Taste of the Wild High Prairie

Taste of the Wild High Prairie dog food earns a lot of respect from experts and owners, though there are a few caveats from some. This a grain-free food with lots of protein sourced from high-quality and even unusual sources. The very first ingredient is bison, followed by lamb meal and chicken meal. Farther down the ingredients list you'll find roasted bison and roasted venison. Carbohydrates come from preferred sources such as sweet potatoes, peas and potatoes rather than low-quality grains.

Some negatives do come up in reviews. Mary Straus at DogAware.com notes that bison and venison are quality meats, but such exotic proteins are best held in reserve for use should a food allergy surface. Mike Sagman at PetFoodAdvisor.com says the generic term "fish meal" doesn't adequately address that ingredient, adding that it's always preferable to see a named fish species. One positive, however, is that the fish meal is free of ethoxyquin. Taste of the Wild is made by Diamond Pet Foods and certain batches were part of the 2012 recall over salmonella concerns, along with several other brands, including some other well-regarded ones manufactured by the company. However, Diamond reports that Taste of the Wild has not tested positive for salmonella.

Taste of the Wild High Prairie is one of a number of high-quality foods that rate well with experts, though some give a nod to other choices such as Orijen Adult Formula (*Est. $40 per 15.4 lb. bag). Natural Balance Original Ultra (*Est. $30 per 15 lb. bag) costs about the same as Taste of the Wild High Prairie and contains some grains, albeit better quality. However, it is easier to find at large pet stores and the company has an extensive testing program that has drawn praise.

Many top reviewers have their say on Taste of the Wild dog foods. Those include DogFoodAdvisor.com, PetFoodRatings.net, Dog Food Reviews and DogAware.com. Only Natural Pet Store hosts a good selection of user reviews.