Also known as chickpea flour, Garbanzo Bean Flour is made from ground garbanzo beans. Garbonzo Bean Flour is used in Instinct Biscuits as a grain-free, gluten-free starch source. This nutritious ingredient is made from a leguminous plant – Garbanzos – which have been cultivated for thousands of years and serve as a staple crop in many cultures. In human cuisine, Garbanzo Bean Flour is most commonly used to make hummus, falafel, vegetarian "burgers," or baked goods for celiacs. It is a good source of molybdenum, manganese, and folate.

Garlic is a flavoring/herb from the garlic plant (Allium sativum), a member of the lily family. Garlic is often used in culinary applications as a healthy and palatable ingredient.

Ginger is made from the root of a ginger plant (Zingiber officinale) that has been peeled, dried, and powdered. Ginger is used frequently in culinary applications and is known for its palatable properties.

Glucosamine is naturally found in the outer “shells” of marine crustaceans, shellfish, and arthropods. It is also found in lesser amounts in animal bone and marrow. Biochemically, Glucosamine serves as the precursor to the major component of joint cartilage (glycosaminoglycan or GAG). In conjunction with Chondroitin, Glucosamine may support healthy joints, which is the primary reason for its inclusion in our Prairie Large Breed Puppy Kibble.

Green tea extract is made from green tea leaves that have been carefully harvested, dried, and ground, then steeped in water to make an extract. Your pet is sure to enjoy the taste and aroma of this unique coating on Instinct Limited Ingredient Diets.

Ground beef bone is an excellent source of minerals, essential fatty acids, proteins, and enzymes, and has always been important part of a dog and cat’s natural diet. Bone contains calcium and phosphorus in the correct ratio and is the most bio-available source. It is also a significant source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, naturally occurring compounds associated with joint health.

Raw ground bone is an excellent source of minerals, essential fatty acids, proteins, and enzymes, and has always been an important part of a dog and cat’s natural diet. Bone contains calcium and phosphorus in the correct ratio and is the most bio-available source, required by pets to maintain strong teeth and bones. Our bison meat, bison organs, and bison bones are sourced from a USDA-inspected human food facility. Moreover, our bison ingredients are considered “natural” according to USDA definitions; they do not contain any added growth hormones or antibiotics.

Ground chicken bone is an excellent source of minerals, essential fatty acids, proteins, and enzymes, and has always been important part of a dog and cat’s natural diet. Bone contains calcium and phosphorus in the correct ratio and is the most bio-available source. It is also a significant source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, naturally occurring compounds associated with joint health.

Ground lamb bone is an excellent source of minerals, essential fatty acids, proteins, and enzymes, and has always been important part of a dog and cat’s natural diet. Bone contains calcium and phosphorus in the correct ratio and is the most bio-available source. It is also a significant source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, naturally occurring compounds associated with joint health.

Guar gum is an all natural ingredient from the ground endosperm of the guar plant, Cyamopsis tetragonalobus, which is from the legume (bean/pea) family. Guar beans have a large endosperm that contains galactomannan, a substance which forms a gum or gel in water. Compared to other gelling agents, the molecular linkage in guar gum galactomannan is readily fermented by probiotics and thus has a low caloric content for dogs and cats.