Taste of the Wild

    • Gold Top Dog

    Taste of the Wild

    I previously wrote about Canidae because that is what I now feed Gibson.  Its really about the Diamond plant in South Carolina more than the food itself.  I had heard that they were not shipping anything from the South Carolina plant but didn't know if Canidae is from that plant or not.   I know a lot of you guys switch to TOTW, it seems to be the  food for now so I was surprised there is not any conversation going on about this, unless I just missed it.

    Well this morning saw that TOTW is NOT shipping right now because of that recall...having nothing to do with THEIR food but only the plant it is made at.  Meanwhile, Canidae wrote to me last week to say they are on top of it all and yes, they are still shipping. 

    So what the heck.........I guess I can't believe Canidae...that makes me mad.  Wondering about you guys that are feeding TOTW..

    • Gold Top Dog

    Ugh, since this whole Diamond thing (and previous issues with their quality control) I've just completely switched my dogs from anything made by Diamond.  I used to use both the Naturals and the TOTW.

    Now I'm feeding California Naturals Grain Free (not because P&G is necessarily better, but it's one of the very few grain-free foods that doesn't also contain potatoes, which I'm trying to eliminate because one of my dogs gets yeasty allergies).

    My cats are still on the TOTW.  I don't know what I'm going to switch them to yet, but I'm almost definitely going to switch them soon.

    • Gold Top Dog

     I was not aware of any of this!  I feed TOTW to both the 5 dogs and the 10 cats.  I buy once a month.  Will have to figure out what to do next.

    BTW, I think Nutrisca is also potato free.

     

    • Gold Top Dog

    TOTW has not been recalled....its fine......just that we have to wonder how soon before they ship again.

    • Gold Top Dog

    I've been looking at Nutrisca (heard very good things!) but the only place within 50 miles of me that sells it is WAY WAY out of my way :(  At least I can get the CA Naturals at a couple different feed stores on my way home.

    Maybe I'll call them up though and find out if there's any way they can start orering the Nutrisca for me.  I'd definitely be willing to give it a try!

    • Silver

    I didn't know about this!  I'm still working on a huge bag of TOTW that I got with a Groupon, so I haven't tried to buy any in a few weeks.  If I see some at the pet supply store where I get Layla's food, I will pick up another bag just in case.

     Thanks for the info, I didn't realize there was a disruption.

    • Gold Top Dog

    When I picked up the Canidae from PSP two weeks ago they had one other bag...I might go get it just in case.  They order it in for me but someone messed up and two people ordered it so they had an extra bag....wonder if anyone else might have bought it.    Don;t know why they don't order Beef and Fish to sell in the store, they said they don't beccause corporate didn't tell them to.

     

    • Puppy
    we were feeding my dog TOTW until about a month ago. i didn't even know about any potential recall or about them not shipping. we switch him over to Acana (which is a slightly cheaper version of Orijen) and he loves it. so maybe that would work for you guys as a hold-over until you can get TOTW again. if your pups are anything like mine, he won't even touch food that isn't high protein anymore.
    • Gold Top Dog

    Precise has two new, grain free, potato free formulas. Instinct and Darford's Zero G are potato free, too. Bean is currently eating Instinct. Every grain free I tried made her super skinny, but she looks awesome, on this. I guess potato doesn't agree with her. I want to try the Precise grain frees with her, when she goes back on kibble.

    • Bronze

     At this point, I find it very hard to trust any foods associated with Diamond. There are lots of other quality foods out there with a better track record than Diamond.

    • Bronze

     Taste of The Wild and others now on recall list!!

    • Gold Top Dog
    Well that's great  Sad   My mom told me Jetta threw up last night and she couldn't figure out why. She feeds her ToTW and just bought a new bag a few days ago.
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    jettababy
    Well that's great  Sad   My mom told me Jetta threw up last night and she couldn't figure out why. She feeds her ToTW and just bought a new bag a few days ago.

     

    awww.. Very sorry to hear that  Sad  I hope she will be ok. Your Mom should contact them ASAP and of course stop the TOTW!

    • Gold Top Dog

    From everything I have read, NO dogs have gotten sick, but 14 humans have.

     

    • Bronze

    dyan

    From everything I have read, NO dogs have gotten sick, but 14 humans have.

     

     

     

     Well I personally know 2 families with sick pets and  eat TOTW.. Coincidence?  Maybe.. but why take the chance. I surely am not all knowing and am in no position to tell anyone else what to do. I am just a petlover and thought I would post any info I felt may help someone.  I hope your right and no pets get ill. I would love it!! Hope All Our Pets Stay Healthy And Safe!

     

     

    Beautiful Dog by the way!

     

    If I were in Jetta's shoes... it wouldnt hurt to contact TOTW and at least temporarily stop feeding TOTW until they can verify the safety of the bag.