Taste of the Wild Dog Food

Taste of the Wild® dog food, manufactured by Diamond, is a pet food brand popular with owners and breeders alike. Formulated specifically to be higher in protein and without carbohydrates, it mimics a diet that an animal would normally have if they were in the wild. It works with the theory that although pets are domesticated, their ancestry still best governs the type of food they need to thrive.

Currently the brand carries three dog food lines. They are:

• Prairie Canine Formula with Roasted Bison and Roasted Venison

• Wetlands Canine Formula with Roasted Wild Fowl

• Wetlands Pacific Stream Canine Formula with Smoked Salmon

Per the company’s site, Taste of the Wild.com, all three formulas use real roasted meats, are totally grain-free and use natural antioxidants.

The Wetlands Canine formula with roasted fowl contains roasted quail, duck and turkey. The Pacific Stream formula uses real smoked salmon, and the Prairie formula uses roasted bison (lean meat) and roasted deer (venison). The protein content of the three formulas range from 25 percent to 32 percent, and the fat content ranges from 15 percent to 18 percent. All three lines use roasted sweet potatoes and peas as filler and for vitamins, blueberries and raspberries for antioxidants, and are high in Omega-3.

In 2007, the Diamond Company was one of many dog food manufacturers that recalled their dog food. At that time, grains, specifically corn, contained aflatoxin associated with mold spores. This contamination resulted in the death of dogs across the country.

While there seems to remain some lingering doubt in the minds of pet owners who fear cross contamination from other dog food still being manufactured at the plant, Diamond has instituted a 151-point check system, so it seems they have corrected the problems.

According to dog owners on many sites including Rate It All, there is plenty of praise about the formula lines improving their dog’s health and well-being.

One of the common complaints from dog owners and breeders across a broad range of dog breeds is skin allergies. From dry, itchy coats to yeast infections of the pads and ears, skin allergies plague many dogs. This dog food wins rave reviews and testimonials in seeming to help this problem. Owners testify that once dry, even balding coats have been restored and are now full and lustrous.

Another problem is dog indigestion and diarrhea. Grain and corn seem to exacerbate this problem. Again, this dog food appears to have helped a great many dogs and had a positive outcome on ending digestive problems, loose stools and even vomiting. As with any change in diet, veterinarians suggest that you mix the new food in proportionately with the old food over the course of several days. This gives the dog’s system a better chance to regulate itself.

It seems that a certain percentage of dog owners see their dogs lose weight while eating Taste of the Wild® dog food formulas. This is natural as the food is lower in carbohydrates and lower in calories. Many dogs suffer from a tendency towards obesity as much as humans do. As long as your dog does well on the food, maintains or increases its energy and a vet regularly sees your dog, losing a little weight in terms of fat can actually be good for your pet.

Most dog owners are careful regarding the health of their animal. In light of the many good reports of this food, a good experiment would be to buy the smallest bag available and begin to mix in or substitute it for your animal’s daily ration of food. It is regarded as a premium dog food on the market, and it is competitively priced. It is also available everywhere from pet food to feed and tractor stores across the nation, making it an attractive and accessible option.

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