Taste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Grain-Free Recipe with Roasted Bison and Venison Adult Dry Dog Food, Made with High Protein from Real Meat and Guaranteed Nutrients and Probiotics 28lb

The first ingredient in this dog food is buffalo. Although it is a quality item, raw buffalo contains about 80% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.The second ingredient is lamb meal. Lamb meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh lamb.The third ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in a dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.The fourth ingredient is egg product, an unspecified (wet or dry?) form of shell-free eggs. Quality can vary significantly. Lower grade egg product can even come from commercial hatcheries — from eggs that have failed to hatch.In any case, eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.The fifth ingredient is pea protein, what remains of a pea after removing the starchy part of the vegetable.Even though it contains over 80% protein, this ingredient would be expected to have a lower biological value than meat.And less costly plant-based products like this can notably boost the total protein reported on the label — a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.The sixth ingredient includes peas. Peas are a quality source of carbohydrates. And like all legumes, they’re rich in natural fiber.However, peas contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.The seventh ingredient is potato. Potatoes can be considered a gluten-free source of digestible carbohydrates. Yet with the exception of perhaps their caloric content, potatoes are of only modest nutritional value to a dog.The eighth ingredient is canola oil. Unfortunately, canola can be a controversial item. That’s because it can sometimes (but not always) be derived from genetically modified rapeseed.Yet others cite the fact canola oil can be a significant source of essential omega-3 fatty acids.In any case, plant-based oils like canola are less biologically available to a dog than fish oil as a source of quality omega-3 fats.The ninth ingredient is tomato pomace. Tomato pomace is a controversial ingredient, a by-product remaining after processing tomatoes into juice, soup and ketchup.Many praise tomato pomace for its high fiber and nutrient content, while others scorn it as an inexpensive pet food filler.Just the same, there’s probably not enough tomato pomace here to make much of a difference.From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this product.With four notable exceptions…First, flaxseed is one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Provided they’ve first been ground into a meal, flax seeds are also rich in soluble fiber.However, flaxseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.Next, salmon oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids. These two high quality fats boast the highest bio-availability to dogs and humans.Depending on its level of freshness and purity, salmon oil should be considered a commendable addition.In addition, chicory root is rich in inulin, a starch-like compound made up of repeating units of carbohydrates and found in certain roots and tubers.Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, it’s also a prebiotic used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract.And lastly, this food contains chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.

high quality, and my dogs love it. i mix it with food with grains per their vets advice so id love to see it with more healthy grains. good value for money

This high protein kibble had an immediate impact on my dog's diet. Within a week of transitioning to it from another carb loaded kibble he stopped scarfing his food, and ate less in general - he left some of it in his bowl and finished later. I was able to transition him from 2 cups twice a day to 1 &1/2 cups twice a day and he wasn't hungry. The pounds started naturally coming off my 8 yr old pitbull. Highly recommend!!

This is the only food that doesn't cause an allergic reaction, and my dog maintains a healthy coat and is very happy

My two boys (a 3 years old Maltipoo and a 2.5 years Shih Tzu) used to have Eukanuba since they were little. A month ago, the local Petco informed me that Eukanuba was recalling some types of their dog dry food. It's a red flag in my mind! So I did more research and I fount out that Eukanuba is not worth how much I paid. To find the best food for my furry boys, I listed about 20 different products and kept narrowing down my list......THIS IS IT!!A website called DOG FOOD ANALYSIS gave this product a 6 star (the highest level of Dry Dog Food) and explained why they rated so. My boys easily jump into their new food on the first day~ I just wished that I can make this change earlier.The only drawback with TOTW High Prairie is: the FAT is relatively high, especially my boys are just family pets instead of working dog. I really need to pay attention on their weight control for health concern. The ideal protein for my small breed, adult dog is around 18% and recommended Fat is 9-15%. Because TOTW High Prairie has a minimum fat of 18% (refer to dogfoodanalysis.com), I usually mix it with Wellness Core Reduced Fat (Fat: 9-10%) to prevent overweight. They even love Wellness Core Reduced Fat more... I wish Wellness can have sale to make the price more affordable though.In a nutshell, if your dog is family pet like mine and has regular exerice, TOTW High Prairie would be the best choice at its ingredients and price. I will continue buying this product.

My dogs absolutely love this food. It’s the best there is. No itchy no allergies and great buy. It’s amazing my dogs are healthier than ever. Their fur is great they love it.

Healthy good food. Dog has always liked it. Enough said! 👍🏼 No heath, illness issues from the food.

I’ve fed my German shepherd this her whole life. She 16 years old. She loves it. I believe she has lived so long because of this food. I like that you can switch flavors within the food and it doesn’t give her diarrhea. I buy her 4 or 5 bags at once of all the different flavors. I’ve never had any problems.