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About Taste of the Wild

Taste of the Wild is a pet food company that uses premium ingredients and no additives. The company offers a wide variety of pet food flavors and has specific formulas for pets in different life stages or with dietary restrictions.

Pros
  • No additives
  • Variety of flavors
  • Premium ingredients
  • Quality assurance
Cons
  • Not widely available
  • More expensive

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Phoenix, AZ
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Our dog Baxter has severe food allergies. It took us a while to find a good dog food that he could actually eat! Baxter loves Taste of the Wild… Thank you Taste of the Wild for ke...

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I have a 11.5 year-old female Standard Poodle. ... I was delighted when I saw the limited, non-GMO ingredients on Prey Turkey formula and decided to try her on it 2 years ago. Muc...

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Taste of the Wild dog food

What is Taste of the Wild dog food?

Taste of the Wild dog food offers high-quality meals based on each pet’s natural diet. All formulas are made with real meat, including wild boar, smoked salmon, roasted duck and venison, to create a tastier and heartier bowl of food for puppies and dogs. In addition to natural ingredients, formulas include probiotics and are free of all artificial colors, preservatives and flavors.

For a more simpler, Taste of the Wild also offers a PREY formula that has minimal ingredients. Other pet food product lines include:

  • Taste of the Wild puppy food
  • Taste of the Wild cat food - dry
  • Taste of the Wild cat food - wet
  • Grain-free
  • Senior formula
  • Pregnant or nursing blend

How does Taste of the Wild work?

Taste of the Wild dog food is designed to give pets a better food option inspired by the protein sources animals are meant to eat, meaning ones they ate when they were wild. The goal is to provide the vitality that nature intended.

Taste of the Wild sources all ingredients from high-quality vendors that share the same purpose and mission to provide ingredients without fillers, preservatives or artificial flavors. All meats are USDA-inspected and -approved and certified antibiotic free.

Customers can choose from a wide variety of flavors, formulas and types of pet food with Taste of the Wild. Because the benefits are similar across the formulas, most people choose based on which meat product their pet prefers.

Taste of the Wild prices

Taste of the Wild is sold by online retailers and in stores, but not through the company's website. Because of this, prices may vary between stores. In general, Taste of the Wild dog food costs around $13.99 for a five-pound bag and $48.99 for a 28-pound bag. Prices don’t differ between meats or flavors, just by size of the bag. Wet dog food costs about $2.30 per 13.2-ounce can. Some vendors, including Chewy and Petco, provide discounts for customers who subscribe for repeat deliveries.

Taste of the Wild FAQ

Is Taste of the Wild grain free?

The original Taste of the Wild and Taste of the Wild PREY formulas are grain free. The Ancient Grains line includes grains.

Who owns Taste of the Wild?

Taste of the Wild is made by Diamond Pet Foods, which is owned by Schell and Kampeter Inc., a pet food manufacturer with plants across the United States.

Is Taste of the Wild AAFCO approved?

Yes, Taste of the Wild foods are AAFCO approved.

How much is Taste of the Wild dog food?

Taste of the Wild costs about $49 for the biggest available size, which is a 28-pound bag.

Is Taste of the Wild good dog food?

For customers who want a more natural food for their pets, Taste of the Wild is a great option. Its flavors and formulas are designed to mimic the ingredients and nutrients animals would receive in the wild. Prices are fairly comparable to other brands but still a bit more expensive than lower-tier dog food. With the company's strict control system and close relationship with suppliers, Taste of the Wild works hard to ensure its customers receive high-quality dog food.

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    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2025

    Taste of the Wild has been awesome for my dog, Willow. She’s a free eater and kind of picky, but she absolutely loves the Southwest Canyon Canine Recipe with Wild Boar and snacks on it all day. Her coat looks great, her energy is good, and she just seems really happy and healthy. I’ve even gotten a bunch of my friends to switch to Taste of the Wild, and their dogs are into it too, even the super picky ones. Their pups are actually finishing their bowls now, which makes all of us feel better about what we’re feeding them. I still give each bag a quick look and smell, just to be safe, but it’s been consistently good for us. For Willow and my friends’ dogs, Taste of the Wild—especially the Southwest Canyon with Wild Boar—has been a total win. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone with a picky eater or a dog that free feeds and needs something they’ll actually come back to.

