Some background: Our 13 year old cat was showing signs of a food allergy and instead of purchasing the vet diet, we tried an LID with a protein he had never had, rabbit. The brand I chose was Instinct. I did not want to solely feed dry food (he is used to eating a 50/50 wet dry rotation). Instinct had both dry and canned versions and had rabbit, so I went with them. The change in diet appears to be working, but the price of the canned food is crazy expensive...We're talking almost $40 per case. The dry food is reasonably priced.
I've looked at the ingredients and the brand makes a "dog" version of the wet food that comes in larger cans and is cheaper. The ingredients are almost the same with some being higher or lower than the cat listing. The only exception is that the dog food does not list taurine. I know that taurine is necessary, but he is getting that from the dry food and in theory, there should be some taurine naturally in the protein sources in the wet food.
I'd like to know your opinions of trying the wet dog food (but continuing to use the dry cat food).
I will list the ingredients and percentages below.
Instinct wet food cat version
Ingredients
Rabbit, Water, Rabbit Liver, Pea Protein, Peas, Montmorillonite Clay, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Salt, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate
Caloric Content
1,053 kcal/kg, 164 kcal/5.5 oz can, 90 kcal/3 oz can
Instinct wet food dog version
Ingredients
Rabbit, Water, Rabbit Liver, Pea Protein, Peas, Montmorillonite Clay, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Proteinate, Potassium Iodide), Salt, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate
Caloric Content
1,050 kcal/kg, 393 kcal/13.2 oz can
My goal is to use this temporarily while we do some food trials and attempt to switch him to a more readily available protein source LID (like duck, turkey, or venison). If I need to supplement taurine, I am willing to do so (assuming I can find some to purchase).
I would love your feedback or experiences.
I've looked at the ingredients and the brand makes a "dog" version of the wet food that comes in larger cans and is cheaper. The ingredients are almost the same with some being higher or lower than the cat listing. The only exception is that the dog food does not list taurine. I know that taurine is necessary, but he is getting that from the dry food and in theory, there should be some taurine naturally in the protein sources in the wet food.
I'd like to know your opinions of trying the wet dog food (but continuing to use the dry cat food).
I will list the ingredients and percentages below.
Instinct wet food cat version
Ingredients
Rabbit, Water, Rabbit Liver, Pea Protein, Peas, Montmorillonite Clay, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Salt, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate
Caloric Content
1,053 kcal/kg, 164 kcal/5.5 oz can, 90 kcal/3 oz can
Instinct wet food dog version
Ingredients
Rabbit, Water, Rabbit Liver, Pea Protein, Peas, Montmorillonite Clay, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Proteinate, Potassium Iodide), Salt, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate
Caloric Content
1,050 kcal/kg, 393 kcal/13.2 oz can
My goal is to use this temporarily while we do some food trials and attempt to switch him to a more readily available protein source LID (like duck, turkey, or venison). If I need to supplement taurine, I am willing to do so (assuming I can find some to purchase).
I would love your feedback or experiences.