High meat content
High protein and fat
Low carbs.
Affordable.
Taste of the Wild has to be one of my best recommendations for a dry dog food.
“Why?” I hear you ask.. and the reason is the brand has proven reliable and of high quality. Such high standards are seemingly hard to achieve when you consider the range of pet food available in Australia as a whole, and the problems we’ve faced over the years.
I’ve happily recommended Taste of the Wild to many over the years, and feedback has consistently been good.
Yes, there are kibbles like Orijen with a more impressive meat content, but with a price tag to match – price matters, as dogs aren’t cheap to feed these days. Taste of the Wild still boosts excellent protein and fat levels, and unlike most kibbles, isn’t stuffed with high-carb “fillers”.
When it comes to dry dog food, Taste of the Wild is therefore an excellent option for most of us. And if we want to bulk up the meat content, then that’s easy – feed some raw or BARF as well, such as one of the recommendations on the best rated page.
In this review we’ll take a look at the Taste of the Wild High Prairie formula, but they’re all much of a muchness, so feel free to rotate between the meat proteins.
Taste of the Wild review
What the marketing says
Taste of the Wild is made by Diamond Pet Foods in the USA, a company with a strong focus on food safety. Their pet foods aim to mimic a natural diet rich in meat proteins, yet for an affordable price. That makes Taste of the Wild dog food a good option for those looking for a decent product, but can’t afford some of the more expensive dog foods highly rated on this website.
The Taste of the Wild website states “dogs and cats still share the DNA of the ancient canine or wild cat”, and accordingly the products are made using high quality meats as well as fresh vegetables and probiotics. It’s also nice to see they use chelated minerals, which are more readily absorbed and a sign of a quality pet food.
Let’s dig in to the ingredients of Taste of the Wild High Prairie dog food to see what it really tells us about the food…
What the labelling really says
Taste of the Wild dog food has an emphasis on a primitive canine diet, and the high protein (32%) and fat (18%) content is testament to that. Based on the guaranteed analysis we can guesstimate around 30% carbs which is great to see for a dry dog food. Taste of the Wild really stands out compared to many other dog foods, especially against those you find in the supermarkets which are much less protein, much less fat, and much higher carbs (sugars).
We find three meat ingredients at the top of the list, a combo of bison, lamb meal, and chicken meal. This packs a punch, but we’re also told bison is 12% of the product. It’s possible the first six ingredients are also 12%, making the food 24% potato (sweet & regular), and 12% peas.
In addition to the top three meats we also find beef, venison, eggs, and fish meal, so this should really push the animal constituents in the food to above 50%. That’s really good.
The main carb source in the food is sweet potatoes, an excellent low GI option and a better alternative to many grains or even potatoes.
As a whole the ingredients feel balanced and there aren’t any nasties. It’s preserved naturally rather than with chemicals. All in all it really stacks up as a good formula with high protein, high fat, low carbs. Recommended.
If our Taste of the Wild dog food review has helped, or you have experience feeding this brand, then please let us know in the comments below.
Where to buy?
Buy directly from the VeryPet website.
Product range
The Taste of the Wild dog food review covers the following products:
Taste of the Wild also offer a limited ingredient PREY range of dog foods.
Commitment to safety
This video highlights the commitment to safety undertaken by Taste of the Wild manufacturer Diamond, and is certainly worth watching:
Ingredients
The ingredients of Taste of the Wild dry dog food:
Bison (12%), lamb meat meal, chicken Meal, sweet potatoes, peas, potatoes, chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), egg products, beef, roasted venison (4%), tomato pomace, potato protein, pea protein, ocean fish meal, minerals, dried chicory roots, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract.
Guaranteed Analysis
The guaranteed analysis of Taste of the Wild dry dog food:
| Protein | 32% |
| Fat | 18% |
| Crude Fibre | (max) 3% |
| Carbohydrates * | Estimated 30.8% |
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