The Science of Raw

We're leading the
way in science-proven
raw nutrition
We’ve partnered with a university-led research program to quantify the impact of raw pet food on dogs’ health
Learn more about the STUDY DESIGN
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University-Led
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Cruelty-Free
Observational Study -
Survey
Based -
Dogs Of All
Ages & Breeds -
16,000
Dogs
OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
At Instinct, our raw recipes are meticulously formulated by our in-house team of food scientists and quality control experts.
OUR PARTNERSHIP
Instinct® has partnered with the University of Helsinki & Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman to better understand raw nutrition and the impact it can have on our pets' lives.
Instinct is the only raw pet food company in the US to sponsor researcher Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman at the University of Helsinki and her ground-breaking work on raw with the DogRisk independent research group.
Learn more about OUR PARTNERSHIP


CONTINUED RESEARCH
The research doesn’t stop here. Dr. Hielm-Björkman and her team continue to pursue more research into the health benefits of feeding raw food to pets. They are currently pursuing how raw food can positively impact the following common health issues with dogs.
- Hip Dysplasia/mobility issues
- GI issues/chronic stomach upset
- Chronic ear infections
- Cancer, tumors & lumps