--- product_id: 399987613 title: "Instinct Original Grain Free Real Chicken Recipe Natural Wet Canned Cat Food, 5.5 Ounce (Pack of 12)" brand: "instinct" price: "$148.79" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Instinct" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/399987613-instinct-original-grain-free-real-chicken-recipe-natural-wet-canned store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 100% grain & filler free 95% real cage-free chicken Complete balanced raw-inspired nutrition Instinct Original Grain Free Real Chicken Recipe Natural Wet Canned Cat Food, 5.5 Ounce (Pack of 12) **Brand:** instinct **Price:** $148.79 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🍽️ Feed Instinct, Fuel Excellence β€” Because your cat deserves the real deal. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Instinct Original Grain Free Real Chicken Recipe Natural Wet Canned Cat Food, 5.5 Ounce (Pack of 12) by instinct - **How much does it cost?** $148.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/399987613-instinct-original-grain-free-real-chicken-recipe-natural-wet-canned) ## Best For - instinct enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted instinct brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Raw-Inspired Wellness:** Crafted to mimic raw nutrition, supporting cats from kitten to senior stages. - β€’ **Versatile & Delicious:** Savory pate texture cats crave, perfect as a meal or topper to elevate any diet. - β€’ **Zero Grain, Zero Guilt:** Grain-free, gluten-free, and free from artificial fillers to avoid sensitivities. - β€’ **Pure Protein Powerhouse:** Packed with 95% cage-free chicken, liver & turkey for lean muscle fuel. - β€’ **Vet-Recommended Quality:** Trusted by catteries and vets for optimal digestion and stool health. ## Overview Instinct Original Grain Free Real Chicken Recipe is a premium wet cat food featuring 95% responsibly sourced cage-free chicken and animal proteins, with zero grains or fillers. Designed to deliver raw-inspired, complete nutrition for all life stages, it supports lean muscle, digestive health, and picky appetites with a savory pate texture. Free from artificial colors, preservatives, and common allergens, this formula is a vet-recommended choice for discerning cat owners who prioritize quality and wellbeing. ## Description Instinct makes high protein, grain free recipes guided by our belief in raw nutrition. Each wet cat food recipe starts with responsibly sourced real meat and is made with 95% real animal ingredients & nutritious oils, and 5% vegetables, fruits and other wholesome ingredients. Instinct Original is a best-selling cat food packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles. This grain free, gluten free cat food is made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by product meal, artificial colors or preservatives - ingredients known to trigger food sensitivity. Instinct Original no grain cat food is complete and balanced nutrition for all cat life stages from kitten to adult to senior. Try other Instinct products and add raw nutrition to your cat’s diet with freeze-dried raw meals, raw boost kibble, and freeze-dried raw mixers. Satisfaction guaranteed. Questions? Call Instinct at 888-519-7387. Review: I have been using this wet canned food to compliment the dry Nutro brand food I feed my two Sphynx cats. This was the brand the Cattery used to feed the adults and kittens and came so highly recommended, I thought hey . . . why fix what isn't broken. You can find lower priced foods, but the key here is . . . Instinct is Grain Free. Other foods are less expensive because "Fillers" are added to reduce cost. My Sphynx cats are known for their very high metabolism and require quality nutrition for their health. I could you a cheaper and lower quality food, but I'm sure I would find that they would just eat even more of the cheaper food and fill up their litter box even quicker, and the smell would likely be worse. I have been very pleased with Instinct cat food, yes I wish it cost less, but I am most likely saving a little bit on the dry food cost, as they will consume less of the dry by supplementing twice a day with the wet food. In addition, most Catteries and Veterinarians will recommend at least one serving a day of wet food to keep the stools moist. OK . . . a little gross, but dry stools are not going to help out your cats health. I paid quite a bit for my two Sphynx, I'm not going to skimp on their health by purchasing sub-standard food. I believe Instinct is one of the very best quality foods you can buy in the medium-high price range. There are even more expensive foods out there, but I don't believe you need to spend the extra $'s, this food is of very high consistent quality. I heat up unused portions in the microwave for about 15 seconds so my Boys always get a hot meal served on a throw-away paper plate. Right out of a room temp can, I heat for about 5 seconds. I buy the Chicken flavor as it is much lower in cost, but I may spring for a case of the Duck or Lamb just to change things up a bit. A friend brought over a small can of the Duck and my Boys wolfed it down, you could tell they loved it. I will definitely watch out for any sales or promotions, but so far haven't seen any. Buy this food, you will be glad you did. Review: C est trΓ¨s bien ## Features - GRAIN FREE CAT FOOD WITH CAGE FREE CHICKEN: Instinct Original Chicken recipe is 95% chicken, chicken liver, & turkey, and 5% vegetables, fruits & wholesome ingredients. This high protein cat food is made with responsibly sourced cage-free chicken as the #1 ingredient. - CANNED CAT FOOD WITH NO FILLERS: Instinct Original wet cat food is high protein cat food, made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meals, artificial colors or preservatives - ingredients known to trigger food sensitivities. - CANNED CAT FOOD WITH NO FILLERS: Instinct Original Kitten wet cat food is specially formulated for kittens. Made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, carrageenan, by-product meals, artificial colors or preservatives - ingredients known to trigger food sensitivities. - RAW INSPIRED WET CAT FOOD: Complete & balanced nutrition from real ingredients to support your cat's health from kitten to senior. Served as a meal or meal topper, this delicious pate has a texture and taste that even picky cats will love - INSTINCT, THE RAW BRAND: We craft wet & dry cat food from real