Taste Of The Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula
August 27, 2010
Filed under Dog Food Reviews, Latest Dog Food Reviews, Taste Of The Wild
We could find nothing on TOTW‘s website about the use of ethoxyquin by their suppliers. With Salmon losing up to 40% of its mass after processing, that makes Ocean fish meal as the #1 ingredient. This entire product uses high grade ingredients throughout the formula.
Taste Of The Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula Ingredient Analysis
- Salmon
- Ocean fish meal
- Sweet potatoes
- Potatoes
- Canola oil
Salmon has high amounts of Omega’s.
Ocean fish meal also has high amounts of Omega’s which is very good for dogs skin and coat.
Sweet potatoes contain a lot of Vitamin A and some potassium, vitamin C, B6, riboflavin, copper, pantothetic acid and folic acid.
Potatoes are rich in Vitamin C.
Canola oil is good for a dogs skin and coat.
Taste Of The Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula Ingredient List
Salmon, ocean fish meal, sweet potatoes, potatoes, canola oil, salmon meal, smoked salmon, potato fiber, natural flavor, salt, choline chloride, dried chicory root, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract, dried fermentation products of Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus plantarum, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin D supplement, folic acid.
Taste Of The Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
| Crude Protein | 25.0% | Minimum |
| Crude Fat | 15.0% | Minimum |
| Crude Fiber | 3.0% | Maximum |
| Moisture | 10.0% | Maximum |
| Zinc | 150 mg/kg | Minimum |
| Selenium | 0.4 mg/kg | Minimum |
| Vitamin E | 150 IU/kg | Minimum |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids * | 2.4% | Minimum |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids * | 0.3% | Minimum |
Taste Of The Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula Feeding Guidelines
| Weight (lbs.) | 6 – 12 weeks | 3 – 4 months | 5 – 7 months | 8- 12 months | Adult Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 5 | 1 – 1 1 /3 | 3/4 – 1 1/4 | 2/3 – 3/4 | 1/2 – 2/3 | 1/3 – 1/2 |
| 5 – 10 | 1 1/3 – 2 1/4 | 1 1/4 – 2 | 3/4 – 1 1/3 | 2/3 – 1 | 1/2 – 1 |
| 10 – 20 | 2 1/4 – 3 2/3 | 2 – 3 1/4 | 1 1/3 – 2 1/4 | 1 – 1 3/4 | 1 – 1 1/2 |
| 20 – 30 | 3 2/3 – 4 3/4 | 3 1/4 – 4 1/4 | 2 1/4 – 3 | 1 3/4 – 2 1/2 | 1 1/2 – 2 |
| 30 – 40 | 4 3/4 – 6 | 4 1/4 – 5 1/4 | 3 – 3 2/3 | 2 1/2 – 3 | 2 – 2 1/3 |
| 40 – 60 | - | 5 1/4 – 6 3/4 | 3 2/3 – 5 | 3 – 4 | 2 1/3 – 3 1/4 |
| 60 – 80 | - | - | 5 – 6 | 4 – 4 3/4 | 3 1/4 – 3 3/4 |
| 80 – 100 | - | - | 6 – 7 | 4 3/4 – 5 2/3 | 3 3/4 – 4 1/2 |
| 100 – 125 | - | - | 7 – 8 1/4 | 5 2/3 – 6 1/2 | 4 1/2 – 5 1/4 |
| 125 – 150 | - | - | - | 6 1/2 – 7 1/2 | 5 1/4 – 6 |
| 150 – 175 | - | - | - | 7 1/2 – 8 1/3 | 6 – 6 2/3 |
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this food is really really good cuz my sister uses it for my dog and her dog and boy it sure works and itz really health for them
….but expensive ;(
Our 15 month old black lab has been on TOTW Pacific Stream since we rescued him in Jan 2010. His coat is always glossy. Our vet, vet staff and those that encounter him on our outings are always commenting on how shiny his coat looks and his overall healthy appearance. He always has enough energy to keep up with our 11 month old boxer. Much to our dismay, the boxer does not do well on this food. However, after 9 months of searching, we have finally found a premium food that her digestive system tolerates well.
I disagree with Samantha regarding the cost of TOTW. The price is very reasonable for a high quality food. In fact, TOTW is priced lower than many of the other premium foods in our area.
GREAT food and easily digested. It has less protein than the others, so it is better for the kidneys.
The price is very reasonable and it is the least expensive food for the high quality you get.
I have been feeding this food to my dogs for a few years and in general I am very pleased with it. However, I just opened a fresh bag and found two pieces of machined aluminum inside the bag. One semi-circular piece about 3/4 inch in diameter and 3/8 inch wide and another flat piece about 3/8 X 2 inches. Very strange. Have there been any other reports like this?
After my female miniature schnauzer Jaina gave birth, she became antisocial and lethargic, not wanting even human company. Since the transition, she is energetic, playful and once again social. I feel as though I have my ‘puppy’ back again. All four of my schnauzers’ coats have improved and they spend their days racing one another through the yard making me laugh at their antics. Jaina is usually leading the chase:) Additionally, I spend less time pooper scoopering because their bodies are using all of the food instead of getting rid of it.
