Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food Nutrition Facts

Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food is a dry kitten food by Instinct with a minimum of 42.5% protein and 22.5% fat, and 445.6 kcal per 100 g.

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At a glance

42.5%Protein (min)
22.5%Fat (min)
445.6kcal per 100 g

Its 42.5% minimum protein is higher than 92% of the 590 dry cat foods in this database.

First ingredients

Chicken Turkey meal Meanhaden fish meal Peas Chicken fat

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount
Protein (min)42.5%
Fat (min)22.5%
Fiber (max)3%
Moisture (max)9%
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min)0.2%
Vitamin E (min)200 IU/kg
Taurine (min)0.2%
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (min)100 mg/kg
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min)0.6%
Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min)3.2%
Bacillus coagulans (min)60000000 CFU/lb
Calories445.6 kcal per 100 g
Calories557 kcal per cup

Ingredients

Chicken, Turkey Meal, Meanhaden Fish Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Egg Product, Chicken Meal, White Fish Meal, Tapioca, Natural Flavor, Lamb Meal, Dried Tomato Pomace, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Apples, Carrots, Cranberries, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Choline Chloride, Montmorillonite Clay, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Freeze Dried Pollock, Taurine, Pumpkinseeds, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract.

Feeding guidelines

Ideal feeding amounts will vary by age, weight, and activity level so the guide below should be used as an initial recommendation. Divide the cups per day by the number of feedings per day. Be sure to always provide clean, fresh water. Along with dry food, we recommend feeding raw or wet food to help increase the amount of water in your pet’s diet. Daily Feeding Guidelines (standard 8 oz dry measuring cup): 6 to 19 Weeks: 1-3 lb: ΒΌ – Β½ cup; 4-6 lb: Β½ – ΒΎ cup; 7-10 lb: ΒΎ – 1 cup 5 to 9 Months: 1-3 lb: β…› – β…œ cup; 4-6 lb: β…œ – ⅝ cup; 7-10 lb: ⅝ – β…ž cup 9 to 12 Months: 4-6 lb: β…œ – Β½ cup; 7-10 lb: Β½ – ΒΎ cup Over 12 Months: Transition to Instinct kibble for cats Transitioning to Instinct: Always introduce a new food over a period of 5 to 7 days, mixing increasing amounts of Instinct with the current food each day. Visit the Instinct Pet Food website for more specific feeding recommendations and information on how to easily combine different forms of food.

Package sizes

4.5 lb.4.5 LBS4.5 lb., 18 cups/bag

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food?

Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food provides 445.6 kcal per 100 g, based on its published nutrition data.

How much protein does Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food have?

Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food guarantees a minimum of 42.5% protein and 22.5% fat on the label.

What are the main ingredients in Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food?

The first ingredients listed are chicken, turkey meal, and meanhaden fish meal.

Is Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food grain-free?

Based on its published ingredient list, Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food does not contain common grains such as corn, wheat, rice, or soy.

Is Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food for kitten cats?

Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food is labeled as dry kitten food.

About this data

Data sources: Instinct, Petco-food, PetSmart.

Data was compiled manually and may be out of date.

Barcode (GTIN): 769949658757

Data last updated July 11, 2026.

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