Instinct Pet Food RawBoost+ Mixers Gut Health Recipe

Topper · complementary

This is sold as a topper, not as an everyday meal. The 1–100 rating applies to complete meals, so it isn't scored. Ingredient breakdown below.

Our verdict

Is Instinct Pet Food RawBoost+ Mixers Gut Health Recipe a good dog food?

This is a topper, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a topper should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.

How we score

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.

What the label tells us

The parsed label contains 14 ingredient entries.
Names its animal sources (2 named ingredients).
Uses generic terms (Chicken): the specific animal source is not stated.
Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
Prints no ingredient quantities.

Why is this treat not scored?

Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete everyday meals. Treats are presented through their ingredients, label facts and feeding information rather than a number that could be mistaken for a meal rating.

What should I look for on a treat label?

Look for the ingredient list, named animal sources where species matters to you, any printed quantities, additive declarations, energy and the feeding guide. Single-ingredient products can be simpler, but are not automatically better for every dog or purpose.

These facts come from the manufacturer's published ingredient list.

Who is this food for?

Suits

Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
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: the label lists salmon oil
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 (14)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

veg 29.2%
meat 26.6%
additive 25.6%
carb 7.6%
oil 6.0%
supplement 5.0%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Chicken	Chicken	meat · medium	-	9.3
2	Chicken Liver	Chicken Liver	meat · good	-	9.0
3	Pumpkin Seeds	Pumpkin Seeds	veg · good	-	8.6
4	Chicken Heart	Chicken Heart	meat · good	-	8.3
5	Dried Pumpkin	Pumpkin	veg · good	-	8.0
6	Sweet Potatoes	Sweet Potatoes	carb · good	-	7.6
7	Dried Chicory Root	Chicory root	veg · good	-	7.3
8	Lactic Acid	Lactic Acid	additive · medium	-	7.0
9	Annatto Extract (color)	Annatto Extract	additive · medium	-	6.6
10	Apple Cider Vinegar	Apple Cider Vinegar	additive · medium	-	6.3
11	Salmon Oil	Salmon Oil	oil · good	-	6.0
12	Mixed Tocopherols	Tocopherols	additive · good	-	5.6
13	Rosemary Extract	Rosemary	veg · good	-	5.3
14	Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product.	Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product	supplement · good	-	5.0

1. Chicken9.3% estimated
Chicken · meat · medium
2. Chicken Liver9.0% estimated
Chicken Liver · meat · good
3. Pumpkin Seeds8.6% estimated
Pumpkin Seeds · veg · good
4. Chicken Heart8.3% estimated
Chicken Heart · meat · good
5. Dried Pumpkin8.0% estimated
Pumpkin · veg · good
6. Sweet Potatoes7.6% estimated
Sweet Potatoes · carb · good
7. Dried Chicory Root7.3% estimated
Chicory root · veg · good
8. Lactic Acid7.0% estimated
Lactic Acid · additive · medium
9. Annatto Extract (color)6.6% estimated
Annatto Extract · additive · medium
10. Apple Cider Vinegar6.3% estimated
Apple Cider Vinegar · additive · medium
11. Salmon Oil6.0% estimated
Salmon Oil · oil · good
12. Mixed Tocopherols5.6% estimated
Tocopherols · additive · good
13. Rosemary Extract5.3% estimated
Rosemary · veg · good
14. Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product.5.0% estimated
Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 36% · Fat 30%

Declared analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed
Protein	36%
Fat	30%
Fibre	15%
Moisture	6%

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Feeding guide

Add Instinct RawBoost Mixers to your dog's current food using the information on the packaging. Remember to reduce the calorie amount of your current food accordingly to avoid overfeeding. Feed as a topper or treat.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Bacillus coagulans (min) 200,000,000 CFU/lb

Technological additives

Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness); Rosemary Extract

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13

Brand and contact: Instinct Pet Food

Website: https://www.instinctpetfood.com/products/freshdried-bites-for-dogs-chicken

Trust and provenance

Recall history: No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked: 2026-09-13
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.