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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.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2019

    It is grain free. Provides a balance diet. Dog likes it. Dog has not had allergy problem since changing her diet to Taste of the Wild. Chewy.com ships to my door on schedule so I don't run out or have to shop at a reasonable price.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2019

    This is an excellent grain free product. However, their supply seems to always be an issue. It's reasonably priced at Petco (14.99 for a 5lb bag) but many vendors such as Happy Feet on 1st avenue in New York overprice the product (25.00 for a 5 lb bag) so they need to do some pricing control with their distributors. I've never seen a recall of the product and my dog has been using their product for 8 years. My dog is a 12 1/2 year old Rottweiler.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    I was searching around to see if others were having issues with Taste of the Wild High Prairie for dogs. We opened a new bag in late March and within a day my dog had terrible diarrhea. After a few days I changed him to rice and chicken and pumpkin and started doing better. I went back to the food and it started over again. I changed to a different brand and the diarrhea stopped. I am worried about kidney damage though as he’s been drinking a ton of water for the past couple weeks.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    My dog loves it - I buy the Venison and Bison and he eats it up!! No grain and not as expensive as wild blue. I can only get it at one store, Rural King, but there are two within 25 miles, so not too bad...but it would be nice to find it closer!

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    Reviewed April 2, 2019

    My go-to product was Orijen. I had done my homework and research about it for a month before giving it to my dog, however, I stop feeding my dog this brand because of the price range. They recently had a lawsuit claiming high levels of lead in the brand, so I went ahead and contacted the brand. Long story short, they were able to send me all the research labs test and information about the brand lead levels.

    Recently I am feeding my dog TOTW salmon, the first bag was ok. I had done some research, and whenever I look up Orijen, TOTW would pop up. So I went ahead and read nice things about the brand. Now I face a problem. My girlfriend small cocker spaniel and my 1-year-old Australian Shepperd are having cases of diarrhea. At first I did not blame the food. I still don't but researching online I started seeing complaints about heavy metals and dogs getting sick, however this does not make me come to any conclusions, so I decided to call the brand and ask if there is any problem with the food.

    The service was good but they asked me to trust their word, and they were unable to send me any information about the nutritional facts of the food, nor the studies to prove publicly that their food is within the safe levels of heavy metals, and that is why I am stopping using this brand, today. I do my due diligence to be able to come up with a conclusion, unfortunately the brand was not able to provide any information to defend the claims of the lawsuit and the online reviews.

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    Response from Taste of the Wild

    Yes several pet food companies are experiencing the same baseless suit. Apologize for not providing the documentation.Please call us back and ask to speak to Product Specialist, Holly. She will be able to provide you with what you need for your due diligence. We also want to make sure we follow up on our satisfaction guarantee

    Reviewed March 27, 2019

    I have a 14 year old Yorkipoo, and an 8 year old Schnoodle. They have always eaten TOTW dry Salmon with no issues. They only eat this food and no table food! I think many people feed their dogs other people food, and they get sick and have other health issues for this reason. My dogs eat less, maintain their weight, have good skin, and a healthy coat with this dog food. Now I do only feed them the dry Salmon, which may make a difference for issues others are having.

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    That's great! Your two dogs' breeds are prone to skin issues so are happy they are doing well. Thanks for letting us know

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    Reviewed March 27, 2019

    I had six dogs (3 large and 3 small) until my big German Shepherd had to be put down due to a neurological issue in his back. He was 13 years old. He and my Golden Retriever weighed over 100 pounds (not fat) and have enjoyed this food for at least 8 years. Now my Scotties are on it, too. Nobody has skin issues. They look forward to breakfast and dinner every day. The salmon flavor is their favorite. I did notice the addition of probiotics to the writing on the bags within the past year. I was concerned that probiotics are not always a good additive but it did not seem to have any effect on my dogs.

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    Thanks for the pictures! So glad all is well. As far as probiotics you raise a good question. Ours are trademarked and are derived from a dog, named Frey and a cat, named Tiger. What's so special is that other pet food companies use probiotics derived from cattle. Dogs and cats GI systems are a lot different than cattle. Furthermore we add the probiotics after the cooking process so as to not kill them. We guarantee that there will be a minimum of 80 million colony forming units thru out the life of the food

    Reviewed March 22, 2019

    My dog has been on the TOTW Prairie bag diet for the 5th bag. Everything was going fine until we bought another bag, and she would puke every time after she would eat within a 5-10 minutes of eating. I went to the Vet and did a lot of different tests and scans, all coming back fine. He suggested I change her food, which I did to a cooked chicken / rice diet. All of her symptoms were gone, I tried giving her the TOTW bag food again, once again puke within 15 minutes. I threw away the bag right away, and bought a generic Member's Mark chicken / brown rice bag. Within 1 day, all of her symptoms were gone. No more puking, no more issues. VERY VERY disappointed with Taste of the Wild as I had only read good things about this company. Quality assurance is clearly not being done right as all of the bags are not the same. The TOWT food was bought from Petco.

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    Sorry to hear about the regurgitation issue, I assume the food was coming back up undigested? With it coming back up so quickly I wonder if there may be a motility problem in the esophagus. Often bland food, like the chicken and rice you prepared, is tolerated because swallowing it can be accomplished easily since a lot of dogs don't even chew it compared to hard kibble

    Reviewed March 21, 2019

    I bought new bag of TOTW Sierra Mountain for my rough collies yesterday. So far, they've done fine on the food, but the new bag definitely smells off, sort of like chemicals. The last bag had more of a meaty smell. It'll be a 4 1/2 hour round trip to take it back, but the dogs are family and I'm concerned. Has anyone else notice this?

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    Sorry to hear about the smell of the food. We are happy to refund you, don't make the drive. Most importantly we want you and the dogs to be happy. Please call us and ask for Product Specialist Holly

    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    We have been giving our 2 cats TOTW for about 4 years. Both cats have started vomiting. I had just opened a new bag of this food. I'm returning this bag and will be buying a different brand. Fortunately, both cats have vet appointments in 3 days. I'm researching alternative dry foods.

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    Hope the cats are fine. We are sorry that we didn't hear back from you. Please feel free to call us so we can follow through on our satisfaction guarantee

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    After a positive interaction with Taste of the Wild, Becca increased their star rating on April 11, 2019.

    Updated review: April 11, 2019

    Taste of the Wild worked with me and tested the dog food batch at their facility. They found no issues. I am still working with my vet to correct the stool issues.

    Original Review: March 14, 2019

    I have been using Taste of the Wild High Prairie for four years. My dogs are ages 1.5 and 5.5 years. My younger dog started having black and runny stool 10 days ago. My other dog stopped eating his food 2 days ago. Yesterday I noticed he was straining trying to empty his bowels. No luck. The younger started laying 5 feet from her bowl but wouldn't eat. When I started putting the picture together I went into the kitchen and fried a pound of ground beef and mixed it with rice. They inhaled it. For the time being I am making the same recipe with chicken and putting sweet potatoes in both. When I returned home this afternoon my older dog laid by his food bowl and had his paws on either side and looked at me. I knew what he was telling me.

    One important piece of information is this was the first 28# bag I have purchased since they eliminated the 30# bag and lowered their price just a tad. I gave a 3 star neutral rating because while I believe it is the dog food you can't be certain. I am returning the bag. But saving a cup for testing. I wish you all the best in taking care of your pets. They are my world and can't imagine losing them prematurely.

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    Becca,thanks so much for helping us investigate the batch! We are glad both your furbabies are now well

    Reviewed March 13, 2019

    My dogs have been eating TOTW for years with no adverse conditions. I received a new bag and suddenly one dog was vomiting and had diarrhea. I stopped feeding any of the dry food and switched to cooking chicken, rice, veggies, per vet recommendation. Did this for several weeks, dog recovered, switched back to TOTW. Within days my other dog got so sick we had to go to ER vet. She had inflamed intestinal walls and pancreatitis. She's at home recovering now and I will be making her food from now on.

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    We are sorry we didn't hear back from you. I imagine yur veterinarian explained that the overwhelming majority of pancreatitis cases are idiopathic, meaning the cause is unknown. One known cause is getting into the trash and consuming a high fat meal-turkey skin, ham etc. Our food contains the same amount of fat as other kibble available on the market

    Reviewed March 11, 2019

    I am absolutely sick to my stomach over the recent lawsuit about TOTW having more lead content in it than the homes in Flint MI. **. Last year, my previously healthy 2 year, 2 mo old St Bernard succumbed after 3 weeks at the vet getting tested & treated, and my vet bill was over $17K. I am drowning in bills and even worse lost my beloved dog. I will be joining this class action lawsuit.

