Instinct Raw Boost Grain-Free Chicken
Raw-curious owners who want freeze-dried raw benefits in a convenient kibble format
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Orijen Original
Owners who want the absolute best ingredient quality regardless of cost
Orijen is widely considered the gold standard of commercial dog food. 85% animal ingredients, WholePrey ratios with organs and cartilage, zero recalls ever. The ingredient list reads like a butcher shop menu. The only real barriers are the ~$2.13/day price and the grain-free DCM concern.
Strengths
- Zero recalls in brand history — impeccable safety record alongside sister brand ACANA
- 85% animal ingredients from fresh/raw free-run chicken, turkey, and wild-caught fish
- WholePrey ratios include organs and cartilage — mimics natural ancestral diet
Limitations
- Most expensive option at ~$2.13/day — ultra-premium pricing
- Very high protein content (38%+) may be too rich for sedentary dogs
- Grain-free formula subject to FDA DCM investigation concerns
When to Choose Instinct Raw Boost Grain-Free Chicken
Raw-curious owners who want freeze-dried raw benefits in a convenient kibble format
Instinct Raw Boost bridges the gap between conventional kibble and raw feeding. The freeze-dried raw pieces mixed into high-protein kibble create a genuinely unique product. Dogs tend to go crazy for it. The price (~$2.02/day) and grain-free concerns are the main trade-offs.
Strengths
- Combines high-protein kibble with freeze-dried raw pieces for added nutrition
- Cage-free chicken is the #1 ingredient with no corn, wheat, soy, or by-products
- Freeze-dried raw coating provides minimally processed nutrition dogs love
Limitations
- Expensive at ~$2.02/day — one of the priciest options in this comparison
- Grain-free formula subject to FDA DCM investigation concerns
- Freeze-dried raw pieces may not appeal to all dogs or owners
