4.6(1,010)Amazon rating$89.991,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Instinct's RawBoost Beef is a grain-free kibble studded with freeze-dried raw pieces, giving you the ease of dry food with a boost of raw protein, and it holds a strong 4.6-star average across 1,010 reviews.
Owners who want an easy-to-scoop grain-free kibble but like the idea of raw nutrition mixed in, for dogs at any life stage.
Skip if
You want a fully freeze-dried raw diet rather than kibble, or you'd rather try a smaller bag before committing to a 20 lb size.
Form Dry
Flavor Beef
Benefits Supports Digestive Health And Skin & Coat Wellness
Best for Dry Dog Food
Breed size All
Weight 20 Pounds
Priced 150% above the category median ($35.99 across 81 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 1,010 owner ratings
Popularity4.2/5
1,010 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
This is Instinct's RawBoost line, so it's worth being clear on what it actually is: a dry, grain-free beef kibble with freeze-dried raw pieces mixed throughout, not a standalone freeze-dried meal. Made by Nature's Variety, it's built for owners who want the convenience of scoop-and-serve kibble along with a raw-protein boost in every bowl.
The recipe is free of corn, soy, wheat, and grain, with a grass-fed beef ingredient claim and a high protein nutrient claim on the label. Instinct states the formula supports digestive health and skin and coat wellness, and it's labeled for all life stages.
At a 20 lb bag size, it's priced for households that go through food steadily rather than those just testing a small sample. With roughly 1,000 units bought last month, it's clearly a steady seller in the grain-free kibble space.
Pros
Combines dry kibble convenience with freeze-dried raw pieces
Grain-free formula free of corn, soy, and wheat
Grass-fed beef ingredient claim
Labeled for all life stages
Large 20 lb bag lowers the per-pound cost versus small treat bags
Cons
Not a true 100 percent freeze-dried raw diet like some other options on this list
20 lb bag is a bigger up-front commitment than a trial-size bag
Only a beef option shown in this listing
Specifications
Form
Dry
Flavor
Beef
Benefits
Supports Digestive Health And Skin & Coat Wellness
Best for
Dry Dog Food
Breed size
All
Weight
20 Pounds
Performance notes
Labeled as a dry item with freeze-dried pieces mixed in, expect a texture closer to standard kibble with crunchy raw-coated bits rather than a fully rehydratable freeze-dried meal. The grain-free, corn, soy, and wheat-free recipe suits dogs with common grain sensitivities, and the high protein nutrient claim lines up with the raw-inclusion selling point.
What buyers say
With 1,010 ratings averaging 4.6 stars and roughly 1,000 units bought in the past month, this reads as a well-established, steadily-selling formula rather than a newcomer.
Is Instinct RawBoost the same as freeze-dried dog food?
Not quite. It's a dry kibble base with freeze-dried raw pieces mixed in, so you get the scoop-and-serve ease of kibble along with raw protein bits, rather than a fully freeze-dried meal.
Is this recipe grain-free?
Yes, it's formulated without corn, soy, wheat, or grain, based on the allergen information listed for this recipe.
What life stage is it made for?
The recipe is labeled for all life stages. As with any food change, check with your vet first if your dog has specific health needs.
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