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    So sorry for your loss. Was the diagnosis actually lead poisoning? If so,please know that lead is a heavy metal that is present in metallic, inorganic, and organic forms. Metallic lead is present in firearm ammunition, plumbing hardware, soldering flux, fishing and curtain weights, automotive batteries and wheel weights, radiography shielding, decorative moldings, stained glass, etc. Inorganic lead salts are present in a wide range of products, such as paint pigments, ceramic glazes, plastic stabilizers, industrial effluents, linoleum components, and caulking compounds. In the litigious society, in which we live, anyone can file a lawsuit against anyone, and that's what happened to us. The plaintiff has provided nothing to substantiate their claim, while we have lab results that show there is non-detectable levels of lead and other heavy metals. We are waiting for the judicial system to work, unfortunately that takes time. We are not the only pet food company targeted. Champion Foods recently had their suit, filed in 2018 dismissed. https://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/7875-heavy-metal-lawsuit-against-champion-petfoods-dismissed. We work with a nationally recognized,independent testing facility that holds the ISO 17025 certification as well as biological and chemical A2LA certifications. The facility conducted tests on our food to check the levels of arsenic, mercury, cadmium and lead. The tests showed “not-detectable” levels for the metals tested.

    Reviewed March 10, 2019

    I have a 8 month old German Pit. I got her when she was 4 months old and she had worms and a very sensitive stomach. I had her on Rachel Ray zero grain and it didn't upset her stomach but she wasn't growing any and wouldn't really eat as much as she should. I switched her to the Bison recipe and she's now eating like she's supposed too and has gained 5-10 lbs since I switched over and is plump and happy now. The only complaint I have is that she will get terrible gas from time to time. Any advice to fix this would greatly appreciated.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2019

    I have had both my 5- year old English Cream Golden and my 4-year old Sheep Dog on Taste of the Wild Dog Food their ENTIRE lives. Yesterday my golden had to undergo a $1300 bladder stone removal surgery after $600 in testing, and my 4-year old Sheep Dog just today was diagnosed with Full Kidney Failure and she may be put down tomorrow. My vet is blaming poor dog food (TOTW) for both problems. The worst part is that I thought I was feeding my dogs a quality food when I chose TOTW. Run consumers run!

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    Jennifer, thank you for helping us decipher what happened. What a horrible "perfect storm" for both your dogs' and your health.

    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2019

    I have been feeding my two 7 yr old very sensitive white Boxers this kibble for the past 5 yrs with excellent results in overall health, no allergy issues such as skin, nails, coat, stomach. I do have to say that it is only the Pacific Stream formula that has accomplished these results. I discovered after many trials of isolating various food ingredients that our Boxers are allergic to poultry. Prior to switching to TOTW Pacific Stream brand, I was feeding them both Orijen or Acana brand in the initial 2 yrs of life and did find that my dogs did develop skin allergies with the poultry even in this superior quality kibble.

    Once I switched them back to Orijen or Acana Fish ingredient the allergies stopped. However for financial reasons I needed to researched other "brands" comparable the the above mentioned without sacrificing my pets health and found the ingredients in TOTW to be the most comparable and reasonable to that of Orijen or Acana. I wished it possible to upload a photo of how strong and healthy they are since a picture is worth a thousand words! Proud White Boxer Mom from Florida.

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    Beautiful dogs! Thanks for posting their picture (and of you too). Pacific Stream has helped so many dogs. Our recipe contains more omegas than most other salmon based dog food out there and it does seem to make a difference

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2019

    I recently purchased several cans of the canned food and one can was sealed tight. However when I opened the container I found it to be only half full. Lot no is

    59xym2-1242 exp. Date Jul 2021. I purchased the cans from Orscheln in Eldon MO.

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    Sorry to hear that. Thank you for providing the identifying batch. We will investigate.

    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2019

    I have had both my labs on TOTW for years now. In the most recent 6 months, the gas being produced by my labs is intolerable. I just took one of my labs to a vet visit last Saturday and she said it could be a change in the recipe of the brand. I am not a happy camper with the changes and my dogs are not eating as well as they were before. They don't get table scraps additional food outside of their kibble. Reading other reviews, CLEARLY there has been some kind of change. I will be switching them to another brand before my dogs end up in ER for gastrointestinal issues or worse.

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    Sorry to hear about the gas issue. We have not changed the recipes. For dogs with flatulence, a recipe with fewer protein sources is best. This would be Pacific Stream. A recipe like High Prairie isn't recommended for gassy dogs since it has seven different protein sources, which then must be broken down by the gut.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2019

    My cats loved eating this food so I bought it until I started seeing illness in some adults and kittens. One 10 month old kitten suffered from what seemed like Inflammatory Bowel Disease symptoms which we (my vets and myself) could not cure, and she died (a piece of my heart went with her from this terrible death). An adult mother cat stopped suddenly nursing her 4 month old kittens crying and crying for unknown reasons. She looked swollen but no vets nor myself could figure out why. Nothing worked to solve this swelling problem (not antibiotics, not deworming). After the 10 month old kitten died and this swollen mother cat seemed ill, I changed this dry food. I replaced it with one that I had used before without problems of this sort. The swelling in the mother cat went away and she is doing great now. I cannot in all honesty recommend this food.

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    Linda, thanks for sharing that all your vets were perplexed. Your thought of inflammatory bowel disease progressing into autoimmune destruction of the digestive lining, like Crohn's disease, in the 10 month old, may very well been what happened. So glad momma cat has returned to her show condition after the food hypersensitivity was resolved

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019

    My dogs have been eating this food since June 4, 2019. My female dog is 5 and was recently diagnosed with ADVANCED DCM and a heart murmur. I had no idea the FDA was investigating Limited Ingredient and Grain Free foods until this happened. The cardiologist told me she has so many cases of this. Look up FDA/Grain free, Tufts University and grain free, CVCA website - grain free - I now belong to a group on FB for DCM and there are MANY people who have fed this dog food to their dogs and are suffering the same fate for their family. I will be testing my other dog as well. They often do not show symptoms. If your dog has been eating this or other grain free food get them tested. Some cases can be turned around with nutrition and meds. The company is taking NO responsibility.

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    We are so sorry to hear of the DCM diagnosis. Please know, that while the FDA is studying any potential connection between grain-free diets and DCM, no direct links have been made. We are continuing to monitor updated research results from the FDA and researchers and are working with the FDA because our top priority is to provide all pets with quality, safe food that meets all federal and state regulatory guidelines.DCM is much more common in large dogs (greater than 50 pounds) than small dogs.
    • According to Dr. John Rush, a veterinary cardiologist, certain breeds such as Great Danes, German shepherds, Irish wolfhounds, Newfoundlands and St. Bernards are at risk, while boxers and Doberman Pinschers are predisposed to the disease. In addition to the above breeds, Cocker spaniels and Portuguese water dogs may also develop forms of the disease.
    • In recent research published by Dr. Joshua Stern, DCM in golden retrievers was often associated with taurine deficiency.

    • According to Tufts University’s Petfoodology blog, 10 to 15% of dogs will develop some form of heart disease in their lives. Dr. Rush has indicated DCM as the second most common cause of congestive heart failure in dogs

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019

    This dog food keeps my dogs healthy, alert, with very little body fat, coats are shiny, and they are happy. My English bulldog is not a couch potato because of Taste Of The Wild. I would not feed anything else as far as kibble goes for my dogs, My Pet store always keep s a good variety.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2019

    I've been feeding my dog this food for a 3-4 years. He has tolerated it and I've had no interest in changing his food. Recently, the recipe was changed. Unfortunately, I found this out after my dog became ill with pancreatitis. My dog's vet said that this often happens when an older dog's food is changed. My poor baby is very sick and may not survive. I don't recommend this brand.

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    So sorry to hear about your dog developing pancreatitis. I wanted to let you know that the recipes have NOT changed. In almost all cases of pancreatitis the etiology (cause) is never determined. However, the classic ingestion of a high-fat meal ( think Thanksgiving turkey with skin and fat and the dog gets in the trashcan) is a well-accepted etiology. Some medications can also cause pancreatitis. TOTW has the same fat content as other commercial dog food recipes. We are happy to speak to your vet, if you would like, so we can clear up any miscommunication/misunderstanding on his/her side. Truly hope your dog pulls through!

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2019

    I work at a pet boarding facility and we happen to sell this on our shelves. I did a little (not enough) research and thought my dog would love this. He is a 3.5 year old, 80 pound Golden Retriever/German Shepherd mix. Has never been sick aside from kennel cough from the shelter when we adopted him at the age of 1 year old. First, I grabbed a sample bag, which he loved, even our four month old yorkiepoo was raving about the smell. My dog enjoyed it and so I went and purchased the 15 lb bag.

    Just over a week later, my dog is not himself. He wouldn’t eat or drink any water. I came home from work one day and he vomited 6 times, pooped inside (he does not EVER have accidents) and wouldn’t even drink water. He threw up a few times prior, but I didn’t think too much of it. Assumed he was adjusting. We went to the vet right after and he was given 4 different medications for GI. The x-rays showed A LOT of gas in his belly. He still barely even interested in rice and chicken. Hasn’t pooped for two days now.

