I fed my Irish Wolfhound, Seamus, TOTW Pacific Stream for years!! As a scientist myself, I’d consider this a fluke rather than fact based off the evidence. I’d want more thorough testing before making decisions.
This was after seeing Pet Fooled on Netflix and reading Buyer Beware.
Trying to find a good quality dog food is hard to do without all the crap they put in them now. A 30 pound dog is 13.6 kg, so max dose would be 136 mg. And that is equivalent to 136,000 mcg. I’ve been feeding my 2-year old, 90 pound rescue Nature’s Domain, sold at Costco but manufactured by Diamond.
It has been almost a month now that she has been eating this flavor.
The wet dog food range of Taste of the Wild is limited to a grain-free lineup consisting of five recipes in a gravy mixture. The suit further states that the implication of TOTW’s marketing campaign is to distract (deceive) consumers from making a balanced evaluation of the product for what it actually is.In other words, as I’ve said in another comment, if it’s “dog food” (animal feed) then sell it that way and dispense with the gimmicky images and adjectives, like “roasted” venison and “prairie raised” bison … which gives the impression to the consumer that the food is worth more than it is.Does cat food have the same issue?
Taste of the Wild dog food is being specifically targeted because other dog food companies are tired of customers buying Taste of the Wild over their corn and wheat filled dog foods.
I thought I was getting the best food for my baby. I’m guessing that dog and cat food is far down the list of concerns. But I would choose this any day over other premium brands like Royal Canin that will put 4% of meat in their feed plus lots of relatively useless fillers.By the way, I hear some people arguing that feeding your pet (raw or cooked) meat only is the way to go. This was a voluntary recall resulting from the potential contamination from Salmonella bacteria.
Our dog is sensitive to grains and also potato/starches, so we avoid them. However, be warned (and hopefully not disillusioned) that TOTW/Diamond won’t defend a “negative” because the accuser must prove what it claims. Yes, a metal detector. But it’s been like the movie, The Poltergeist around here. The only reason I’m here is so I can keep kibble feeders up to date and try to educate them on why kibble and commercial treats is a bad ideaI fed my dogs that for years, I lost two of them to speenatic masses. I am so po’d!!! Remember, pet food is regulated as ‘feed’, not as ‘food’. She has the usual fatty masses most older dogs get but other than that shes fine for her age.
And it was recommended by the vet.We fed our Papillon Phoebe TOTW Wetlands dry for about 7 of her almost eleven years. So Not sure about Rachel Ray Nutrish…I’ve also read that it is rated as one of the worse out there. “You might try Texas Tripe. Defendants violated Illinois law by incorrectly claiming through their Marketing and omissions that the Contaminated Dog Foods possessed superior qualities when they did not, based on the presence of Heavy Metals, pesticides, acrylamide, BPA, and/or unnatural or other ingredients that do not conform to the labels.” Technically the suit is referencing the “presence of” contaminants (as in a positive vs. a negative) with the risk being attributed to accumulation and aggravation of other conditions. And because of the natural degradation of the agricultural environment anyway, other toxins are being incorporated. So what This isn’t about any one single comment trying to “prove” their viewpoint over another. And its much harder to undo something than prevent it. I started making homemade food for my four pups 5 months ago and I would never ever go back. !How do you find out who can be apart of the lawsuit? Good point so I’ll be interested to find out what the response is that that!If you read the entire lawsuit they name several other flavors and provide the heavy metal values.I just read it, and I’m so angry right now. My current family of dogs include 3 German Shepherds and 3 Yorkies, all raised on raw. We can’t afford to feed 100% raw, so we give him some raw and some kibble…maybe 50-50. You can also go to “Planet Paws” on FB or the web for more balanced recipes. lolHi Samuel. FDA is inundated with the human food chain problems and our furry families do not raise the same level of concern.
A 30lb bag of TOTW is about $53 and lasts 2 months for my 30lb boy. Since the switch she has been really itchy/sratchy all the time and has some constipation and pain/discomfort in her colon when going potty. Based on the taste of the wild dog food rating, pet parents often recommend this nutrition. I dont know what to feed her now..
Have they changed the formula or are they still selling it with all the chemicals in it?Feeling the same here! To do this, Side by side – the human food maximum established by FDA is barely measurable compared to the lead found in the Taste of the Wild dog food (per the lawsuit).The level of lead considered risk in pet food is completely different than in human food. And I think those consumers (who buy it in droves) have a right to know what they’re buying as well. Everything ‘feed’ is different.The FDA or AAFCO has not established a legal maximum of lead in pet food.
I wonder now if this could be why? Everyone has something to say! I am anxiously following these posts. She even eats raw vegetables as treats!! Once again, it is about the accumulation of these toxins in the dog’s system because it is eating the same meal/recipe/brand over YEARS.
I’m disabled. 5 years old and I’ve raised her on taste of the wild venison.
Royal Canine has a decent reputation.and if bad for humans it most likely is worse for our 4 legged kids.Simultaneous exposure to multiple heavy metals may produce a toxic effect that is additive, antagonistic, or synergistic. How many lots did they test? The rep told me the amount of lead stated would set off a metal detector which they actually run their food through.
Then found out all the issues. !If the Costco brand (Nature’s Domain made by Diamond) PF was tested as positive for the same contaminants, would certainly confirm the case against TOTW. Admirable that your dogs are doing well.
All results and the quote of water in Flint, MI – it’s in there.Has anyone READ the lawsuit, by the way, By the way it’s about more than “just” lead (bad enough) and goes to the real heart of the matter. I have no vomiting or diarrhea and all my dogs are issue free.Pet Owner…I am stunned as well. I am so upset, for almost 5 years we have fed him taste of the wild foods ( various flavors). Its all 3rd party labs.