Dried Beef Liver3.6% estimated
- 16. Freeze-Dried Beef Spleen3.5% estimated
- 17. Pumpkin Seeds3.4% estimated
- 18. Salt3.3% estimated
- 19. Potassium Chloride3.3% estimated
- 20. Freeze-Dried Beef Kidneys3.2% estimated
- 21. Apples3.1% estimated
- 22. Blueberries3.0% estimated
- 23. Carrots2.9% estimated
- 24. Cranberries2.8% estimated
- 25. Montmorillonite Clay2.7% estimated
- 26. Ground Miscanthus Grass2.6% estimated
- 27. Dried Yeast2.5% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 32% · Fat 18%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32% |
| Fat | 18% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Moisture | 9% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.80% |
| Calcium | 1.60% |
| Phosphorus | 1.10% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Folic Acid; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Biotin; Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide; Choline Chloride; Taurine; Vitamin A (min) 18,000 IU/kg; Vitamin E (min) 250 IU/kg; Zinc (min) 120 mg/kg
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Rosemary Extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Instinct Pet Food
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.instinctpetfood.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
Trustpilot: 0.0/5 · 0 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 48 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6, the processing format subtracted -6.7, and the additive load contributed -2.7 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +5.05 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.115 | -0.96 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.092 | -1.05 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.8% | 0.163 | +2.09 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.5% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.3% | -0.065 | -0.48 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.0% | 0.060 | +0.24 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -12.10 | 0.222 | -2.69 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +5.05 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.115 | -0.96 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.092 | -1.05 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.8% | 0.163 | +2.09 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.5% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.3% | -0.065 | -0.48 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.0% | 0.060 | +0.24 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -12.10 | 0.222 | -2.69 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 48.2
- Final score
- 48/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32 | 35.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.6 | 1.8 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.1 | 1.2 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.5 | 1.5 (band 1 to 2%) | 97.3 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 22 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Niacin Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Biotin
- Zinc Proteinate
- Iron Proteinate
- Copper Proteinate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Sodium Selenite
- Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide
- Choline Chloride
- Taurine
- Vitamin A (min) 18,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin E (min) 250 IU/kg
- Zinc (min) 120 mg/kg
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Feeding guidance given, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "protein packed for strong, lean muscles; ideal balance of protein, fat & calories for healthy body weight" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "Made without - grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal, artificial colors or preservatives" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
5 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA-raised beef is the first ingredient (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Guaranteed levels of calcium & phosphorus for strong bones & teeth + naturally occurring glucosamine & chondroitin for joint health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports strong bones, lean muscles, healthy joints, and overall digestive and immune health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All natural, protein packed, minimally processed bites of real beef (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| protein packed for strong, lean muscles; ideal balance of protein, fat & calories for healthy body weight (on page) | Nutrient | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-Free, High-Protein Kibble + FreshDried™ Raw (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made without - grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal, artificial colors or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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