    I am usually very particular about what my dogs consume. If I fed this brand to our puppy, I don’t believe he would have been lucky, considering he’s 4 months and about 3 pounds. And I do not even want a response from TOTW! They just write people off and it’s disgusting. Show some genuine concern when your food has been killing dogs. If this food works for your pup, still be precautionary because so have some other dogs who are now in doggy heaven!

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    Sorry to hear that. What exactly was your vet’s diagnosis and what medications were prescribed? As far as the source of the gas, most gas is ingested. It may be due to ingestion of air because of an aggressive eating behavior. Dogs can 'wolf' their food and then colic because of the excess ingested gas. Ingested gas is room air (79% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, CO2 and other minor gasses). Nitrogen is poorly soluble, so it sticks around.

    Gas may accumulate because of obstruction (foreign body, etc) or because of poor tone. Poor tone may be caused by peritoneal inflammation (such as pancreatitis). I imagine your employer must have good luck with TOTW or they wouldn't sell it. I don't want to trivialize what you and your dog have been through, but we do sell over 40,000 bags a week, so I imagine any issues with the food would result in hundreds, if not thousands, of new reports of sick dogs everyday

    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2019

    We have two dogs, 5 and 3, that have eaten Taste of the Wild exclusively since about 2 months old. Over the last few months all of a sudden they are having intermittent vomiting and diarrhea problems. The only thing they eat is Taste of the Wild brand - no table food - with occasional plain yogurt & pumpkin with digestive upset. There have been no changes in their lives. There must be some change in the recipe to be making them sick. What is another brand that may be a similar substitute to switch their diet?

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    I am sorry to hear that your dogs are having trouble with intermittent digestive upset. We have a veterinary team that would be happy to talk to you about the situation.

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    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2019

    My dog absolutely loves Taste of the Wild! She loves that there are so many different flavors for her to choose from, and I love that it’s sold at a reasonable price. We like to try the different flavors so she can try different things. I would highly recommend this product to anyone.

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    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018

    I own a wolf hybrid and I will not use any other product for her. Taste of the Wild has quality ingredients that I trust. My dog is happy and healthy thanks to this brand! We have used a ton of different flavors, and use the canned food as well.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2018

    I have used Taste of the Wild dog food to supplement home cooked foods for my dogs for years. About a month ago, my schools started having bloody diarrhea and vomiting. I had just purchased a new bag of Taste of the Wild. The dog went to the vet and was diagnosed with pancreatitis. After 2 days with the vet, he came home and has required a lot of care and home cooking. Our second dog then started vomiting excessively (10 times in an hours, not bloody). I removed flea collars from both dogs and washed the dogs. (Collars were a month old, but I wanted to eliminate any possibility.) I put them back on chicken and rice solely. Both got better. I fed a bit of Taste of the Wild the past few days and my Schnoodle is vomiting and lethargic again. What is in this dog food?

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    I’m sorry to hear about the pancreatitis. Your vet probably explained that most cases of pancreatitis are idiopathic (cause unknown). One exception to this is the exposure to organophosphates. Depending on which brand of flea collar you used, the collar may be the cause. It takes a good week for the gastrointestinal cells to regenerate after a GI upset, so switching back from a bland diet like you made, too soon, can be too much for the system and result in GI signs again. Nonetheless we would love to be able to do an internal investigation into your batch. We retain samples from each batch and assess them. Please email the production code from the back of the back to CustomerService@tasteofthewildpetfood.com

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2018

    I have been feeding my dogs Taste of the Wild for about four years, and now my one dog has DCM. She is a pitbull, which isn't a breed that typically gets this disease. My vet informed me that grain free diets, like Taste of the Wild can lower taurine levels and cause this deadly disease. I hope nobody else has to see their dog in a state of congestive heart failure (she is alive). So I had to switch foods (vets orders), to one that includes grains, and I hope this didn't affect my other dog.

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    I’m glad your dog is getting treated. The puzzle regarding taurine and DCM, is unfortunately, far from being solved. Taurine is an amino acid. There is no requirement for dog food to have taurine since people and dogs make it from the amino acid precursors, cysteine and methionine. We add taurine to all of the TOW recipes, so that if a dog has difficulty making or assimilating taurine, it is available for them from the food. I certainly don’t want to trivialize what you and your dog have gone thru but I believe to date out of the 89.7 million dogs in the US, less than 200 have been reported to the FDA

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2018

    I have had nothing but a positive experience with this brand. When I adopted my puppy at 16 weeks old, she was underweight and had a tapeworm. We’ve been through the wringer with her digestive issues. She seemed to always have soft stools and stomach gurgling. We went through 3 different brands, some with grain, some grain free and it was always the same - soft smelly stools and still underweight. The tapeworm was gone and the vet said it would just take time for her to put on weight. But something just seemed off to me.

    I decided to try a food with no poultry ingredients and started her on the Pacific Steam puppy recipe. Her stools firmed up right away. She was on that for a while, and then we got a sample of the PREY line. Her stools got even better. She has been on the Beef recipe for a few weeks and is doing so well. It’s the first time since we’ve had her that she’s had consistently healthy stools. Her skin biting has stopped too. I will continue feeding this food for a long time!

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2018

    I have a 10 yo Lab and a 2 yo Lab-Chow mix. Both are very high energy dogs and require over 30% protein and at least 18% fat in their diet, or they begin to lose weight like crazy. Being in college, I couldn't afford anything too special, so I had them both on Purina Pro Plan Sport 30/20 ($56 for a 50 lbs. bag) and they were doing well. But I really didn't like that there were so many fillers in it. I had previously tried them on a grain-free food (Wholeheartedly), but they both had gastrointestinal issues, even though I had introduced it slowly.

    So I really did my research and I found that TOTW High Prairie was grain-free and had 32% protein. Looking at just the price, it is one of the most affordable grain-free brands. I go through a 30 lbs. bag in about a month between the two of them ($48 at Chewy.com or $46 with autoship). My dogs love the taste so much that my younger dog would spit out the old food and just eat the TOTW as we were transitioning over. I'm very happy with the food quality and my dogs haven't had any issues and LOVE the food.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2018

    We have a Bichon and a Puggle and have been using TOTW lamb for the past 8 months because all other dog food we purchased before affected the Bichon with allergies and it has since cleared up. We just purchased a new bag this week and the dogs are eating like there's no tomorrow. Was there a recipe change on this food recently???

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2018

    We have been feeding our dog Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Lamb Formula for 2 years. She has had rare instances of vomiting in the past, including one day where she was sick multiple times. She recovered from that incident and seemed fine. However, this past Monday we needed an emergency vet visit (including tests and x-rays) after we opened a new bag of TOTW Sierra Mountain Lamb Formula and the dog became violently ill. She threw up at least six times and was excessively thirsty (leading to an accident in the house, which has not happened since the week she was adopted 12/2016). Our vet told us after a 2 1/2 hour exam that our dog's GI tract was severely inflamed and we needed to stop her normal diet immediately (not only to give the GI tract a chance to heal, but to stop any possible tainted food from entering her system).

    I contacted Taste of the Wild and they continue to insist that there's "no other complaints" in our area with this formula. I offered to send them back a sample of the food and they have not responded at all in my repeat inquiries asking where to send the sample. To top it off, I got a rather rude email from their "vet" Dr. **, who wrote, "it is not uncommon in dogs or people to feel a bit of nausea or disinterest associated with what we or they last ate. I’ve never felt the same about mac and cheese since college." Seriously? This is a person you employ to correspond with customers with sick animals?

    My dog may need to be on a bland diet for another 7-10 days and she needs more tests, possibly including an ultrasound. If this is food related, everyone needs to know. And since TOTW won't test the sample, I'm sending it a friend of mine who works to uncover consumer affairs for a national news outlet. They are in a year-long study on byproducts and waste in dog foods and more than willing to test it for me.

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    We hope your dog is improving, it sounds like it has been a very stressful time for everyone. We have a list of AAFCO (American Association of Feed Control Officials) approved pet food testing labs we would be happy to provide you if you would like. The reason we don't bring samples of food back into the plants for testing is because of fear of contamination.

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2018

    I absolute love this brand of food. The Bison formula is where it’s at for my two pooches. Lexi, and Rex my two 3 year old Presa-Canario (brother and sister) has skin allergies. Therefore, I am very picky and careful about what I feed them. A lot of food makes their belly upset, and then they are in and out all night long. But, once I switched Lexi and Rex over to this grain-free Bison formula, they don’t have upset bellies. Although, they prefer the Bison flavour, the store I normally go to (FarmNFleet) was out of the Bison. I did not want to switch the brand, so I tried a different taste. We tried the Salmon... Nope, not for my dogs. They were having accidents left and right, and they never have accidents in the house. So, there goes that, Bison we stay with. :) Thanks Taste of the Wild!

