Nature's Variety Instinct Grain-Free Review

this food has been the best discovery ever for a dog with wheat and corn allergies. our 63-pound mixed breed -- described by our vets as having a "stocky disposition" -- was constantly hungry (yet gaining weight) on other foods with higher filler content. since we switched to this grain-free dry formula (previously called by the misnomer "raw instinct" and recently repackaged as "instinct rain-free"), he's satisfied by a half-cup (by volume) of kibble at each of his three meals per day (plus treats, of course) and is maintaining a healthy weight with ease.

to keep his chow time interesting and up the fiber and moisture content a bit, we mix this dry formula with a dollop or two of canned food per meal (currently -- and he'd be sure to tell you "enjoyably" -- eagle pack canned duck and oatmeal formula).

recommended by the owner of a small local specialty pet store, this food has delivered consistent quality from bag to bag and has been gentle on his sensitive stomach. (although it's terrific for grain-allergic canines, this food is chicken-based, so dogs who are allergic to that meat should pass on this variety.)

Top Five Ingredients: Chicken Meal, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Pumpkinseeds, and Menhaden Fish Meal.

Also Contains: Added vitamins and minerals; digestive enzymes; chicken liver; various fruits and vegetables; freeze-dried turkey, turkey liver, and turkey hearts; salmon oil; and duck, pheasant, and quail eggs.

Calorie Content: 490 calories/cup

sidebar: we've also tried the frozen "raw instinct" nature's variety formula. our dog was extremely pleased with that selection. 8O)