Instinct Pet Food RawBoost+ Kibble Gut Health Recipe
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meat
Our verdict
Is Instinct Pet Food RawBoost+ Kibble Gut Health 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
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: it is listed as an ingredient
- 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 (16)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 31.9%
- veg 19.4%
- additive 15.1%
- carb 13.8%
- oil 7.1%
- mineral 6.9%
- supplement 5.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 8.2 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 7.9 |
| 3 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 7.7 |
| 4 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb · medium | - | 7.4 |
| 5 | Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid) | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | - | 7.1 |
| 6 | Freeze-Dried Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone) | Bone | mineral · medium | - | 6.9 |
| 7 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 6.6 |
| 8 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 6.4 |
| 9 | Egg Product | Egg | meat · good | - | 6.1 |
| 10 | Ground Flaxseeds | Ground Flaxseed (2%) | supplement · good | - | 5.9 |
| 11 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 5.6 |
| 12 | Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver | Liver | meat · good | - | 5.4 |
| 13 | Pumpkin Seeds | Pumpkin Seeds | veg · good | - | 5.1 |
| 14 | Yeast extract | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.6 |
| 16 | Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart | Heart | meat · good | - | 4.3 |
- 1. Chicken8.2% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal7.9% estimated
- 3. Peas7.7% estimated
- 4. Tapioca7.4% estimated
- 5. Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid)7.1% estimated
- 6. Freeze-Dried Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone)6.9% estimated
- 7. Pumpkin6.6% estimated
- 8. Sweet Potatoes6.4% estimated
- 9. Egg Product6.1% estimated
- 10. Ground Flaxseeds5.9% estimated
- 11. Natural Flavor5.6% estimated
- 12. Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver5.4% estimated
- 13. Pumpkin Seeds5.1% estimated
- 14. Yeast extract4.8% estimated
- 15. Salt4.6% estimated
- 16. Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart4.3% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 31% · Fat 17%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 31% |
| Fat | 17% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Moisture | 9% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.70% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.30% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Ideal feeding amounts will vary by age, weight, and activity level so the guide below should be used as an initial recommendation. Divide the cups per day by the number of feedings per day. Be sure to always provide clean, fresh water. Along with dry food, we recommend feeding raw or wet food to help increase the amount of water in your pet's diet.
Additives declared on the label
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative in Canola Oil); Citric Acid (preservative in Canola Oil); Annatto Extract (color)
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 -4 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 | +5.04 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.115 | -0.63 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.092 | -1.03 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.7% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 21.5% | 0.163 | +3.51 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.6% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| Recipe graded poor | 10.2% | -0.065 | -0.66 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.6% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| 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 | -18.15 | 0.222 | -4.03 |
| 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 | +5.04 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.115 | -0.63 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.092 | -1.03 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.7% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 21.5% | 0.163 | +3.51 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.6% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| 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 | 10.2% | -0.065 | -0.66 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.6% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| 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 | -18.15 | 0.222 | -4.03 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 47.5
- 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 | 31 | 34.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 17 | 18.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| 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 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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, 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| A blend of prebiotics & probiotics that work together for healthy microflora in the gut (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A blend of antioxidants & Omegas for a healthy immune system essential in overall digestive health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Outperformed a best-selling, vet-recommended brand and formula for sensitive stomach and skin in an independent study (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet-Formulated Recipes (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-Free, High-Protein Kibble + FreshDried Raw (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Recipes starting with cage-free chicken and packed with animal protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| FreshDried Raw - All natural, protein packed, minimally processed bites of real chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | 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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