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2018

    My cat was having trouble going to the bathroom & I was trying to find a cat food, which was Organic & had No Artificial Preservatives, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors. That's "NOT" an easy task, for animal or human food, etc.! There are words which mean the above, but the fronts & small print on labels claim to be free of the above. You "ALWAYS" need to "CAREFULLY READ" all ingredients in the "INGREDIENTS LABEL". A Food Ingredients Label should "NEVER CONTAIN" the words "ENRICHED", "BLEACHED", "REDUCED CALORIE" OR "LOW FAT"!

    I had come across Taste of the Wild (was using dry food then) & liked the ingredients & bought it (I always bought the big bag, ("WHICH ISN'T LOCATED WITH THE SMALL BAG"). Gave it to my cat & after eating it for a couple of days, started being able to go to the bathroom again. It's higher priced than some brands (but "not as high" as others), but worth the price, if you have the money. Taste of the Wild Dog & Cat Food can be purchased at Tractor Supply. If you do not have one close to you, you could always go to there website & they do have a Facebook page. Thank you to the makers of Taste of the Wild!!

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    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018

    My dog became very ill eating this food, at first he just quit eating it, so I had the sense to change his food, then it was used as a treat at a Doggie bootcamp, and he became very ill, severe gastroenteritis - what in the hell would do that? Then my son fed his 4 month puppy TOTW puppy food, same thing in just a couple days, took days to switch foods, pumpkin, rice, and chicken to get his inside put back together. What are you putting in that food? My guess would be pesticides? Heavy Metals? Melamine? I have never seen anything like it, it's like slowly poisoning your dog, BEWARE.

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    Hi,
    Sorry to hear about the sick pooches. Please tell me more about your dog-name, breed and age. Has he been eating TOTW for quite some time? Which recipe were you feeding when this happened? As far as your son's puppy, may I have the answers to the same questions as to your dog's? In selling over 40,000 bags of TOTW every day, the last thing we want is for dogs to be ill. We do not add any pesticides, metals or melamine. In fact, the opposite, our suppliers are held to a very high standard. Semis are not able to unload ingredients until we test it upon arrival to our plants. If, after we test, the ingredients are not found worthy, the whole load is rejected.

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2018

    I have had my dogs, and I have 7, on Taste of the Wild Prey Limited Ingredient Angus Beef. I was so excited to see this come into the store. I shop Tractor Supply. I have been buying it weekly since it became available, as it is new, so new Chewy didn't have it when I tried to order it, and have noticed that after I dump the food into my plastic container with sealed lid, in the house. I am finding at least 1 snail in the container. I at first, thought, no way, it's not in the food. How would it survive? But I have consistently gotten a snail in the last 4 or 5 bags!

    I am concerned, as I have a boxer with digestive issues and skin issues that me and the vet have been going crazy trying to diagnose, and am now POSITIVE the snail is in the bag of food, that possibly this is what is going on for him. I don't know how snails would affect a dog, or what them crawling around in the bag would do to the food but it really has me upset, as I thought I was giving my dogs the best of the best. I also have been doing research on lentils and heart disease. I have been advised to switch my dog food to something without lentils. By my vet!! I am switching Tuesday. Why oh why can't I find a dog food that is completely great for my dog without having to have a Masters in nutrition. I do know, that I will be emailing Diamond about the snails!!

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    Hello,
    I hope your Boxer is doing better. Sorry to hear about the presence of life in the food.I want to discover the source. Are they slugs or snails? Snails have shells, if that helps. You buy it from Tractor Supply and then, where do you store it once you get it home? Thanks

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2018

    I have found Taste of the Wild High Prairie a great food source for our dogs. They maintain a good weight and nice coats. We do mix a bit of canned food with their meal, but they will eat it dry as well. I would and have recommended Taste of the Wild to friends.

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2018

    Since adopting our ex-racing greyhound, Winston, four year ago, we have been feeding him Taste of the Wild while trying to "heal" his gut from the terrible food he received at the track. He loves the high protein diet and has been able to maintain his lean, muscular profile. We now have our Chihuahua eating it too!

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2018

    My little buddy had developed very bad diarrhea from a competitor brand. Started over with a bland food diet. Got some high plains TOTW... I have never seen my dogs coat so shiny and him so excited to eat every meal! He licks his bowl clean every time. Before he would always have a dog food crust ring around the bowl from the competitor brand... we know who that is... ;-) Best thing I've done lately for my best friend! He deserves it!

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018

    Our precious Bailey is one happy dog! Since we first tried it, he has always enjoyed "Taste of the Wild" dog food and that's now exactly the only one he always gets! He truly seems to enjoy the variety of awesome flavors, too! Plus, praise God, his digestive system and overall health seem good (and we would think that has to be attributed to the goodness in his dog food).

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018

    Dry cat food - I got three male kittens at the shelter. Since I know that a possible problem with male cats is urinary blockage, I asked my vet what I should feed them. She recommended Taste of the Wild, and told me she has her own cats on it. The boys love it! No health problems. Their stool is formed, no diarrhea. They will be on it for life.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018

    Solid poops. Dog doesn't like the flavors too much but solid poops every time. Tried all the flavors and he doesn't seem to like most of them unfortunately. But ever since I switched to this dog food I have never had a problem with his poop. That is why I keep buying this food.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2018

    This dog food is high quality, my staffy Boris loves it and is healthy as it gets. I love being able to rely on a dog food and not have to question or worry about the quality of ingredients. Boris loves the wetlands flavor, I highly recommend this product, your dogs deserve it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2018

    I used to make our dogs food weekly to avoid the grains and fillers found in other dog foods, but Taste of the Wild provides the high-quality nutrition I want for her without all of the labor. We also feed our cat Taste of the Wild cat food. He was on a prescription food when we adopted him, but took to Taste of the Wild immediately and hasn't had the kidney and other issues that required him to eat the expensive prescription stuff! We highly recommend this pet food for anyone looking for high quality, grain free solutions for their pets.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2018

    I have a pitbull and two Frenchies, they are all at different stages in their lives so it makes buying food for them a little difficult. However Taste of the Wild has been our go to for the past 8 years and all three of them love this brand. It’s super affordable and they gobble it up like it’s going out of style!!

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2018

    Our little Mountain Feist (a terrier breed), Sadie loves the Appalachian Valley Small Breed Grain-free! She's four years old, healthy, and feisty as ever. She has regular bowel movements. We're part of the 14 lb. bag loyalty program and excited to get our free bag soon. Taste of the Wild has specialized food for all types, sizes and ages of dog.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2018

    Good quality and choice of grain free food. Just a bit pricey. Would like to see more choice of meat alone food and no potato or peas added. A bit more gravy would enhance the flavor of the can food with the dry food. Need coupons to buy more can food.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2018

    I want to Thank You for using the gifts God has blessed you with; to bless me, my dog & so many other! My dog has been on this food since a pup & she eats each bowl like she loves it! You are appreciated! Keep up the great job! God bless you.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

    The food gives our dogs a shiny coat and good poops. Our dogs seem to really love it. It would be great if you could add other flavors for small dogs. They love the Appalachian formula but sometimes they get bored and we have to switch it up. Overall, we really enjoy Taste of the Wild!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

    I switched my yellow lab from Orijen Original to Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream about two years ago. He hasn't had any issues with it, he still loves the flavor, the price is reasonable, and it is available at my local feed store. He is not picky with food that he eats, so we have never had to switch flavors. But, I am sure he would eat any of them. I am happy they have a reward program, too. It is a nice perk for those of us who stay loyal to one brand.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

    Our dogs have very sensitive tummies. We went through multiple brands and almost every flavor of Taste of the Wild before we found the lamb flavor. Our dogs love it and the lamb flavor of Taste of the Wild is nutritious and gentle on our dogs stomachs. With two big dogs, it’s vital that our dogs enjoy their food and there are no digestion issues. Taste of the Wild is our go to dog food!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

    I have 2 dogs that are allergic to almost every ingredients dog food kibble is made from. Taste of the Wild is one of the few that does not have those ingredients. There are others which I tried but the dogs did not care for. Taste of the Wild is the only one they eat with gusto! They don't walk away until it's finished!

