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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Taste of the Wild
Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★☆☆
3.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
Moderate
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Fish
Unknown Fish Meal
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Poultry
Red meat
Shellfish
Pros
Includes a fair number of clearly named animal ingredients.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon dry dog food good?
Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon is a dry dog food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
28%
Fat
17%
Est. Carbs
44%
Fiber
3.3%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (28% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.
References
Fat is High (17% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
44 of 44 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
5
Notice
1
1
Salmon
2
Ocean Fish Meal
3
Sweet Potatoes
4
Potatoes
5
Canola Oil
6
Salmon Meal
7
Smoked Salmon
8
Potato Fiber
9
Natural Flavor
10
Salt
11
Choline Chloride
12
Dried Chicory Root
13
Tomatoes
14
Blueberries
15
Raspberries
16
Yucca Schidigera Extract
17
Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product
18
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
19
Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product
20
Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product
21
Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract
22
Vitamin E Supplement
23
Iron Proteinate
24
Zinc Proteinate
25
Copper Proteinate
26
Ferrous Sulfate
27
Zinc Sulfate
28
Copper Sulfate
29
Potassium Iodide
30
Thiamine Mononitrate
31
Manganese Proteinate
32
Manganous Oxide
33
Ascorbic Acid
34
Vitamin A Supplement
35
Biotin
36
Niacin
37
Calcium Pantothenate
38
Manganese Sulfate
39
Sodium Selenite
40
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
41
Vitamin B12 Supplement
42
Riboflavin
43
Vitamin D Supplement
44
Folic Acid
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Ocean Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Ocean Fish Meal.
Higher-caution ingredients: Ocean Fish Meal have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Canola Oil have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Moderate
Moderate
Named
67%
Unnamed
33%
Mixed clarity: 67% of Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 33% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Salmon
Salmon Meal
Smoked Salmon
Unnamed
Ocean Fish Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Salmon
Ocean Fish Meal
Salmon Meal
Smoked Salmon
Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon dry dog food Review
Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
You need to know the exact animal source of every protein
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 67% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
On a dry-matter basis: 28% protein, 17% fat, 44% estimated carbohydrates.
100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish.
Frequently asked questions
Is Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon good for dogs?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
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