The Taste of the Wild website has a statement on the FAQ section guaranteeing that the food is ethoxyquin free…..its in a section called “does this food contain ethoxyquin”
This is an excellent food and such a reasonable price for what I consider a top tier dog food. I recently changed my dogs over to this from Orijen because I have lab who tends to over eat and smaller portions turn him into a crazy beggar. Orijen is awesome and he will go back on that food in rotation but it has a lot more calories – even the senior version is 35 more calories per cup than this food at 360 per cup….
Our 2 year old Saint Bernard has been fed Taste of the wild pacific stream for about 6 months now. He has MANY allergy problems, which seemed to diminish greatly if not end completely on this food until the last bag we purchased. We noticed the size of the kibble was a little bit smaller and a tiny bit lighter in color!!! His allergies went crazy within two weeks time while nothing else in his environment has changed, nor in his diet. It is winter here in MN and He is now blowing his coat horribly, chewing on his feet with scabs inbetween each toe, and itching like crazy.
The TOTW website does not seem to show any ingredient changes for this food but we can’t help but wonder if they did!!
Has anyone else had this problem? or similar problems recently??
Liz
We bought two bags of the wild pacific and noticed the same changes you mentioned. We also wondered about a formula change. We felt the change in color was very noticeable and it no longer has the fish smell. We thought the fish smell was a positive sign of fish oil being used. We have two one year old black labs and since using the new bags we are noticing less shine in their coats. I would like to know what they have changed. I don’t want to pay for high quality ingredients if they are not going to use them.
I have an american bulldog puppy 3 months in age. She is a bug girl @ 27 pounds @ 3 months but my question is about TOTW for a large breed puppy. I have tried her on many foodg like pedirgee was what the breeder had her o and I switched her to authority which worked well…..but the gas was horrible. So when I took her to Pets Mart they had Nutro Max large bree puppy o sale and I decided to give it a try. What a waste of $45 cause she wouldnt even touch it! I ended up giving it to a friend with a farm dog that eats everything. I am now feeding hwer Iams pro smart puppy for large breed and she doesnt like it either, I have been supplimenting her diet with 1 baked boneless skinless chicken breast each day. My question is this since TOTW is the highest rated kibbe I can afford and is All Life Stages is it safe for my bulldog and which recipe would be best for my not so little baby?
I am a Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds and I have been feeding our Aussies the ToTW Pacific Stream dog food for over a year now. They love it and they always have plenty of energy. Their coats are always shiny as well.
I noticed the change in color and size of the food in the last bag that I purchased at our local Tractors Supply so I called the ToTW 800 number. The lady I spoke with said that they don’t put any dyes in the food so the color might vary from bag to bag. She also said that the size of the kibble can change at times because they change the “plates” every so often.
I haven’t noticed any change in our Aussies’ digestion so I have no reason to believe that they changed any of the ingredients. It seems to be the same quality dog food as it was when I first started buying it over a year ago.
Good stuff and I highly recommend it.
We live on a ranch and have two dogs – a border collie mix and a cairn terrier, both rescues. We have been through ALL of the high-end dog foods, and they don’t like them. They’ll ignore them until they’re starving, then grudgingly eat it. I tried TOTW Pacific Stream, and they both DIVED into it! They clean their bowls almost every time. Dandruff and itching have almost vanished, and they’re both more energetic and in happier moods. This is a great, great dog food, very healthy, high in protein, and completely grain-free. We hope and pray it never goes off the market.
I have a Female American Bulldog 80lbs she’s about 4yrs old we’ve had her for about one year now the previous owner used her for breading we think? and she had two litters. We noticed she was shedding a aw full lot and her skin was quite pink.She scratch allot and licked her paws and would get sores and would get hot spots and blister like sores that would scabbed up and would become a balled spot that would becomes juicy.
Also her tummy would be rashy looking and she would just love her belly rubbed with the palm of your hand. when rubbing her belly i couldn’t see any blisters but her skin was Orange or rashy anyways your hand would get moist from rubbing her belly like there was ting blisters or something causing wetness when rubbing her. She’s a white coat dog.
The previous owner fed her Costco dog food the Kirkland in a green bag. I bought the same one until i notice her dry skin and problem with shedding. When we first got her we didn’t noticed the skin problem, we just noticed she shed allot and thought it was do to spring time approaching and she was losing her winter coat, but by summer she was still shedding allot and her coat seam to be too thin, this is also the time she started getting the sores and hot spots.
so we change the food the innova and with in a week or so she grew a nice thick soft shiny white coat and hardly shed at all, but she would still get the hot spots sores and her coat and skin seam oily. so i started mixing her Costco food with the innova 50/50 soon after that she started losing fur again and the rash and pinkish orange skin came back with her scratching and licking her pawls…the innova seam to stop the shedding and gave her a shiny coat but she still would get the hot spots, I don’t know if it was a combination of the food and the hot summer or what? I also gave her skin-eze that was a waste of $80 because it didn’t do anything.
I have her on TOTW “Taste Of The Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula” she just started it last night for dinner and I gave it to her for breakfast, I will feed her twice a day at the recommended daily amounts.. I’M crossing my fingers and hoping this dog food will work for her. I will update later on her progress.