Taste of the Wild
High Prairie Canine Recipe
Overall score 88/100 · Excellent
Summary
Popular US grain-free recipe. Good protein content, novel meat mix (lamb, sometimes bison). Proprietary K9 Strain probiotics.
Sub-scores
Composition analysed
Poultry meal, lamb, sweet potato, peas, potato, chicken fat, salmon oil, probiotics, taurine
- C Poultry meal 18% protein
- A Lamb protein
- A Sweet potato cereal
- B Peas cereal
- B Potato cereal
- A Chicken fat fat
- A Salmon oil fat
- A Probiotics beneficial additive
- A Taurine beneficial additive
Nutritional analysis
- Crude protein
- 32%
- Crude fat
- 18%
- Ash
- 8%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 10%
Strengths
- Good protein quality
- No undesirable additives detected
- Transparent labelling (detailed percentages)
- Balanced nutritional profile
Weaknesses
Similar alternatives
Taste of the Wild is the value champion of the grain-free premium segment. At 88/100 (A grade) and roughly 6.40 EUR per kg, it delivers A-grade nutrition at a B-grade price. The first ingredient is poultry meal (concentrated, not fresh), followed by lamb, sweet potato, peas, and chicken fat. Proprietary K9 Strain probiotics are a genuine differentiator. The brand is owned by Diamond Pet Foods (US), manufactured in their own plants. The main criticism: poultry meal as the first ingredient is less transparent than named fresh chicken, and the heavy reliance on peas and potato as carb sources puts it in the FDA DCM discussion zone. For budget-conscious owners who want grain-free quality without the Orijen price tag, TOTW is the best option we have tested.
Compared to the competition
Acana scores 2 points higher (90 vs 88) and costs 20% more. Acana uses fresh chicken first; TOTW uses meal. Both are A-grade. TOTW is the better value.
Frequently asked questions
Is Taste of the Wild safe with the FDA DCM investigation?
The FDA investigation has not established causation between grain-free diets and DCM. TOTW has never been specifically named in a recall or warning. The risk is theoretical and applies to all high-legume grain-free brands equally. If you are concerned, rotate with a grain-inclusive brand periodically.
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