Taste of the Wild - Pet Food Based on Pet's Ancestral Diet

Taste of the Wild pet foods is produced by the family-owned pet food manufacturer, Diamond. All Taste of the Wild formulas include Diamond’s own proprietary species-specific probiotics under the expert watch of their superior comprehensive food safety system. What this means is that all products are ensured to be of the highest quality standards.

Taste of the Wild boasts the same proprietary formulation technology as Diamond along with the same professional team of experts and scientists incorporating the latest research from veterinary medicine (DVMs), pet food nutrition (PhD), food microbiology (PhD), food production, and food science. All Diamond and Taste of the Wild formulas meet the dietary needs of dogs and cats of all life stages and specialized diets.

Taste of the Wild Pet Foods - Quality Dog & Cat Food

 
Why Choose Taste of the Wild?

 

Proprietary Species Specific Probiotic Technology:

Taste of the Wild holds the same value of healthy digestive and immune systems and knows that bacteria in a probiotic must be viable, alive, and able to multiply. Diamond Taste of the Wild is one of only a very few pet food manufacturers who add their probiotics to the food AFTER the cooking process, which would otherwise kill beneficial bacteria

 

Taste of the Wild Benefits from Diamond Developed Species Specific Probiotics

All Taste of the Wild formulas offer the same proprietary beneficial bacteria of species-specific probiotics as Diamond. Their probiotics have been developed from probiotic strains already found in dog and cat GI Tracts. “K9 Strain” is Diamond’s specific probiotic for dogs and “Viables Probiotics” is their probiotic specifically developed for cats.

 

GUARANTEED 80 Million CFU Per Pound of Viable Probiotics

Viable probiotics are referred to as Colony Forming Units (CFU). Taste of the Wild Diamond Probiotics are guaranteed to provide 80 million colony-forming units (CFU) of live, active probiotic cultures per pound. What this means for pets is that they will be able to digest more effectively and that they will be healthier and stronger.

  • K9 Probiotics is used in Taste of the Wild dog food product lines
  • Viables Probiotics are used in Taste of the Wild cat food product lines
  • K9 Strain Probiotics and Viables Probiotics are processed under strict quality and safety standards and guaranteed to be free of harmful pathogens or other contaminants

 

Why Are Probiotics Important?

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that help maintain digestive health and support a healthy immune system by keeping potentially harmful bacteria at bay. Like humans, probiotics help dogs and cats break down food and absorb nutrients more efficiently, and, because 70 percent of an animal’s immune system is housed in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, a healthy digestive system is vital to the overall health and vitality of any animal.

 

Diamond’s Comprehensive Food Safety System:

Diamond has developed one of the most comprehensive food safety systems that guide its processes and ensure the quality and safety of every product in the Diamond family.

 

On-Site Product Testing

Diamond tests and monitors every critical aspect of their manufacturing pre-production, production, and post-production processes:

  • Mycotoxin Control - 1,340 mycotoxin tests/week

    Mycotoxins are toxic chemicals produced by fungi that can occasionally appear in grains. Therefore, no grain ingredients are allowed to enter Diamond facilities without having been thoroughly analyzed. Additionally, they test all finished products prior to release

  • Microbial Testing - 1,600+ microbiological tests/week

    Diamond conducts over 1,600 microbiological tests every week. All topical palatants and probiotics must have a Certificate of Analysis and prove to be Salmonella-negative before submission to their facilities.

  • Oxidative Stability Tests on Fats & Oils - 225+ tests/week

    Oxidation occurs when atoms (or groups of atoms) gain oxygen or lose hydrogen.What this ultimately means is that if fats and oils are exposed to air and light for any length of time, they undergo oxidation and hydrolysis reactions; the fats and oils then develop an unpleasant taste and odor and are termed, “rancid”. Oxidation Stability is an estimate of how quickly a fat or oil will become rancid.

  • 7,500+ Ingredient Nutritional tests/month

    Diamond provides an advance scope of food nutritional analysis and testing methods that help confirm the nutrient content of each product. These tests also ensure their food compliance with regulators when manufacturing and selling products.

  • Water Purification

    Diamond’s reverse-osmosis water purification process ensures the water they use is free from microorganisms and any possible contaminants.

  • Air Quality Control

    All facilities are segregated into zones to ensure the separation of raw materials from finished products and equipped with HEPA®-filtered and ozone air-treated handling units.

  • 56,000+ Finished Product Nutritional Test/month with their “Test and Hold” Program

    No product is released into distribution without adhering to the strict standards of Diamond’s Test and Hold Program, in which product tests are conducted by a certified, independent laboratory.

  • 18+ Hours of Employee Safety Training per Employee/year

    Diamond puts safety at the forefront of all they do. Training helps expand knowledge and experienc and helps ensure everyones safety.

  • 600+ Safety Assessments/year

    Diamond safety assessments identify potential safety and damage; it involves risk analysis and the likelihood of a risk. Diamond’s overall purpose of safety assessment is to focus on providing their work family with a safe, healthy environment by diminishing potential issues.

     

 
Discover Taste of the Wild Product Lines:

Taste of the Wild PREY Limited Ingredient Food for Dogs

A simplified approach to pet food based on the native diet protein sources of dogs and cats. In the wild, diets are simpler and consist primarily of the prey that animals hunt. Domesticated dogs and cats can still access this type of complete diet.

