Instinct Pet Food RawBoost+ Mixers Grass-Fed Beef 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 Grass-Fed Beef 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 19 ingredient entries.
Names its animal sources (3 named ingredients).
Uses generic terms (Beef): 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 chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
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 (19)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

veg 44.8%
meat 26.3%
additive 19.4%
supplement 5.3%
oil 4.2%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Beef	Beef	meat · medium	-	6.9
2	Beef Liver	Beef Liver	meat · good	-	6.7
3	Beef Kidney	Beef Kidney	meat · good	-	6.5
4	Pumpkin Seeds	Pumpkin Seeds	veg · good	-	6.4
5	Beef Spleen	Beef Spleen	meat · good	-	6.2
6	Carrots	Carrots	veg · good	-	6.0
7	Apples	Apples	veg · good	-	5.8
8	Butternut Squash	Butternut Squash	veg · good	-	5.6
9	Lactic Acid	Lactic Acid	additive · medium	-	5.4
10	Ground Flaxseed	Ground Flaxseed (2%)	supplement · good	-	5.3
11	Montmorillonite Clay	Clay	additive · medium	-	5.1
12	Dried Kelp	Kelp	veg · good	-	4.9
13	Broccoli	Broccoli	veg · good	-	4.7
14	Mixed Tocopherols	Tocopherols	additive · good	-	4.5
15	Apple Cider Vinegar	Apple Cider Vinegar	additive · medium	-	4.4
16	Salmon Oil	Salmon Oil	oil · good	-	4.2
17	Rosemary Extract	Rosemary	veg · good	-	4.0
18	Blueberries	Blueberries	veg · good	-	3.8
19	Dried Chicory Root.	Chicory root	veg · good	-	3.6

1. Beef6.9% estimated
Beef · meat · medium
2. Beef Liver6.7% estimated
Beef Liver · meat · good
3. Beef Kidney6.5% estimated
Beef Kidney · meat · good
4. Pumpkin Seeds6.4% estimated
Pumpkin Seeds · veg · good
5. Beef Spleen6.2% estimated
Beef Spleen · meat · good
6. Carrots6.0% estimated
Carrots · veg · good
7. Apples5.8% estimated
Apples · veg · good
8. Butternut Squash5.6% estimated
Butternut Squash · veg · good
9. Lactic Acid5.4% estimated
Lactic Acid · additive · medium
10. Ground Flaxseed5.3% estimated
Ground Flaxseed (2%) · supplement · good
11. Montmorillonite Clay5.1% estimated
Clay · additive · medium
12. Dried Kelp4.9% estimated
Kelp · veg · good
13. Broccoli4.7% estimated
Broccoli · veg · good
14. Mixed Tocopherols4.5% estimated
Tocopherols · additive · good
15. Apple Cider Vinegar4.4% estimated
Apple Cider Vinegar · additive · medium
16. Salmon Oil4.2% estimated
Salmon Oil · oil · good
17. Rosemary Extract4.0% estimated
Rosemary · veg · good
18. Blueberries3.8% estimated
Blueberries · veg · good
19. Dried Chicory Root.3.6% estimated
Chicory root · veg · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 38% · Fat 30%

Declared analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed
Protein	38%
Fat	30%
Fibre	15%
Moisture	6%

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep package sealed to maintain freshness. Shelf stable, pantry-friendly.

Feeding guide

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

Additives declared on the label

Technological additives

Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness); Rosemary Extract; Lactic Acid; Montmorillonite Clay

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.