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

    My dog absolutely loves Taste of Wild. The grain free dog food is healthy, gives my dog a shiny coat and plenty of energy. My friend's dog will only eat Taste of Wild when I go to their home and stay or she comes to my home. She is now a Taste of Wild customer as well.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

    I have a 5 yr. old, #58 Bull Terrier (Malcolm) that I got from my sister at a yr. and a half, after he bit a member of the family and couldn't stay there any longer. Wanting to get him the best I could, and an hour, or so, online, I made my decision to purchase Taste of the Wild. It has lots of little extras, like pro-biotics (I feel they help me, why not him?), no grains, natural and wild-sourced proteins, etc. How could I, a self-proclaimed fitness/health nut, do anything less for my new charge?! He's now 5 1/2 yrs. old and is healthy and regular. Important for us all. Lol.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

    I have a dog that was allergic to everything. I started him on Taste of the Wild a few years ago. He no longer has dry skin. He has grown all his hair back and his coat looks beautiful again. Before he looked like he had the mange. I would recommend this food for anyone that is having health issue to see if it could help.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018

    My cat had a lot of vomiting over a year ago. After a few tests it was determined she had GI sensitivity to chicken and certain cat food. Grain free Taste Of The Wild was recommended, dry, and she has been fine ever since. I use the Wild meats and fish types. My cat loves it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018

    As a family of three dogs, we were looking for a dog food that fit our dogs needs. We love that it's grain-free at an affordable cost. Best yet, our dogs love it! The food is nutrient-rich, and great for digestive health! We love our dogs and they love their food!

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018

    I added the canned "topper" to Daisy's dry Taste of the Wild. She liked it, but I was having to throw the remainder out because it was going bad. It costs too much to throw out. I even read the label with a magnifying glass and never saw it say to refrigerate after opening. I'll still buy the dry, but not the other. I think it could be the reason the was getting sick so often. The company didn't really act like they cared when I contacted them. Very disappointing.

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    Hello Donna,
    Sorry you didn't know to refrigerate the can upon opening. It does say to, on the side of the can, maybe the print needs to be bigger. Will be happy to make that right. We don't have a record of your call. About how long ago was it?

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018

    Great dog food. Have used it for many years on many dogs and puppies. They all do great on it!! Wouldn't use anything else. Loved it when it was all Life Stage dog food, but glad there is now a puppy grade food. The variety and choices available are wonderful especially with the more picky eaters.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018

    Dogs love the bison /venison flavor. I feel good about buying a grain free product that is made in USA, responsibly sourced and reasonably priced. I can get the product in Chicago and in Montana. My Dogs love it. The prey flavors are also very good. I like that there are frequent sales and price matching.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018

    We have had outstanding success with Taste of the Wild pet food. We use the feline varieties and our cats love it. Their coats are full and shiny and even though they graze we use less food than other brands. One of our Male cats has urinary problems but not with the product. Love Taste of the Wild.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018

    All four of my pets were on Taste of the Wild Lamb & Rice for their entire life. Each had healthy lives and no health issues. Our Akita was with us for 15 years, our 1st Husky for 12 years and our Doberman for 8 years. Our current Husky is active and no health issues at 9 years. I believe this in large part to a good diet. No plans to change unless a specific diet is needed for health reasons.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018

    I’ve been feeding this brand to my 2 year old pit bull since he was a puppy and after testing all the top name brands Taste of the Wild was by far the highest quality. Ever since doing so his health and hair have been perfect and our vet wants him to stay on the same diet for the rest of his life.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018

    I foster puppies plus I have a dog and two cats. ALL of the animals in my home eat only Taste of the Wild. Prior to this food, my cats were using regular grocery store food and they were getting very sick. I would 100 percent recommend this food. If you're having trouble with a smelly litterbox, switch to Taste of the Wild.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018

    I have been feeding my dog Taste of the Wild for years and she has always loved it. I am a huge fan of the ingredients in the Prey formula and have been feeding my dog this formula for about 5 months now. She is a 65 pound lab mix and always has access to her food. She tends to eat about 2-4 cups per day depending on how much exercise she’s had in the pool. Beautiful coat from the Prey formula which is important as she can get dry skin/hair from the sun and salt water pool. I believe the price is worth it due to all the benefits and I will continue to purchase.

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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2018

    Our dog has sensitive EVERYTHING it seems, once we switched him to Taste of the Wild grain free salmon, he loved it and had no more skin or stomach issues! Every time we think we'll try something else that seems to be on sale, he totally rejects it or just breaks out in hot spots and we have major vet bills along with a suffering dog. So we are here to stay and appreciate the high quality, reasonably priced dog food our beloved loves.

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    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2018

    So glad that I discovered Taste Of The Wild! I was feeding my dog a different brand of dog food that was high quality but very, very expensive. The cost became too much of a burden so I had to find a different food but didn't want to sacrifice quality ingredients. With Taste Of The Wild, my dog gets the best food without animal by-products etc. at a unbelievably low price.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018

    Rocco is a floppy-eared Labradoodle. When young he was on another food and had terrible problem with his ears. You couldn’t even touch them without him screaming. Someone said that Salmon food would help and I found Taste of the Wild and tried that. It’s been 12 years now and never had another issue. I’ve recommended it to others who’s dogs have that problem so they will feel better.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018

    It took a few brands to end up on Taste of the Wild. My dog loves it! I switch flavors (for variety because I'm not a savage) each time and have yet to find one she doesn't like. Therefore, I will not buy anything else. Way to go Taste of the Wild!

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018

    I have Field Spaniels and have fed them Taste of the Wild most of their life. I tried other similar brands as far as similar proteins and fat content and when I switched to Taste of the Wild, never more an issue with allergies, dry skin, or lack of interest in the food.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018

    My dog looks and acts so healthy with this brand. I read the ingredients so it looks like it is good for him too. Shiny coat, lots of energy, and it seems to agree with his stomach too. I have tried other grain free brands but he seems to really like this one. Plus the farting is not nearly as bad as other brands.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018

    Our Boxer has had many sensitivities to dog food until we found Taste of the Wild. A great product, with many flavor choices to choose from. It is a bit more expensive but well worth the extra cost to ensure our dog doesn't suffer from the itchy red welts on her stomach and itchy enflamed ears she was experiencing from the less expensive "grocery store" brands.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018

    Our to furbabies love it, and they are finicky! They quickly get sick with other brands, due to allergies and snowflake stomach tolerances. Quality of ingredients is our top priority, and few brands compare to TOTW. Sourced company via Costco private label brand. Wouldn't buy another other brand for our furbabies.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018

    The cost of Taste of the Wild is the weakest point. Dog food can be purchased at much less cost and much greater quantity elsewhere, such as Costco. The truth of the food is that unless you have working dogs or dogs on a diet, the less expensive brands are just fine. For example, Taste of the Wild is more rich in minerals and vitamins the dogs need, if my dog needed to lose weight I would feed them TotW but in smaller quantities. I purchase it to have on hand in the event of something happening that prevents me from being able to get the much cheaper dog food. Otherwise I am completely satisfied with the product. The cost prevents me from purchasing it as my main source of dog food.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018

    This food has literally saved my dogs' lives! We have 5 dogs, 3 are pure bread labs. Two of them had severe food allergies, we tried everything the vets recommended, cooked chicken and rice, but still no resolve. So my husband did a bunch of research and found out they were allergic to starch! So we put them on the Pine Forest blend which has the least amount of starch. They are no longer chewing their feet off, no more scratching all nite, and normal bellies, no more pink hot spots. We will forever keep our fur kids on Taste of the Wild!

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018

    Our breeder fed all her puppies Taste of the Wild, but it wasn't as readily available 10 years ago when we got our dog. So, I tried several other dog foods, but kept coming back to Taste of the Wild because our dog responded the best to it. At almost 10 years old, she has the energy of a puppy and is going strong. Highly recommend this brand!

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018

    I have two beautiful young golden retrievers and did a lot of research on the food that would be best for them and kept coming up with Taste of the Wild roasted fowl. So I tried it, and they absolutely love it. I have had no issues with it, their coats are beautiful, they have lots of energy and I couldn’t be happier with it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2018

    When I got my boy in June he was just under 3 pounds and 3 months later he is now 40 pounds of strong muscle. The High Prairie puppy formula is the best. I am pleased with this product and do highly recommend it to anyone with a new puppy. He continues to be satisfied at every meal. I researched several kinds of food before I picked him and I chose this because of its unique protein sources, affordability, and the fact that it is grain free.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018

    Very happy to have finally found a single brand of kibble for our English and French Bulldogs. The Frenchies have different sensitivities and allergies and were very fussy about other brands of kibble. They loved TOTW right away and the varieties in flavors helped us figure out what they were allergic to fairly quickly. Although I wish I could feed them all the same formula, I am happy to finally be consistent in a single brand that I can get from the same store and same price.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018

    Very high-quality dog food. You do get what you pay for. If your dogs' health is as important to you as your own this is a good choice. There are several different flavors and I have had no issues switching between them. High Prairie seems to be their favorite. I have been using Taste of the Wild products for 4 years. The Vet complements my dogs' appearance and health every visit I take them to.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018

    Both our cat and dog eat Taste of the Wild foods. The cat refuses to eat anything else and the dog needs a high protein diet. This kibble is the highest I could find. The dog also gets bored with flavors. Taste of the Wild allows me to rotate between several flavors without negative impact. My dog is happy!

