Wolf King who uses it?

[fastninja]

I was thinking about switching Koda from her current dog food to wolf king. Who has used it and what changes did you see ? Is it worth the price?

[presagirls]

Overall the food looks decent, but it has ALOT of grain as most Solid Gold does.

[SteelFistVelvetGlove]

http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/

This might be of interest.

[SteelFistVelvetGlove]

Editors

Registered: October 2005
Posts: 3764 Review Date: Thu December 27, 2007 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: Not Indicated | Rating: 0
Pros: First four ingredients are named meat products, high meat content, grainless, quality ingredients throughout Cons:
The first four ingredients in this food are all named meat products. The first two are meat inclusive of water content (about 80%) and once that is removed it is likely that these ingredients would be more accurately placed somewhat further down the ingredient list (ingredients are listed in order of weight). However, since it is followed by two meat meal ingredients, and a further meat meal ingredient, herring meal, sixth on the ingredient list. This, and strong macronutrient breakdown give very high confidence in the level of meat content of the food.


This is an entirely grainless dog food. The major carbohydrate source is potatoes, which are also a good source of B vitamins and other minerals. There is a good range of fruits/vegetables in the food, whole eggs and a good range of probiotics.


This food is outstanding in that it contains no grains whatsoever. Grains are not a natural part of a canine diet and it is pleasing to see dog foods on the market that exclude grains completely from the diet. This is a far more natural food concept and combined with a complete lack of any low quality or controversial ingredients is the reason this food is placed in a class above the more conventional form dry dog foods.


The only caution we would make on this food is that the high protein and calcium content may make it suitable for adult dogs only, particularly in the case of large breeds.

[SteelFistVelvetGlove]

Some grains are better than others.

The primary grains in the food are millet, rice and barley. Millet is a good quality grain, easily digested and non-allergenic. Rice is also a good quality grain and source of carbohydrates, protein and fibre. Barley is a further good quality grains, but rice bran is a grain fragment and filler. Canola oil is a good source of linoleic acid.

[yy1207]

too much carbo in solid gold, innova is a good choice

[presagirls]

Dogs have no need for grains......

"The pancreas releases amylase, a digestive enzyme to break down starch to maltose. Dogs, unlike omnivores, do not have amylase in their saliva to help break down starches in the mouth. Consequently, they are not as efficient at digesting starches, and have a difficult time with a diet high in most complex carbohydrates, which will stay in the dogs’ digestive tract longer, causing more energy to be used to try and absorb these foods. The consequence of eating a diet high in starches is seen in bulky, thick stools.

Feces are most often 25% solid material, and 75% water. This can vary with the type of diet fed. A diet based more on carbohydrates, such as grains, tends to produce larger stools and contain more water. A diet of raw meat and bones produces stools that are very small, and contain less moisture. Odor is dependent on the amount of bacteria available for fermentation, and so a diet of meat (protein) and bones (calcium) produces stool that is far less odoriferous than one of grains.Grains need a longer digestion period, and spend more time in the digestive system. The carbohydrates that were not entirely digested in the small intestine continue to ferment in the colon. The bacteria in the large intestine also contribute to the development of Vitamin K, necessary for blood clotting. These same bacteria produce the B vitamins, which are passed in the feces. Animals that eat a diet primarily of processed dog food may become attracted to eating feces in order to gain this valuable nutrient."

[SteelFistVelvetGlove]

If people due to budget/costs or not wanting to go through the effort of feeding raw (which an be less expensive depending on the kibble one compares against) and they insist on buying kibbles with grain, then it is good to know the best kibbles that have grain in them. Not everyone is going to go with RAW or can afford the kibbles that have no grain.

[Darianna]

Obviously, if Wolf King is better quality than what you are feeding now, I say make the switch....there are only positive gains that can be made feeding your dog better quality food (they are what you put into them).

If you ever want to learn more about what's in the kibble you are presently feeding, and compare those ingredients to Wolf King, check out this online-tool: http://www.naturapet.com/tools/ingredient.asp

[Darianna]

Dogs have no need for grains......

"The pancreas releases amylase, a digestive enzyme to break down starch to maltose. Dogs, unlike omnivores, do not have amylase in their saliva to help break down starches in the mouth. Consequently, they are not as efficient at digesting starches, and have a difficult time with a diet high in most complex carbohydrates, which will stay in the dogs’ digestive tract longer, causing more energy to be used to try and absorb these foods. The consequence of eating a diet high in starches is seen in bulky, thick stools.

Feces are most often 25% solid material, and 75% water. This can vary with the type of diet fed. A diet based more on carbohydrates, such as grains, tends to produce larger stools and contain more water. A diet of raw meat and bones produces stools that are very small, and contain less moisture. Odor is dependent on the amount of bacteria available for fermentation, and so a diet of meat (protein) and bones (calcium) produces stool that is far less odoriferous than one of grains.Grains need a longer digestion period, and spend more time in the digestive system. The carbohydrates that were not entirely digested in the small intestine continue to ferment in the colon. The bacteria in the large intestine also contribute to the development of Vitamin K, necessary for blood clotting. These same bacteria produce the B vitamins, which are passed in the feces. Animals that eat a diet primarily of processed dog food may become attracted to eating feces in order to gain this valuable nutrient."

great info!

[Julio Anton]

You should try Orijen (fish). I started two weeks ago and plan to stay using it.

[Meredith S.]

You should try Orijen (fish). I started two weeks ago and plan to stay using it.


I feed the Orijen chicken ;)