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      Reviewed Nov. 5, 2025

      Wonderful dog food that our senior Great Dane loves. We give her the Ancient Grains style of food, alternating the flavor from time to time. Her system responds very well to this food. When we rescued her, she was on a different diet and had 4 or 5 poops a day. Now she rarely has more than one a day, and each one is a good firm consistency. Our previous Great Dane/Mastiff was on the regular Taste of the Wild food, and he lived to be 13. Both dogs had nice smooth hair and clear skin without any dandruff once they started eating Taste of the Wild. We highly recommend Taste of the Wild.

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      Reviewed Oct. 14, 2025

      When my Golden Retriever, Henry, turned 11 he started to have foodborne skin issues (which he NEVER had before). My Veterinarian recommended a grain free diet and suggested Taste of the Wild (TOTW) by name. I also did a ton of my own research and felt confident switching to TOTW. Henry LOVES it and a huge majority of his skin problems disappeared within 30 days of eating it. When we adopted our doodle pup from a rescue, I switched Johann to TOTW too. We are very satisfied consumers (and we definitely consume-two 80lb dogs). Thanks Taste of the Wild!

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      Reviewed May 21, 2025

      My dogs and cats love this food and won't touch anything else. It's helped them to be happy and healthy and far less vet visits. Love Taste of the Wild. Their fur is shinier, eyes are brighter and they're playful as ever before. The food has everything a dog and a cat needs to be healthy and happy. A big difference in their energy levels and overall well-being. Once the dish is filled in the morning, they enthusiastically munch it down throughout the day. If they could have a dump truck full of it dropped off at the door, they'd certainly eat all of it. Without one crumb wasted, all would be chowed down. We love Taste of the Wild meow and bark bark!

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      Reviewed Jan. 29, 2025

      I am so happy with Taste of the Wild. My Heeler has a sensitive digestive system. After several visits to the vet and rounds of medication, I decided to change his diet. I starting making him chicken with fresh carrots and green beans. However dogs really need kibble to help with teeth cleaning and a healthy diet. I researched, found, and started feeding him Taste of the Wild. I made this change approximately 18 months ago. He loves his food. So glad I made the choice. He is healthy and happy. Totally stopped our trips to the vet.

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      Reviewed Nov. 30, 2025

      My cat loves Taste of the Wild! His favorite is the Prey Turkey cat food. I love the limited ingredients and it is a pleasure to be part of the family! Thank you for including my cat in the pet park. He really loves the branded bandanna that you sent him. 🐾

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      Reviewed Nov. 5, 2025

      We order Taste of the Wild Through Pets Supplies Plus. Our Rubie loves all flavor. Her fave is Taste of the Wild® Pacific Stream Canine® Recipe with Smoked Salmon. We got a new dog Hazela and she has also enjoyed Taste of the Wild of many flavor but has also very much enjoyed Taste of the Wild® Pacific Stream Canine® Recipe with Smoked Salmon as her new favorite.

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      Reviewed Nov. 5, 2025

      I've been feeding my dogs this brand for over 14 years and my huskies absolutely love it. The quality is truly top-notch, and my two pups can't get enough. We appreciate the wide range of delicious flavors available. It's so nice to have options that keep them excited about mealtime. Definitely a winner in our house!

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      Reviewed Oct. 11, 2025

      I have used TASTE OF THE WILD LAMB for years. This last bag was a different color and since I began feeding this bag, my dogs have been sick!!!! Very loose stools. Not eating. Feeling sick. Tender abdominal. Vet exam "severe pancreatitis". What the heck is going on? Will take the second sick one to vet today! I'm really worried.

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      Reviewed Sept. 16, 2025

      I was completely unaware past issues with this product and I've gone out of my way to do research so imagine my complete other shock to discover as far back as 2017 that this company has had issues with its food. From testing positive for heavy metal such as arsenic, lead etc. This isn't cheep pet food. However, the complete lack of a response is eye-opening. Time to change food again. At this point, the Farmers Dog is the only one that doesn't have issues.

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      Taste of the Wild Company Information

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      Company Name:
      Taste of the Wild
      Year Founded:
      2009
      Website:
      www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com