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018

    Our 100lb lab bloodhound mix gets nothing but the best! When we found Taste of the Wild dog food, we couldn’t have been more happy. Plus it is sold at a locally owned pet store. Our family loves to support local businesses. So we knew we were in good hands with their knowledge. Our lab is happy, healthy and her coat could be more soft and shiny!

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018

    I have already gotten my brother and mother using this brand. My black lab has the most beautiful coat and at 7yrs old most people believe he is a puppy. When I first got my dog mykiss, I looked through everything I could on dog food. Your brand seemed to give him the perfect balance of protein fat carbs, with high grade lean meat. I use him for hunting and want him full of energy. I could not be happier with your brand! Thank you.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018

    Taste of the Wild appalachian valley venison/garbanzo dog food - My dog eagerly awaits and then gobbles up every morsel of the dry/wet food combination I give her. She is a small dog so the small size of the dry food is perfect for her. I appreciate the care with healthy ingredients that your brand of dog food offers. A friend recommended your brand and after trying it with my dog, I too would recommend it to others.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018

    Our German Shepherd has done so well with this food. She has filled out better, seems happier with her food and she is so much more healthier. Our son has even put his new puppy on the puppy food. I wish we had known about Taste of The Wild sooner.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018

    I have been feeding both of my Goldendoodles the Taste of the Wild product and have been very happy with the quality of the food and the variety of flavors. My dog currently likes the Wetlands Roasted Fowl variety. I feel good about the fact that my dog is getting quality food. The rewards program is great too!

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018

    We were very pleased with Taste of the Wild Adult dry food. For the cost, it's a very high quality food. I’m watchful about the ingredients I'm feeding my pets and I'm watchful of the source of the ingredients and recalls the company has had. The only reason we switched from TOTW is that we added a giant breed puppy and the protein level was higher than recommended for giant breeds. I also wasn’t sure about the calcium to phosphorus ratio. What works for our Bulldogs unfortunately doesn’t for our Irish Wolfhound.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018

    We have used this product since it came on the market. We moved and are now unable to visit the store to use the loyalty program. My son is now carrying it at his farm store. We first started using Taste of the Wild for the benefits which include the doggy doo clean up in the yard. Major difference from other dog food product.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018

    My dogs just love these foods. They are healthy and most importantly they are happy. I call out and say, "Supper's ready." They come running. I have a large dog and a small dog and they both eat and then do running for a while. I think it must give them extra energy or something. They love it???

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018

    While dogs can't talk, they are amazing at showing signs of something upsetting them. My 8 mo old lab has been on TOTW Adult food for 2 months before we had a very scary incident occur. I was so excited to try TOTW food because of its positive reviews & ingredients! We ship our bag from our local PETCO store via online subscription so the bag arrives at my doorstep once a month. We just received a new bag from PETCO and I fed her her regular amount Monday morning 9/17/2018. She ate it fine. By Monday night 9/17/18 she wouldn't eat her dog food. Very weird considering she's a lab puppy who loves food! I encouraged her to eat as much as I could, but thought maybe she was getting sick or... is this a bad bag or dog food? I just opened it up and we haven't had any problems before! I told myself, if she doesn't eat breakfast 9/18/18 I will go by another bag of TOTW to see if it was just the food.

    However, in 24 hours she was too sick to want to eat anything. She didn't eat breakfast and then later that night she had blood in her stools, then 2 minutes after, just blood was coming out of her. I rushed her to the ER. They pulled blood & did an xray and couldn't find anything abnormal. She's now on a chicken & rice diet, but Friday 9/21/18 she started vomiting up blood. So I took her back to the vet. They think it's just severe gastroenteritis, from eating something she wasn't. Not wanting to eat the dog food was my sign. Of course, I cannot prove it was the dog food until we test it, which I am trying to do, but dogs show signs of pain & discomfort by doing something unusual like NOT EATING THEIR DOG FOOD! Over $1,000 later in vet bills and about 8 different meds, I am hoping she's going to be ok but don't think I am in the clear yet.

    Also, just to confirm it was the TOTW dog food, I just tried to give her more and she wouldn't eat it. Then bought a new bag of NUTRO food and she can't eat enough! Coincidence? That's for you to decide. Hopefully I can test this food soon though! P.S. the food could also have been contaminated from PETCO warehouse which I do understand. I have talked to them and they already reimbursed me for the dog food, but said if I find anything from testing the food to let them know.

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2018

    My dog is a Shar Pei boxer mixed and is allergic to almost everything. She has to have everything grain free. I started using Taste of the Wild about a year ago and it has helped greatly in controlling her allergies. Recently I changed over to the Taste of Wild for cats and my cat loves it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018

    I went out hunting for a good nutritional food for my dogs. A friend tried to tell me her brand of dog food was the best, but I found that brand was just not doing anything for my dogs. Then I read the package ingredients and bought a bag, they love it! They don't care for fish for some reason, but the yellow bag brings them back over and over again. I told her about it and she said hmm yeah that is a good food too. I said it is the best!

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018

    We have a Corgi named Radar and he has been eating your food since he was a puppy, he loves it so much, no problem with him eating dry, or anyway we give it to him! He is now 11 years old and still loves dearly! I will continue feeding him Taste of the Wild till he can’t eat anymore!

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018

    I do feed TOW buffalo venison. I rotate my dog's food and use TOW only 2x week. In my opinion better than others. However, I mainly feed a kibble that is NOT reconstituted meat. You should consider a slow heat actual cut of meat kibble. Your process overheats the meat and kills nutrients. Organic is best!!! Thank you.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018

    Our dog has been on Taste of the Wild since she was 6 months old starting with puppy food. Her favorite is Roasted Bison & Venison. We never have a problem with her stomach and she is always ready to eat. Sometimes when traveling we have to drive quite a few miles to get her food but will not give her any other kind.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018

    We are currently feeding Ruger the Pine Forest and not only does he love it but he looks amazing. After getting him as a puppy we discovered he had some sort of allergies. This food has worked wonders for him and I love the fact I was able to feed it to him as a puppy.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018

    When I first got my Shiloh Shepherd, the breeder recommended Orijen dog food. The only place that carried it was 30 miles from my house, so I looked around for a comparable brand. I did a lot of research on ingredients,etc. I eventually decided on Taste of the Wild, High Prairie. Valroy ate it, but she wasn't thrilled with it, so I tried the Pacific Stream. Well my friends, that was the ticket! She is now 10 years old and still eats it everyday. She has a beautiful coat and has never had a weight problem. I only feed her the dry food with an occasional addition of some chicken drippings. She's healthy and happy and (sorry if this is TMI) her poop is always firm and easy to pick up! I have recommended this food to everyone who asks me what I feed her; and a lot of people ask since she is a huge dog who weighs over a 100 lbs. Thanks for making such a wonderful product.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018

    I have four very finicky little rescue dogs and they love this food. Normally I would have to put gravy, cheese or something to make the crunches more palpable. I don't even have to disguise the Taste of the Wild with anything to get them to eat it!! Thank you so much.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018

    Our lovely 77-pound dog has been eating Taste of the Wild since he was a puppy and never gets tired of it! He seems to really love the flavors. We love it for him because it’s nutritious and focuses on meat and real protein, not cheap fillers. His coat is lustrous, and he has good muscle tone and is healthy and happy.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018

    Our vet recommended a few grain free dog foods for our Huskey who has seizures. We decided to try the salmon Taste of the Wild brand and he loved it so that is all we feed him now. The brand is great and so is the price. I also like that they have a program buy 10 and get one free. We buy the largest bag and already received a free bag. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018

    I have two nine-year-old male chihuahuas who are very picky eaters. I tried several brands of foods and finally found one they would eat. They seem to like it so far and I've been giving it to them for over a year. I like that they have one with very small bites. So far, so good...

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018

    We have been very impressed with this dog food. We use the Bison/Lamb because our dog has a corn allergy. He has been kind of a picky eater with other brands but he really like the Taste of Wild food. Our lab is so healthy, and he is very active and his coat is shiny. The loyalty program is an added bonus.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018

    My dog Mac loves his Taste of the Wild. He is almost 3 years old and loves every flavor he has tried. He is a hard working hunting dog in the fall and winter and it keeps him fueled up to hunt all day and retrieve all the birds we can hunt.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018

    We have been feeding our dogs this brand since they were 8 and 9 weeks old. They are now over three years old and have always loved the food. It has kept them healthy and happy. They especially love the variety and get very excited whenever we come home with a new bag. I would recommend this brand to anyone.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018

    Use this food for a once kitten and two grown cats. Kitten was very ill at 6 months, see second photo, two pounds and full grown ferals were very finicky eaters. Now I own a 10-month-old 11-pound healthy growing kitten, see third photo and slightly more personable, a lot more scheduled, healthy eating feral cats, one I can now take a pic of, see first photo. Other still too shy. Great product for wide range of need, nutrient-rich, grain and worry-free. 2 thumbs up.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018

    When I first got my chihuahua, we had no idea what food she liked. After many attempts of trying to give her many different brands and flavors, we got a sample of the Wild Boar flavor and she LOVED it. So, for many years that is the one we bought for her. Now, she is a little older and I know she prefers salmon over any other flavor so I buy the Pacific salmon flavor with the tiny kibble so it is easy for her to eat. She loves it!

