Instinct Fresh Dried Meal Blends Freeze-Dried Cage-Free Chicken & Harvest Blend Recipe for Dogs

Cage-Free Chicken & Garden Harvest Freeze-Dried Raw Meal for Dogs

Product Description

Instinct FreshDried Meal Blends Cage-Free Chicken & Harvest Blend is a freeze-dried, raw dog food made from responsibly sourced cage-free chicken and a mix of garden vegetables and fruits, including spinach, sweet potatoes, cranberries, carrots, apples, butternut squash, and blueberries. Made in the USA with SafeRaw Technology and third-party safety testing, this meal is shelf-stable, requires no thawing or cooking, and is ready to serve in 60 seconds.

Benefits

• Harvest Blend Goodness: Features a hearty, garden-inspired combination of freeze-dried spinach, sweet potatoes, and cranberries alongside carrots, apples, and butternut squash for wholesome daily nourishment.
• Cage-Free Chicken First: Made with responsibly sourced cage-free chicken raised without antibiotics or added hormones, alongside nutrient-rich chicken liver and chicken heart.
• 100% Raw, Never Cooked: High-quality whole-food ingredients are freeze-dried at peak freshness to lock in nutrients, flavor, and superior raw nutrition with every serving.
• SafeRaw Technology: Made in the USA and cold-pressured with SafeRaw Technology, third-party tested for safety — delivering the full nutritional benefits of raw without safety compromises.
• Clean Formula: Made without grain, corn, wheat, soy, legumes, artificial colors, or preservatives.

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Pumpkin Seeds, Freeze Dried Spinach, Freeze Dried Sweet Potatoes, Freeze Dried Cranberries, Carrots, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Salmon Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (for Freshness), Blueberries, Spinach, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed Analysis

Caloric Content: 4,653 kcal/kg | 209 kcal/cup

How to Use

Daily Feeding Guidelines 

Directions For Use

• Rehydrate: Add the recommended amount of water or broth to the dry food, blend, stir, and serve in approximately 60 seconds.
• Serve Dry or Rehydrated: Can also be served dry directly from the bag like kibble without adding any liquid.
• Transitioning: Always introduce a new food over a period of 5 to 7 days, mixing increasing amounts while decreasing the current food each day.
• Divide Feedings: Divide the daily amount by the number of feedings per day for best results.
• Fresh Water: Always provide access to clean, fresh water at all times.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep the bag sealed between feedings to maintain freshness.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Transition Slowly: Always introduce new food gradually over 5 to 7 days to avoid digestive upset, particularly for dogs new to raw or freeze-dried diets.
• Contains Salmon Oil: This recipe includes salmon oil; dogs with known fish sensitivities should be monitored when first introduced and a veterinarian consulted if needed.
• For Dogs Only: This product is formulated specifically for adult dogs and should not be fed to cats or other animals.
• Handling: As with all raw food products, wash hands and bowls before and after serving to maintain proper food hygiene throughout.
• Feeding Amounts: Ideal feeding amounts vary by age, weight, and activity level — always use the feeding chart as a starting point and adjust portions based on your dog's individual needs.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Adjustment: Dogs transitioning from cooked or kibble-based diets to a raw or freeze-dried diet may experience mild digestive changes; gradual introduction over 5 to 7 days helps minimize discomfort.
• Chicken Sensitivity: Dogs with known sensitivities to chicken or poultry should be monitored carefully when introduced; discontinue use and consult a veterinarian if any adverse reactions occur.
• Overfeeding Risk: Always adjust feeding amounts based on your dog's individual weight, age, and activity level to avoid unintended weight gain over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes the Harvest Blend unique compared to other FreshDried Meal Blends?

Ans: The Harvest Blend is a garden-inspired combination of freeze-dried spinach, sweet potatoes, and cranberries, along with carrots, apples, butternut squash, and blueberries — a hearty, vegetable-forward blend specifically chosen to deliver wholesome daily nourishment and digestive support alongside cage-free chicken.

Q2: How do I prepare this freeze-dried chicken & harvest blend?

Ans: Add the recommended amount of water or broth based on your dog's body weight, blend, stir, and serve in approximately 60 seconds. It can also be served dry straight from the bag like kibble. For extra flavor and hydration, use warm bone broth when rehydrating instead of water.

Q3: Is this a complete and balanced meal on its own?

Ans: Yes, it is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. It can serve as your dog's complete daily diet without the need for additional supplementation, containing a full profile of vitamins and minerals for overall daily wellness.

Q4: What organ meats are included in this chicken recipe?

Ans: In addition to cage-free chicken as the primary protein, the recipe includes chicken liver and chicken heart. These organs are naturally rich in essential nutrients, including taurine, B vitamins, choline, and amino acids, that significantly contribute to the overall nutritional density of the meal.

Q5: What does SafeRaw Technology mean?

Ans: SafeRaw Technology is Instinct's cold-pressuring process that eliminates pathogenic bacteria from raw food without using heat or cooking. The product is also third-party tested for safety, providing the full nutritional benefits of raw with the added assurance of a rigorously verified, safe product.

Q6: Can I serve this dry without rehydrating it?

Ans: Yes, it can be served dry directly from the bag like kibble, making it a quick and convenient option. However, rehydrating with water or warm broth is recommended to add moisture and deliver the soft, fresh-food texture this recipe is designed for — especially beneficial for dogs that prefer wet-food textures.

Q7: Does it contain any grains, legumes, or artificial ingredients?

Ans: No, it is made without grain, corn, wheat, soy, legumes, artificial colors, or preservatives. Only natural, whole-food ingredients, including cage-free chicken, chicken organs, and real freeze-dried harvest vegetables and fruits, are used alongside added vitamins and minerals for complete nutrition.

Q8: How should I transition my dog to this freeze-dried food?

Ans: Always introduce a new food gradually over 5 to 7 days, mixing increasing amounts with your dog's current food while decreasing the old food each day. A slow transition is especially important when moving dogs from cooked or kibble-based diets to raw or freeze-dried formats for the first time.

Q9: Is this suitable for picky eaters?

Ans: Yes, it is picky eater approved. When rehydrated, it delivers a soft, moist texture similar to wet dog food that picky eaters find familiar and appealing. The visible, real pieces of chicken, vegetables, and fruits also make it a more enticing option compared to standard dry kibble at mealtime.

Q10: How should this product be stored after opening?

Ans: Keep the bag sealed tightly after each use and store it in a cool, dry place. No refrigeration is required before opening, making it a convenient, pantry-friendly raw food option. Proper resealing between feedings preserves the quality, flavor, and nutritional integrity of the freeze-dried raw ingredients throughout the bag's life.