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Taste of the Wild Dog Food Review

In this review The Dog Food Advisor takes an in-depth look at Taste of the Wild Dog Food and its 4 most popular sub-brands.

Well also reveal

Is Taste of the Wild made in the United States?Has Taste of the Wild been recalled?Which flavors and recipes get our top ratings?

But first

Which Sub-Brand Is Right for You?

Here are Taste of the Wilds 4 most popular sub-brands. Some are wet. Most are dry. Some are made with grain. Others are grain-free.

Taste of the Wild Grain-Free is for those who prefer adryfood that containsno cereal grains.

• TOTWs most popular sub-brand
• No corn, wheat, barley or rice
• 32% protein, brand average
• 9 recipes(ratings vary)

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Taste of the Wild with Ancient Grains is ideal for those seeking adry kibblecontainingclassic cereal grains.

• Traditional grain-inclusive design
• 33% protein, 41% carbs
• 4 recipes(ratings vary)

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Taste of the Wild Prey is alimited ingredientdiet ideal for dogs withfood sensitivitiesandallergies.

• Grain-free formula
• No corn, rice, wheat or barley
• Beef, turkey or trout protein
• 5 recipes

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Taste of the Wilds onlywetdog food. Itsgrain-freeand makes a goodtopperfor dry kibble.

• 45% protein, brand average
• 26% estimated carbs
• No BHA, BHT or other high risk preservatives
• 5 recipes(ratings vary)

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Individual Recipe Ratings

The Taste of the Wild Grain-Free product line includes the 9 dry dog foods listed below.

Each recipe includes its AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.

Recipe and Label Analysis

Taste of the Wild High Prairie Formula was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

Ingredients Analysis

The first ingredient in this dog food is buffalo. Although it is a quality item, raw buffalo contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.

After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.

The second ingredient is lamb meal. Lamb meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh lamb.

The third ingredient is chicken meal, another protein-rich meat concentrate.

The fourth ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.

The fifth ingredient includes peas. Peas are a quality source of carbohydrates. And like all legumes, theyre rich in natural fiber.

However, peas contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.

The sixth ingredient is potato. Potatoes can be considered a gluten-free source of digestible carbohydrates. Yet with the exception of perhaps their caloric content, potatoes are of only modest nutritional value to a dog.

The seventh ingredient is chicken fat. This item is obtained from rendering chicken, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.

Chicken fat is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life. Although it doesnt sound very appetizing, chicken fat is actually a quality ingredient.

The eighth ingredient is egg product, an unspecified (wet or dry?) form of shell-free eggs. Quality can vary significantly. Lower grade egg product can even come from commercial hatcheries from eggs that have failed to hatch.

In any case, eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.

The ninth ingredient is bison. Although it is a quality item, raw bison contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.

After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.

Other Notable Ingredients

From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.

But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this TOTW product.

With six notable exceptions

First, tomato pomace is a controversial ingredient, a by-product remaining after processing tomatoes into juice, soup and ketchup.

Many praise tomato pomace for its high fiber and nutrient content, while others scorn it as an inexpensive pet food filler.

Just the same, theres probably not enough tomato pomace here to make much of a difference.

Next, we find potato protein, the dry residue remaining after removing the starchy part of a potato.

Even though it contains over 80% protein, this ingredient would be expected to have a lower biological value than meat.

In addition, this recipe also includes pea protein, what remains of a pea after removing the starchy part of the vegetable.

This also contains over 80% protein, and both potato and pea proteins can notably boost the total protein reported on the label a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.

We also note the use of taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.

Since taurine deficiency appears to be more common in pets consuming grain-free diets, we view its presence in this recipe as a positive addition.

Next, this recipe lists sodium selenite, a controversial form of the mineral selenium. Sodium selenite appears to be nutritionally inferior to the more natural source of selenium found in selenium yeast.

And lastly, this food contains chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.

Nutrient Summary

Based on its ingredients alone, Taste of the Wild looks like an above-average dry dog food.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 36%, a fat level of 20% and estimated carbohydrates of about 36%.

As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 32% and a mean fat level of 18%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 42% for the overall product line.

And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 57%.

Above-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.

Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the pea products and potato protein, this looks like the profile of a kibble containing a notable amount of meat.

Our Rating of Taste of the Wild Dog Food

The Dog Food Advisor finds Taste of the Wild to be an above-average grain-free dry dog food. The recipe includes a notable amount of named meat meals as its primary source of animal protein thus earning the brand 4.5 stars. The Limited Ingredient Diet gets 4 stars. And the wet recipes receive 5.

Who Makes Taste of the Wild Dog Food?

Taste of the Wild is made by Diamond Pet Foods, inMeta, Missouri. All dry foods are manufactured at Diamonds company-owned plants in South Carolina, Arkansas, California and Missouri. Wet recipes are produced by a private-label cannery within the U.S.

What Do Others Say About Taste of the Wild Dog Food?

Chewy customers rate Taste of the Wild 4.7 out of 5 stars and 95% say they would recommend it to others.

Heres an actual user review

Sample buyer review My Basenji has been a picky eater since day one. I had her on ProPlan and she was under eating due to not liking it. I ordered the large bag so I couldnt switch earlier. Finally, I was recently able to switch her over to this food and now she enjoys eating and eats her recommended amount! She never had any stomach upset in the beginning either. So happy with this food!

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TASTE OF THE WILD Pet Food for a healthy cat or dog

WE PUT THE SAFETY OF OUR FOOD AT THE FOREFRONT.

We follow strict and scientifically progressive food safety regulations. We are always monitoring and trialling our raw materials, production environment, procedures, and of course, our products.

We are always striving to improve the quality of our products and performance by utilising the latest advancements in science and technology. We have our own food safety system which ensures that the food is hygienic and healthy for your pet.

On top of all of this, our food comes at a great price you shouldnt have to pay a fortune for the health of your pet.