ingredients inspired by pure, real nutrition from raw ingredients. We believe all pets deserve the best life possible and that it starts with food ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005HUVYBW | | Additional Features | Weight ManagementGrain Free | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Allergen Information | Gluten Free, Soy Free, Wheat Free | | Animal Food Diet Type | Raw | | Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Non-GMO | | Best Sellers Rank | #48,938 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #1,015 in Canned Cat Food | | Brand Name | INSTINCT | | Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes | | Container Type | Can | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (1,155) | | Dog Breed Size | Medium | | Flavor | Chicken | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00769949507017 | | Included Components | One (1) Case of 12 5.5 oz. Cans of Wet Cat Food | | Item Form | Pate | | Item Type Name | Wet Cat Food | | Item Weight | 4.12 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Nature's Variety | | Manufacturer Part Number | 6250701 | | Model Number | 6250701 | | Number of Items | 12 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Special Ingredients | Omega fatty acids | | Specific Uses For Product | coat | | Target Species | Cat | | UPC | 769949507017 | | Unit Count | 1872 Grams | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** INSTINCT - **Flavour:** Chicken - **Item form:** Pate - **Specific uses for product:** coat ## Images ![Instinct Original Grain Free Real Chicken Recipe Natural Wet Canned Cat Food, 5.5 Ounce (Pack of 12) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ubDPANWDL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why do all of these contain flaxseed, carrots, and other ingredients that cats would never eat in the wild?** A: Hi there! My name is Cait and I work with Nature's Variety. We craft our recipes to be as close to our pet's natural diets as possible. Our Instinct Original can recipes are all 95% meat and organ meat, with 5% fruits, vegetables and other wholesome ingredients. Just like in the wild, this recipe is mostly animal proteins giving cats the amino acids they need to truly thrive. The other 5% (flaxseed and carrots included) represents what would be found in the prey's stomach in the wild, giving cats some of the essential nutrition they need. That being said, while we try to keep our recipes as close to our pets' natural diets as possible, we also need to keep our recipes compliant with the AAFCO nutrient profiles and regulations. I recommend that you check out our website, www.instinctpetfood.com, to see all the raw and raw-inspired options we offer for cats! **Q: my cat is over weight, which can product would be best for him to loose weight? also low calorie/no gravies.** A: Going for low carb foods are a good start. Avoid foods with gravy or fillers like soy, wheat, rice, and potato. Wet foods are great for a cat, and their bodies need the moisture. Chewy has American Journey canned food which is a good quality for the price, but avoid foods with fish in them. **Q: All the nature's variety wet cat food instinct products list 'dried kelp' in the ingredients, isn't this basically what carrageenan is? =/** A: I suppose it's the raw form of seaweed, rather than the processed extraction. My cat has IBD and tolerates this food very well. **Q: How many cans come in the 3oz or 5.5oz package deal that amazon is selling? I can't find a number.** A: 5.5 oz comes with 12 cans ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***S on 17 December 2015* I have been using this wet canned food to compliment the dry Nutro brand food I feed my two Sphynx cats. This was the brand the Cattery used to feed the adults and kittens and came so highly recommended, I thought hey . . . why fix what isn't broken. You can find lower priced foods, but the key here is . . . Instinct is Grain Free. Other foods are less expensive because "Fillers" are added to reduce cost. My Sphynx cats are known for their very high metabolism and require quality nutrition for their health. I could you a cheaper and lower quality food, but I'm sure I would find that they would just eat even more of the cheaper food and fill up their litter box even quicker, and the smell would likely be worse. I have been very pleased with Instinct cat food, yes I wish it cost less, but I am most likely saving a little bit on the dry food cost, as they will consume less of the dry by supplementing twice a day with the wet food. In addition, most Catteries and Veterinarians will recommend at least one serving a day of wet food to keep the stools moist. OK . . . a little gross, but dry stools are not going to help out your cats health. I paid quite a bit for my two Sphynx, I'm not going to skimp on their health by purchasing sub-standard food. I believe Instinct is one of the very best quality foods you can buy in the medium-high price range. There are even more expensive foods out there, but I don't believe you need to spend the extra $'s, this food is of very high consistent quality. I heat up unused portions in the microwave for about 15 seconds so my Boys always get a hot meal served on a throw-away paper plate. Right out of a room temp can, I heat for about 5 seconds. I buy the Chicken flavor as it is much lower in cost, but I may spring for a case of the Duck or Lamb just to change things up a bit. A friend brought over a small can of the Duck and my Boys wolfed it down, you could tell they loved it. I will definitely watch out for any sales or promotions, but so far haven't seen any. Buy this food, you will be glad you did. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***R on 13 December 2025* C est trΓ¨s bien ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***N on 15 March 2026* Healthy canned cat food. Good ingredients. Competitive price with other places that sell this brand.. Good availability of flavors. No minimum purchase required to qualify for free shipping w/ Prime. Cat’s like it. It’s not the most economic brand of canned cat food, but it is one of the healthier brands available. ## Frequently Bought Together - Instinct Original Grain Free Real Chicken Recipe Natural Wet Canned Cat Food, 5.5 Ounce (Pack of 12) - Original Chicken Dry Cat Food, 5 lb. Bag - Dr. Elsey's Ultra UnScented Clumping Clay Cat Litter 40 lb. 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