Instinct Fresh Dried Patés Freeze-Dried Raw Surf & Turf Entrée for Cats

Pollock & Beef Freeze-Dried Wet Food Alternative for Cats

Product Description

Instinct FreshDried Patés Freeze-Dried Raw Surf & Turf Entrée offers a unique take on cat food by providing freeze-dried raw ingredients in a convenient, shelf-stable format that mimics wet food. Pollock and beef are the main proteins, paired with nutrient-rich beef organs. All the whole-food components are freeze-dried at their freshest, avoiding high-heat processing to maintain both nutrients and flavor. To prepare, simply add water or broth for a pâté texture your cat will enjoy in just 60 seconds. This cleaner, less messy, and less odorous option offers the benefits of raw nutrition without the drawbacks of traditional canned wet food.

Benefits

• Wet Food Reimagined: A minimally processed, nutrient-rich, hydrating alternative to traditional canned wet food freeze-dried at peak freshness without high-heat processing.
• Dual Protein Surf & Turf Formula: Made with pollock as the lead protein alongside beef, beef spleen, beef liver, and beef kidney for a rich, diverse animal protein profile.
• Ready in 60 Seconds: Simply add water or bone broth to rehydrate into a familiar, customizable pâté texture cats love with less mess and no lingering odors.
• Space-Saving & Sustainable: One lightweight 13 oz bag replaces 15 x 3 oz cans, significantly reducing packaging waste, mess, and storage space.
• Clean Formula: Made without grain, corn, wheat, soy, potato, artificial colors, or preservatives.

Ingredients

Pollock, Beef, Beef Spleen, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Ground Flaxseeds, Montmorillonite Clay, Lactic Acid, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Yeast Culture, Salmon Oil, Carrots, Apples, Butternut Squash, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Salt, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Blueberries, Spinach, Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), Rosemary Extract.

How to Use

Directions for Use

• Rehydrate: Add water or bone broth to the freeze-dried pâté and mix well. The texture can be customized based on the amount of liquid added.
• Ready Time: Ready to serve in approximately 60 seconds once water or broth is added and mixed.
• Pair with Broth: For extra flavor, nutrition, and hydration, pair with Instinct Bone Broth when rehydrating.
• Transitioning: Introduce raw over a period of 5 to 7 days, mixing increasing amounts of the new food while decreasing the current food each day.
• Fresh Water: Always provide access to clean, fresh water at all times alongside every meal.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep the package 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 cats new to raw or freeze-dried diets.
• Handling: As with all raw food products, wash hands and bowls before and after serving to maintain proper food hygiene.
• Fish & Beef Proteins: This recipe contains both pollock (fish) and beef; cats with known sensitivities to fish or beef should be monitored when first introduced. Consult a veterinarian if needed.
• Storage: Keep the package sealed between feedings and stored in a cool, dry place to preserve the quality and freshness of the freeze-dried raw ingredients.
• Feeding Amounts: Ideal feeding amounts vary by age, weight, and activity level — use manufacturer guidelines as a starting point and adjust as needed.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Adjustment: Cats transitioning from cooked or canned food to a raw or freeze-dried diet may experience mild digestive changes; gradual introduction over 5 to 7 days helps minimize discomfort.
• Protein Sensitivities: This recipe contains both fish (pollock) and beef alongside salmon oil; cats with sensitivities to any of these proteins should be introduced carefully and a veterinarian consulted if adverse reactions occur.
• Overfeeding Risk: Always adjust feeding amounts based on your cat's individual weight, age, and activity level to avoid unintended weight gain over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes this freeze-dried pâté different from regular canned wet food?

Ans: Unlike traditional canned wet food, which is cooked at high heat, this is freeze-dried at peak freshness with no high-heat processing, helping preserve natural nutrients and flavors. It also produces less odor, creates less mess, and has a significantly smaller environmental packaging footprint than canned options.

Q2: How do I prepare and serve this freeze-dried pâté?

Ans: Simply add water or bone broth to the freeze-dried pâté, mix well, and it is ready to serve in approximately 60 seconds. The texture is fully customizable based on the amount of liquid added. For extra flavor, nutrition, and hydration, pair with Instinct Bone Broth.

Q3: What does "Surf & Turf" mean in terms of protein sources?

Ans: The Surf & Turf recipe combines pollock (seafood/surf) with beef, beef spleen, beef liver, and beef kidney (land/turf) for a multi-protein meal. This combination delivers a diverse animal protein profile that supports muscle maintenance, organ health, and overall daily nutrition for cats.

Q4: Is this a complete and balanced meal or a topper?

Ans: Based on its ingredient profile and Instinct's freeze-dried raw meal line, this is formulated as a complete everyday feeding option rather than a supplemental topper. Always check the package label for the complete and balanced statement specific to your cat's life stage before feeding.

Q5: How does this compare environmentally to canned wet food?

Ans: One lightweight 13 oz bag of this freeze-dried pâté replaces 15 x 3 oz cans, dramatically reducing packaging waste and storage space. There is also no messy cleanup, smelly leftovers, or waste from uneaten portions that would otherwise need refrigeration, like traditional canned food.

Q6: Does it contain any grains, artificial ingredients, or fillers?

Ans: No, it is made without grain, corn, wheat, soy, potato, artificial colors, or preservatives. The formula uses minimally processed whole-food ingredients, including pollock, beef, beef organs, non-GMO vegetables and fruits, and added vitamins and minerals.

Q7: Can I add bone broth instead of water when rehydrating?

Ans: Yes, Instinct recommends pairing this freeze-dried pâté with Instinct Bone Broth when rehydrating for an extra boost of flavor, nutrition, and hydration. This is especially helpful for cats that need extra encouragement to drink or that prefer a richer, more flavorful meal texture.

Q8: How should I transition my cat to this freeze-dried pâté?

Ans: Introduce the new food gradually over 5 to 7 days, mixing in increasing amounts with your cat's current food while decreasing the old food each day. A slow transition is especially important when moving cats from cooked or canned diets to raw or freeze-dried formats for the first time.

Q9: Is this suitable for cats with fish sensitivities?

Ans: This recipe contains pollock as the lead protein and also includes salmon oil, making it unsuitable for cats with confirmed fish or seafood sensitivities. Cats prone to fish allergies should be monitored carefully when introduced to this formula, and a veterinarian should be consulted before regular feeding.

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. Proper resealing between feedings preserves the quality, flavor, and nutritional integrity of the freeze-dried raw ingredients throughout the bag's life.