Taste of the Wild High Prairie
Dogs with chicken or grain sensitivities who need novel protein sources at a reasonable price
Purina Pro Plan Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice
Owners who trust veterinary-backed nutrition and want excellent palatability
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Taste of the Wild High Prairie
Dogs with chicken or grain sensitivities who need novel protein sources at a reasonable price
Taste of the Wild offers exotic proteins (bison, venison) at a surprisingly accessible price point. The grain-free formula suits dogs with sensitivities, though the FDA's ongoing DCM investigation into grain-free diets is worth monitoring. Excellent safety record and strong value for a novel-protein food.
Strengths
- Novel protein sources (roasted bison, roasted venison) ideal for dogs with common allergies
- Grain-free formula with sweet potatoes and peas as carb sources
- Clean safety record with zero recalls in 5+ years
Limitations
- Grain-free formulas have been investigated by FDA for potential DCM links
- Bison and venison are listed but meal forms provide the bulk of animal protein
- Made by Diamond Pet Foods — shares manufacturing with budget brands
When to Choose Purina Pro Plan Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice
Owners who trust veterinary-backed nutrition and want excellent palatability
Purina Pro Plan is the most veterinarian-recommended brand in this comparison, backed by decades of feeding trial data. The shredded blend texture is genuinely unique and dogs tend to love it. The trade-off is corn gluten meal and by-product meal in the formula — ingredients that premium brands avoid.
Strengths
- Backed by extensive feeding trials and veterinary research at Purina labs
- Unique shredded blend texture combines hard kibble with tender meaty pieces
- Live probiotics added for digestive health — one of few brands offering this
Limitations
- Contains corn gluten meal and poultry by-product meal in the ingredient list
- Dec 2022/Feb 2023 recalls of veterinary diet lines raise brand-level concerns
- Ingredient transparency is limited — vague sourcing information
