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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

Concerned

Notice

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 Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product

Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product

Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product

Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product

Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract

Vitamin E Supplement

Iron Proteinate

Zinc Proteinate

Copper Proteinate

Ferrous Sulfate

Zinc Sulfate

Copper Sulfate

Potassium Iodide

Thiamine Mononitrate

Manganese Proteinate

Manganous Oxide

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin A Supplement

Biotin

Niacin

Calcium Pantothenate

Manganese Sulfate

Sodium Selenite

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Riboflavin

Vitamin D Supplement

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

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

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.

Does Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon contain Dairy?

Does Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon contain Egg?

Does Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon contain Legumes?

Does Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon contain Nuts?

Is Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Formula with Smoked Salmon?