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    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2018

    My Golden Retriever was tested for allergies and was determined to be allergic to potatoes. It is amazing how many different dog foods contain potatoes. The Southwest Canyon Recipe has none. My dog has been using it for at least three years and is in very good health. He has no arthritis, and requires nothing but the kibble and a little water. I go through a 28 lb. bag in about 6 weeks feeding him a generous cup twice a day. I am very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2018

    Both of my cats love Taste of the Wild rocky mountain. They will wait by their bowels in the morning and night until I fill with food. The cost is reasonable. I have tried a lot of brands however they never get tired of Taste of the Wild rocky mountain.

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    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2018

    Had Australian Shepherd on TOTW-Puppy High Prairie for 6 months and switched over to the Adult High Prairie. Mixed as vet recommended 7 days. Once on adult food, very upset stomach, (large wet stool) & diarrhea x 5 days. I would not think using the same brand and mix from puppy to adult High Prairie would have such a "rich" ingredient difference. He was a little sensitive on the puppy formula also, but I thought it may be the vegetables/fruit ingredients which biology wise, I thought would be a plus. Going back to Bil-Jac as I had used since the 80's with many dogs (no issues).

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    We are sorry to hear that the transition didn't go well, and that you and your puppy had that experience. Hope he's back to normal now. If you still have the bag, would love to have the production code from the back so we can do an internal investigation. We would also like to follow through on our guarantee of quality. I understand you have some concerns about the store where you bought the food also.

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    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2018

    We moved from Florida to Oklahoma in 2015 and had to find a new food to feed our dog since we bought Costco brand in Florida and Oklahoma has no Costcos nearby! Taste of the Wild was perfect! It lasted. Our dog loved it. And it's not so expensive. Every time we take her out we never fail to get compliments about her coat. Taste of the Wild FTW. :) We LOVE the High Prairie one!

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2018

    My dog loves this dog food. Been using this brand for 7 years. She is always excited when I bring a new bag into the house. She waits by the bag until I open it. The thing I like about Taste of the Wild is the variety of flavors with the same nutrition in each bag.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2018

    My two standard poodles are thriving on Taste of the Wild. One is a youngster at eighteen months, the second is a senior lady of 11 years. Always an empty bowl at the end of feeding time. Great coats and wagging tails and a happy puppy mom. Great comments from the vet's office.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2018

    My dog likes this food and has since a puppy. Never had a problem. Very good reward program and have enjoyed that very much. Would recommend this highly. I have only used the dry food. I have not tried the canned though only because I don't feed her canned food.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2018

    Both my pooches love this food, new rewards program is great, I would recommend this food for your dogs. This food seems to have helped my dogs with food allergy issues. Also they seem to have less and more solid feces. Product works great for dogs with food allergy issues. Would be nice if they sold this product at Costco.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2018

    English Bulldogs are not finicky eaters but they are prone to lots of flatulence as a result of eating lower quality kibble. We suffered through this for a year or so and then I switched him to Taste of the Wild. He has had very little problems since and is now 8 years old and still loves the stuff. I can't say more than that. It is quality dog food and my Bulldog is healthy as can be at 8 years. He is active which is not common for English BullDogs and his weight is well controlled.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

    We switched to Taste of the Wild (Bison) two years ago on the suggestion of our son. Our then 7 year old female boxer was gaining weight and slowing down a bit. Since changing to Taste of the Wild she has lost 7 pounds and her last vet check was excellent! Maggie is full of energy and coat is smooth as a puppy. Thank you for this GREAT product for our girl.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

    I love this brand. It's a great quality for the price and both my dogs and cats love it! We also buy the canned cat food which my lovely felines go crazy for! We have small dogs so I love the small breed bag, however, it is difficult to find. Not all feed stores carry it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

    My dog loves all flavors of taste of the wild. I appreciate their focus on quality. At times, I am inconvenienced that Taste Of The Wild does not sell at "big box" pet stores. However, I always prefer shopping at local pet/feed stores, which is where I can always find Taste Of The Wild.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

    I’m dog loves the food, however I wish you would give Krisper's loyalty program. Natural paws has it. If I buy x numbers of bags and then I get the next one free. I used to go get my food from them but the store is not clean and the staff is okay. That is why I change to the other place. I’m here in Houston, Texas. Feel free to contact me. Thanks.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

    There is no better food out there for your dog! I've gotten a few friends to switch to Taste of the Wild, and they did not regret it! The dogs enjoyed it more, and the owners enjoyed less itchiness, a silky beautiful coat, and a healthier weight and appearance! If you can't get this food in your home town, it's worth ordering it online for the un-ending benefits it presents! I go through Chewy, and have drove 15-45 miles just to get my hound dog the food she deserves, the best money can buy, at a reasonable price! As for flavors, I recommend Sierra (with lamb) and Pacific Stream (White fish mix) before all else! Happy, healthy living and eating, all!

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

    My pups 2 Boxers and 1 Jack Russell terrier love Taste of the Wild wild pacific stream dry. I supplement with soft can varieties also. Their coats are brighter. Lots of energy too. My daughter also feeds her pups this. When my sons’s pups visit I feed this to them also.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

    Been feeding TOW to my dogs for 8 years. Totally love it! I love the different flavors I can feed them to change up their diet according to their needs. I have tried switching foods multiple times in the last 8 years for no particular reason but always end up coming right back.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

    My dog has been fed Taste of the Wild since we brought him home as a 10-week puppy. We haven't had any issues with it. We have occasionally supplemented with other brands' canned wet food. Some have given him issues and Taste of the Wild has returned him to normal. We will continue to buy Taste of the Wild for the foreseeable future.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

    My dog was overweight & constantly itching before we found Taste of the Wild. We’ve spent so much time & money trying new things. When our dog tried this for the first time he loved it, no need for treats on top. Which helped with weight loss. He also wasn’t loosing his hair or itching anymore. We’ve been using the Lamb recipe for several years & hope to continue for many more. Thank you for creating a great product!

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

    This food has provided great energy, health, beautiful soft coat, and no issues digesting. My 60lb lab retriever loves it and as well as my 6lb yorkie. Have turned others on to this brand plus my local store has reward program for purchasing! I plan to keep this brand for all my future dogs.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2018

    Our Golden Retriever, Summer, loves all the different protein choices of Taste of the Wild. She can't wait for breakfast and dinner because she gets to experience all the flavor of a nutritionally balanced and delicious (she says) food made just for her. We really like the "Taste the Rewards" Loyalty Program.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018

    We have dogs and cats. They were eating standard grocery store food for awhile, but we switched them to Blue MT on the advice of someone. Our feed store owner let us know about Taste of Wild having the same benefits of Blue, but with a lower price tag. We tried it and are very pleased. Our dogs love the fast and have great energy and stamina. The cat is, well, a cat. Thanks for offering this product!

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018

    My Australian Shepherd was having bad allergies causing itching to the point of chewing her hair off. I tried special food at the vet and a number of store bought brands. I finally found your Pacific Stream Salmon and she was healthy till she passed at 14. I just got another Aussie pup and he is on Pacific Stream Puppy food. At 7 months he is 48 # and healthy as a horse. Thanks for a great pet food.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018

    Our groomer told us about this food after experiencing our dog's severe allergies. He has been symptom free for almost a year now, we just love it. And the loyalty program is great as well. Wish it was sold in the big box stores, would save me a trip to the feedstore.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2018

    Our Jack Russell who was 16 at the time was having issues with arthritis in his leg. Glucosamine helped some, but when we switched him to Taste Of The Wild with salmon, his leg issue seemed to disappear and he began running and jumping again. It made a huge difference in his quality of life. Like the saying goes, you are what you eat!

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2018

    My cat finds your food delectable. He is an indoor/outdoor cat and an avid hunter who has fresh kill. He supplements with your dry food (Venison and Smoked Salmon Cat food). Thank you for a quality product that I can confidently feed my pet. My pets are members of my family and I try to take the best care I can of them. What chicken food do you offer if any?

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2018

    My dog is very picky and wont eat a lot of foods. She loves taste of the wild! I've tried multiple flavors and she loves them all. It's a great grain free food and has awesome loyalty perks. I would give 10 stars if it was an option. I would recommend to anyone especially if your dog has any sort of allergies. It has worked great.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2018

    The dog loves this food and has no digestive problems with it. Can easily find it at pet stores and is a premium food. It has unique flavors. It is expensive but worth it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018

    I have a 6 month old pit/shepherd mix who is normally a ball of energy. The food she was originally on when I adopted her was working great, however I read several stories and forum responses online that said a higher protein content would be better for a growing large breed puppy. So I talked with my vet, did some more intensive research, and finally made a decision to try TOTW Grain Free Puppy Salmon flavored. At first my girl was sort of into it, but after about a week she became lethargic, unsatisfied, developed an upset belly, was extremely depressed, and just didn't seem herself.

