4.5(513)Amazon rating$48.441,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Instinct's FreshDried Bites Grass-Fed Beef is a 25 oz freeze-dried meal built for large breed dogs, and with 513 reviews averaging 4.5 stars and roughly 1,000 bought last month, it's clearly one of the more popular raw options in this lineup.
Priced 35% above the category median ($35.99 across 81 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 513 owner ratings
Popularity3.4/5
513 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 25 oz bag from Instinct's FreshDried Bites line is built around grass-fed beef as the primary ingredient, formulated as a freeze-dried raw meal rather than a topper or treat. It's labeled specifically for large breed dogs.", "Instinct keeps the recipe gluten-free and wheat-free, with Product Benefits citing nutrient density along with support for digestion and vitality. Nature's Variety, the parent company behind the Instinct brand, positions this as a complete meal option.", "At $48.44 for 25 oz, it's a premium-priced raw food, but the demand backs it up: 513 reviews averaging 4.5 stars and about 1,000 bought in the past month make it one of the stronger performers in this freeze-dried category."]
Pros
Grass-fed beef as the main ingredient
Gluten-free and wheat-free formulation
Strong recent demand with about 1,000 bought last month
Solid 4.5 star average across 513 reviews
Cons
Labeled for large breeds specifically, less suited to small dogs
Premium price point for a 25 oz bag
Beef-only recipe won't work for dogs needing to avoid beef
Specifications
Form
Raw
Flavor
Beef
Benefits
Nutrient-Dense, Promotes Digestion & Vitality
Best for
Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Breed size
Large
Weight
25 Ounces
Performance notes
As a freeze-dried raw meal rather than a kibble, this product depends on rehydration before serving in most feeding routines, and its large-breed labeling suggests Instinct calibrated the formula's nutrient density and portioning with bigger dogs in mind.
What buyers say
About 1,000 units bought in the past month alongside a 4.5 star average from 513 reviews signals this is one of the more actively purchased freeze-dried meals in the lineup, not just a niche pick.
No, Instinct labels this recipe specifically for large breed dogs.
Do I need to add water before feeding?
As a freeze-dried raw meal, it's typically rehydrated with water before serving, though you can check the package for exact instructions.
Can this replace my dog's current food entirely?
Instinct formulates it as a complete meal, so it can be fed as a full replacement, but any diet change is worth introducing gradually and discussing with your vet if your dog has health concerns.
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