Often, the meat source in pet food will be rendered, or cooked twice — first by the supplier, then by the manufacturer. Taste of the Wild meats are cooked once in their state-of-the-art facilities to retain as much nutritional integrity as possible.

Taste of the Wild PREY Limited Ingredient for Dogs Benefits & Features:

  • Guaranteed probiotics - formulated with K9 strain probiotics (guaranteed 80M CFU per pound of food
  • 4 key ingredients or less: animal protein source, lentils, tomato pomace, chicken fat
  • Real animal protein is the first ingredient in each recipe
  • No by-product meals are used - only real, pasture-raised Angus beef, cage-free turkey, or spring-fed water-raised trout are used
  • Made with non-GMO ingredients

 

Taste of the Wild Grain Free Food for Dogs

A modern diet inspired by nature. Roasted and smoke-flavored proteins that dogs crave, in a variety of grain-free recipes.

Taste of the Wild Grain Free for Dogs Benefits & Features:

  • Guaranteed probiotics - formulated with animal-specific probiotics (guaranteed 80M CFU per pound of food
  • Grain-free recipes
  • Ancient grain recipes like grain sorghum, millet, quinoa, and chia seeds are naturally high in fiber and rich in protein
  • Real animal protein is the first ingredient in each recipe - real meat, fish, or fowl
  • Antioxidants with guaranteed levels of zinc, selenium, and vitamin E support immune system
  • Balanced levels of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids work together to support healthy skin and shiny coat
  • Grain free includes vegetables, legumes, and fruits like sweet potatoes, peas, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, and more provide vitamins, minerals, powerful antioxidants and fiber to help support overall health and well-being
  • Grain free includes dried chicory root which is a prebiotic fiber providing fuel for beneficial probiotic bacteria in the digestive system
  • DHA grain free all life stages and puppy dog foods are made with salmon oil which is an excellent source of DHA (helps support and develop brain and vision in puppies and nursing or pregnant dogs
  • All life stages nutrition recipes provide the vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients that pets need throughout their life

 

Taste of the Wild Ancient Grain Food for Dogs

The first ingredient in each formula is real venison, salmon, lamb, fowl, or bison. These canine favorite roasted and smoke-flavored proteins are paired with ancient grains like grain sorghum, millet, quinoa, and chia seeds.

Ancient grains are naturally high in fiber and rich in protein. Unchanged for thousands of years, different grains provide various vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega fatty acids.

Taste of the Wild Ancient Grains for Dogs Benefits & Features:

  • Guaranteed probiotics - formulated with animal-specific probiotics (guaranteed 80M CFU per pound of food
  • Ancient grain recipes like grain sorghum, millet, quinoa, and chia seeds are naturally high in fiber and rich in protein
  • Real animal protein is the first ingredient in each recipe - real meat, fish, or fowl
  • Antioxidants with guaranteed levels of zinc, selenium, and vitamin E support immune system
  • Balanced levels of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids work together to support healthy skin and shiny coat
  • Supports muscles, organ function, the immune system, supports healthy skin, and shiny coat
  • Good for all life stages

 

Taste of the Wild PREY Limited Ingredient Food for Cats

A simplified approach to pet food based on the native diet protein sources of dogs and cats. In the wild, diets are simpler and consist primarily of the prey that animals hunt. Domesticated dogs and cats can still access this type of complete diet.

Often, the meat source in pet food will be rendered, or cooked twice — first by the supplier, then by the manufacturer. Taste of the Wild meats are cooked once in their state-of-the-art facilities to retain as much nutritional integrity as possible.

Taste of the Wild PREY Limited Ingredient for Cats Benefits & Features:

  • Guaranteed probiotics - formulated with Viables strain probiotics (guaranteed 80M CFU per pound of food
  • 3 key ingredients or less: animal protein source, lentils, chicken fat
  • Real animal protein is the first ingredient in each recipe
  • No by-product meals are used - only real, pasture-raised angus beef or cage-free turkey are used
  • Carefully selected vitamins and minerals
  • Grain-free recipe
  • Made with non-gmo ingredients
  • No additives, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives

 

Taste of the Wild Grain Free Food for Cats

A modern diet inspired by nature. Taste of the Wild is nutritious food inspired by the unique protein sources that dogs and cats were meant to eat. Taste of the Wild provides complete pet foods based on the protein sources from canine and feline ancestral diets.

Taste of the Wild for Cats Benefits & Features:

  • Guaranteed probiotics - formulated with animal-specific probiotics (guaranteed 80M CFU per pound of food
  • Dry and canned formulas
  • Ancient grain recipes like grain sorghum, millet, quinoa, and chia seeds are naturally high in fiber and rich in protein
  • Real animal protein is the first ingredient in each recipe - real meat, fish, or fowl
  • Veterinarians recommend feeding wet food as part of your cat’s diet to lower carbohydrate intake and to increase water intake, both important features in feline nutrition.
  • Balanced levels of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids work together to support healthy skin and shiny coat
  • Grain free formulas
  • All life stages nutrition recipes provide the vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients that pets need throughout their life

 

 
Videos - Learn More About Taste of the Wild Pet Foods:

If you don't find what you are looking for, or you need help choosing the right product for your pet, please use the live chat button at the bottom of the page. We’ll be happy to help you!

57 Results

Per Page
To top