    Over the course of the next week she started pacing around the house, started showing signs of aggressive behavior towards me and other dogs, having potty accidents in places she would never: AKA MY BED, and many other spots around the house. I made an appointment with her vet right away. Her urine sample indicated a UTI. Vet recommended to give her ** mg tabs 2 times daily. I was sure it couldn't be the food we were feeding her... it is a high-quality family owned brand that many dogs love!

    5, 6, 7, 8, 9... days passed and her peeing improved a minimal amount - as in barely noticeable. Her pacing has stayed the same and her body posture is still indicating she's in pain. I am currently preparing her organic ground turkey beef, green beans, organic oats, pears, and turmeric. I am giving her a cup of that morning and night, as well as a cup of her old food that I'm transitioning her back to. And while we get her off TOTW - about 1/4-1/2 cup of that is in her bowl as well. I mix it all up together and add some water to keep her as hydrated as possible. I am noticing a difference in her attitude and body posture today. She will be off of TOTW by the end of this week. This food might be for some dogs, but it isn't for mine!

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    What a pretty puppy she is!
    I'm sorry the Pacific Stream puppy didn't work for her. As tough as you think Shepherds and pits are, they actually have some of the most sensitive digestive systems out there. I wouldn't buy any more fish based formulations for her, regardless of the manufacturers.

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    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018

    My dachshund is partially paralyzed and suffers with bladder infections, since being on TASTE OF THE WILD GRAIN-FREE FOOD his bladder infections have gotten a lot better, and he loves the food! We also feed our cat Taste of the Wild because he suffers from crystals, so I supplement some of the Taste of the Wild with the expensive food from the vet. He also loves it!

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

    Taste of the Wild is the only dog food that is worth its weight in GOLD!!! Both of my dogs love the food. Their coats are outstanding and they don’t shed a lot. Their stool is not runny. One of the dogs I got from the humane society. I provide her with Taste of the Wild and looks completely different. It transformed her to a beautiful dog. Thanks, Taste of the Wild!!!

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    Reviewed Aug. 30, 2018

    I tried Taste of the Wild for my kitties. They are self-feeders and love the food. I tried the trout and salmon today, and they tore into it. They have much more energies and are slim and healthy. This is a great cat food.

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    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

    While I do not consume the kibble myself, my dogs seem to enjoy it. I started them on the Pacific Salmon, then tried the Bison which they didn't seem to like as well, so I went back to Salmon. Their coats are shiny and their energy is good. They are healthy, happy dogs. Thanks for making better quality, grain free food for them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

    This product is grain free and the cats love it! Salmon & Trout or Salmon & Venison. They don’t eat anything else! Taste of Wild is not only a great product but a cost effective way to feed as well, don’t need to give them a lot to keep them satisfied... so not much ‘output’ either! Win win in my book!

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    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

    Our two dogs have been Taste of the Wild dog food since they were born. They love the taste of the food and it’s hard to get them away from their food dishes sometimes. They especially like the wild salmon product but have also done well with the wild fowl mix too. Great product and would recommend it to anyone!

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

    I started using Taste of the Wild pet food when I adopted my rescue dog, 10 years ago. The director of the rescue recommended Taste of the Wild. My dogs and my cat still love Taste of the Wild. My pets are still quite agile and healthy at their advanced ages! (All over 11 years old now!)

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

    Taste of the Wild Pacific Salmon - I have three dogs that just love this food. They are so excited when it's time for dinner. Our newest addition, who turned 1 in July, can't wait to have his bowl put down. He love his dinner so much that he waits for his fur-brother and fur-sister to finish their food so he can clean up their dinner bowls too.

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

    I have three cats, two females and a male. Males can be prone to urinary issues when using low-quality food. After a trip to the vet, he suggested Taste of the Wild and I will NEVER go back. I've been feeling them only TotW since they were a year old, so about 8 years now. Everyone tells me how soft and slim they are, they can't believe my cats are that old! And no trips to the vet since! I recommend it to ALL my friends.

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

    Our 3 boxers, 1 female and 2 males, will not eat any other dog food. All three are rescued dogs and would eat anything placed in front of them when we first brought them home. After we discovered Taste of the Wild and the dogs realized we were going to feed them on a regular basis they will eat nothing else. We use the dry kibble and the wet canned food. If we try feeding them something else they will actually spit the food out and look at us as if to say "do you really expect me to eat this?"

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

    I am volunteer at our local animal shelter. I have been there for about 10years. I have been feeding Taste of the Wild dog food for over six years. The dogs seem to love the food. I do appreciate the special your company has - buy 10 bags and get one free. Every little rebate helps the pocket book.

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    Thank you so much for volunteering! I know how much happier the dogs are to be able to get out of their cages to walk and play

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

    I have tried a lot of dry foods for my cats. I am so happy that I found Taste of the Wild because it is grain free and has a lot of crude protein. It is exactly what cats should be eating. My cats love the food and are healthy and happy.

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

    My Weimaraner has consumed TOTW for the past few years without any issues. Recently, we received a bag that had a change in formula (ingredients) that was not announced, printed etc. on the bag. I fed her this new bag without any idea of the change. She experienced bloat a couple days after eating this new formulation. This new ingredient list now contains dried yeast. X-rays revealed distended abdomen and full stomach. She paced and cried all night long, licking every surface and obsessively eating grass trying to expel this food from her stomach. We have been in and out of the vet with inconclusive blood tests, so many X-rays looking for anything that may be causing a blockage and all they could see was the food.

    She finally got it out, but aspirated on her own vomit...giving herself pneumonia! I am appalled and disappointed. The common denominator seems to be the Taste of the Wild food. I fed it to her last night and we are back at square one. This has been going on for a week. I chose this brand and food after so much research and due diligence. I chose it for the quality. Well it seems quality can go down and consumers need not be notified of the change now? What if my dog died? What if I didn’t know the signs and symptoms of bloat? Or did not have the money to bring her in to the vet every single day for the last week? This is disgraceful and you should be ashamed.

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    Alanna,
    So sorry to hear about your Weim. We haven't changed the recipe, yeast has been there for quite some time. I'm so glad you recognized the signs of bloat and got him in! Any large or giant breed dog owner lives in fear of the diagnosis of bloat. I know I watch my Great Dane carefully. It is frustrating that we don't know what causes bloats. We do know these things can contribute to bloat:
    Eating from a raised food bowl
    Having one large meal a day
    Eating quickly
    A lot of running or playing after he eats
    Other dogs he's related to have had bloat
    Eating or drinking too much
    I'm glad he's under the care of a veterinarian. I'm sure he/she talked to you about gastroplexy to prevent re occurrence.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018

    I received 2 recommendations to try TOTW Pacific Stream Puppy after realizing my puppy was having a reaction to chicken. I bought a 5lb bag and all was well. Solid poops and I didn’t have to trick my puppy into eating it with toppers, etc. Just moistened with water for 5-10 mins since he’s a small breed. I ordered a 15lb bag online and could immediately see a difference when I opened it. Pellets were smaller, harder, and a stronger smell. It took a lot more water and over 30 mins to moisten and even then it was crumbly. All that and I still tried to feed this to my puppy who would refuse.

    After 2 days, I started adding his roasted beef lung treats as a topper. He was eating much less and was giving off a strong fishy smell. After a week, his poops got soft and he was itching as if I feed him chicken. By the end of the 2nd week he wasn’t eating and was showing signs of anal gland issues. I debated getting a different bag of TOTW but couldn’t take the risk of it being just as bad. I had to switch him to another brand which is primarily salmon. He’s doing much better and doesn’t have the strong fish smell. If there is dramatic difference in formulation, then it needs to be highlighted on the package.

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    Glad to hear your puppy is doing well with the anal gland issue. Anal glands are expressed naturally when a dog has firm poo. We make all of our food in 5 plants here in the US. There are be some variance, a couple of mm, in size due to the dye plates that cut the food after it is cooked. Since we don't add dye to the food there can also be some variance in color. I recommend leaving the food dry for him to eat. The key is to prevent soft poo because then the anal glands may not be expressed naturally

    Dr Heldman@ Taste of the Wild

    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018

    I had a healthy 8-year-old dog die within 3 days of eating from a new bag of Taste of the Wild. There were no other diseases or health problems prior to the sudden death. I will never use this product again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018

    My local feed store recommended this after my older dog started having stomach issues. Worked like a charm! I have been sold ever since, and the loyalty program they offer just makes it all that much better. There are other choices out there, but Taste of the Wild just seems to be the best food for our dogs. (We use the "High Prairie" venison and wild boar variety.)

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    Great Brandon! So glad to gear it

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