Dog Food Review - Taste of The Wild

 Finding the right food for your dog can be an arduous task. Having two boxers of my own, I’ve learned that this breed can be very food sensitive and my dogs are no exception. During Ella’s puppy months, I struggled for a long time finding a food that worked for her. Some signs associated with intolerance to a food are:

            -Excessive chewing of their paws

            -Diarrhea

            -Flatulence

            -Mucus build-up in eyes/conjunctivitis

            -Skin and coat abnormalities

If you find that your dog is intolerant to a specific food, it is best to check the ingredients and most importantly the protein source. Many times when a dog is intolerant to a food, the common problem is the protein source. For example, if your dog did not do well with a chicken-based food try an alternative such as lamb or bison.

I decided to give Taste of the Wild a try, as Dakota came from his rescue with a low quality food that I did not want to feed him and Ella was exhibiting intolerance to her current food. The flavor I chose was Sierra Mountain. The food was a lamb-based protein. During my two week trial, I noticed that Ella was not chewing her paws and Dakota’s redness on his face went away. Even better, the dogs loved the food, so I found myself in a win-win situation and ended up making this their permanent food.

The reason I wanted to try Taste of the Wild was because of the quality of the food. The food had human grade meat, probiotics, prebiotics, an omega fatty acid blend, and it was grain-free. I would have to say that this food did not disappoint and my dogs couldn’t agree more.  The only con I could find was the price. I feed them both the wet and dry formula, so it was costly. With one can of wet dog food costing $2.38 and a 15 lb. bag of dry dog food costing $30.00, the costs added up quickly.

With two dogs, I go through 3 cans of the wet formula per day and (1) 15 lb. bag of food per week. My monthly dog food bill is about $334.20.

Dry food = (4)- 15 lb. bags of dry x $30 = $120

Wet dog food= 90 cans x $2.38 = $214.20

If you would like to know more about the food, I would encourage you to click on the hyperlink and it will take you to the product details page of the company website which offers detailed information about each of their products.

Source: Taste of the Wild

Adopt Not Shop

Welcome to Wet Nose Chronicles!

This blog is for all dog lovers out there who are looking for insightful information ranging from dog food reviews, health and wellness articles, dog rescue organizations, and much more. Owning a dog is very rewarding, but also comes with a lot of responsibility.

My name is Brittany Newell, I am a student, business analyst, and all around crazy dog lady. Allow me to introduce you to my four legged children, Ella (brindle boxer) and Dakota (white boxer).

Ella and Dakota are both 1 year old boxers. I brought Ella home as a puppy when she was 8 weeks old (a year ago) and Dakota is a rescue that I adopted less than a month ago. After becoming a “rescue mom,” I fully endorse the “adopt not shop” initiative. In other words, all future dogs that come into my home will be from a rescue organization, not a breeder.

As part of my first post, I would like to pay homage to the rescue that I adopted Dakota from and share some helpful information when looking to rescue a dog. The Rescue’s name is Ruff Start Boxer Rescue and you can visit their page by clicking the link. They are located in Wallace, MI, which is in the Upper Peninsula for any of Michigan friends looking to adopt. I promise you they’re worth the drive.

Before being rescued, Dakota was tied to a small chain outside in the freezing cold all day and night. Adopting him gave him the opportunity to sleep in a warm bed and tons of love that many dogs are waiting for the chance to experience. 

For those of you not looking for a boxer or not local,Petfinder is a great website that serves as a database for shelters and rescue organizations to post pictures and information about available pets that are local to you.

Lastly, I have provided a list of things you will want to have before bringing a dog home, I know it sounds rudimentary, but you would be surprised at how helpful a list can be walking into a pet store as the experience can be overwhelming.

-A veterinarian that you trust (if you don’t know one, check out google reviews, I found them to be very helpful when selecting a vet)

-Have an appointment already set up before you bring your dog home to be checked out (be sure to mention your dog is a rescue because many vets will offer a free “rescue check-p”)

-A leash & collar

-Dog Bed

-Dog Food (Try to stick to something with one basic protein, so you can rule out food allergies if necessary)

-A toy that will keep them busy (my recommendations – Red Barn Bully Sticks or Monster Mouth)

-High Value Treats (ex. Chicken Jerky Treats) that you only give 1-2 times a day

-Low Value Treats (ex. Small biscuit that you can use several times a day to reinforce good behavior and use to teach basic commands

-Dog ID Tag with his her name & contact information in the event your dog gets loose

Thank you for reading and be sure to check back for new posts with helpful information on food reviews and other health and wellness topics!

Sincerely,

Brittany