Wilderness is built around animal protein, and kibble is its core, with 39 of the 58 recipes. Kibble protein runs from 28% to 36% as fed and averages 32%, against 26.9% for the catalog's kibbles. Estimated starch runs from 23% to 37% and averages 30.9%, against 37.4%. Calories average 401 kcal per cup, close to the catalog's 395.
Fish appears in 38 kibbles and chicken in 30, with beef, lamb, venison, bison, rabbit, duck and turkey in fewer recipes. The 15 wet recipes run from 7% to 10.5% protein and average 9.2%, against a catalog wet average of 8.3%. Thirteen of them are grain free, and chicken appears in 14. The 4 Trail Toppers all read 8% protein, well under the 18.4% catalog average for toppers.
The main trade-offs are peas and chicken. Peas or lentils appear in 31 of the 39 kibbles, often as peas and pea protein in the first five ingredients. Chicken or chicken meal turns up in many recipes named for duck, salmon, trout or bison, so owners avoiding chicken need to read the lists closely. The Chicken-Free Lamb kibbles and several Rocky Mountain recipes list no chicken.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy Chicken Recipe | 36% | 16% | 27% | 433 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Dried Chicken |
| Puppy Chicken plus Wholesome Grains Recipe | 36% | 16% | 27% | 428 | Deboned Chicken, Dried Chicken, Chicken Meal |
| Small Breed Adult Chicken plus Wholesome Grains Recipe | 36% | 16% | 27% | 425 | Deboned Chicken, Dried Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine) |
| Small Breed Adult Chicken Recipe Grain-Free | 36% | 16% | 27% | 425 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Pea Protein |
| Toy Breed Adult Chicken Recipe Grain-Free | 36% | 16% | 27% | 424 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Pea Protein |
| Puppy Salmon Wholesome Grain Recipe | 35% | 16% | 28% | 429 | Salmon, Chicken Meal, Dried Chicken |
| Large Breed Puppy Chicken Recipe | 35% | 14% | 29% | 417 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) |
| Small Bite Chicken Wholesome Grain Recipe | 34% | 15% | 29% | 424 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Dried Chicken |
| Adult Chicken Recipe Grain-Free | 34% | 15% | 29% | 409 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Peas |
| Adult Chicken plus Grains Recipe | 34% | 15% | 29% | 423 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Oatmeal |
| Adult Duck Recipe Grain-Free | 34% | 15% | 29% | 416 | Deboned Duck, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Peas |
| Adult Salmon Recipe Grain-Free | 34% | 15% | 29% | 415 | Deboned Salmon, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Peas |
| Adult Salmon with Grains Recipe | 34% | 15% | 29% | 418 | Deboned Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine) |
| Adult Small Bite Chicken Recipe Grain-Free | 34% | 15% | 29% | 416 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Peas |
| Premier Blend Adult Chicken Tender Meaty Cuts Recipe | 33% | 15% | 30% | 454 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Brown Rice |
| Adult Chicken-Free Lamb Recipe | 33% | 15% | 23% | 422 | Deboned Lamb, Beef Meal, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) |
| Puppy Chicken-Free Lamb Recipe | 32% | 16% | 24% | 427 | Deboned Lamb, Beef Meal, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) |
| Large Breed Adult Chicken plus Wholesome Grains Recipe | 32% | 14% | 31% | 377 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal |
| Rocky Mountain Recipe Puppy Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free | 32% | 16% | 31% | 427 | Deboned Beef, Fish Meal, Peas |
| Large Breed Adult Salmon Recipe Grain-Free | 32% | 14% | 32% | 386 | Deboned Salmon, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein |
| Adult Small Breed Healthy Weight Chicken Recipe Grain-Free | 32% | 10% | 34% | 375 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Peas |
| Large Breed Adult Chicken Recipe Grain-Free | 32% | 13% | 32% | 377 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas |
| Rocky Mountain Recipe Small Breed Adult Red Meat Grain-Free | 32% | 16% | 31% | 404 | Deboned Beef, Fish Meal, Peas |
| Senior Salmon Wholesome Grain Recipe | 30% | 12% | 35% | 360 | Salmon, Chicken Meal, Dried Chicken |
| Rocky Mountain Recipe Adult Healthy Weight Red Meat Grain-Free | 30% | 10% | 34% | 355 | Deboned Beef, Fish Meal, Peas |
| Rocky Mountain Recipe Adult Red Meat | 30% | 15% | 33% | 383 | Deboned Beef, Beef Meal, Dried Chicken |
| Rocky Mountain Recipe Adult Bison Grain-Free | 30% | 15% | 33% | 386 | Deboned Bison, Fish Meal, Peas |
| Senior Chicken Recipe Grain-Free | 30% | 12% | 35% | 387 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas |
| Flatland Feast Adult Turkey, Quail & Duck Grain-Free | 30% | 16% | 32% | 396 | Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Peas |
| Snake River Grill Adult Trout, Venison & Rabbit Grain-Free | 30% | 16% | 32% | 400 | Deboned Trout, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Peas |
| Denali Dinner Adult Wild Salmon, Venison & Halibut Grain-Free | 30% | 16% | 32% | 394 | Deboned Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Tapioca Starch |
| Rocky Mountain Recipe Adult Rabbit Grain-Free | 30% | 15% | 33% | 423 | Rabbit, Fish Meal, Peas |
| Adult Healthy Weight Chicken Recipe Grain-Free | 30% | 10% | 34% | 353 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Pea Protein |
| Adult Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free | 30% | 15% | 33% | 392 | Deboned Beef, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Peas |
| Senior Chicken-Free Lamb Recipe | 28% | 12% | 28% | 387 | Deboned Lamb, Beef Meal, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) |
| Adult Large Breed Healthy Weight Chicken Recipe | 28% | 9% | 37% | 347 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Dried Chicken |
| Rocky Mountain Recipe Large Breed Adult Bison | 28% | 13% | 37% | 379 | Deboned Bison, Beef Meal, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) |
| Rocky Mountain Recipe Senior Red Meat Grain-Free | 28% | 12% | 37% | 383 | Deboned Beef, Fish Meal, Peas |
| Rocky Mountain Recipe Large Breed Adult Red Meat | 28% | 13% | 37% | 373 | Deboned Beef, Beef Meal, Chicken Meal |
| Line average | 32% | 14.2% | 30.9% | 401 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
36% protein · 16% fat · 27% starch · 433 kcal/cup · Puppy
Ties for the line's highest protein at 36% and has the most calories per kilogram of any kibble at 3748. Chicken, chicken meal and dried chicken lead, with oatmeal and barley and no peas or lentils, for puppies eating chicken.
Full review of Puppy Chicken Recipe36% protein · 16% fat · 27% starch · 428 kcal/cup · Puppy
A near twin of the Puppy Chicken Recipe at 36% protein and 27% estimated starch, but with dried chicken listed second and peas or lentils in the recipe. It has 428 kcal per cup, for puppies eating chicken.
Full review of Puppy Chicken plus Wholesome Grains Recipe36% protein · 16% fat · 27% starch · 425 kcal/cup · Adult
Made for small breeds, it ties for the line's top protein at 36%, with oatmeal and barley behind chicken, dried chicken and chicken meal. It has 16% fat and 27% estimated starch at 425 kcal per cup, for small adult dogs whose owners want grain.
Full review of Small Breed Adult Chicken plus Wholesome Grains Recipe36% protein · 16% fat · 27% starch · 425 kcal/cup · Adult
The pea-based small breed chicken kibble, with pea protein, peas and tapioca starch after chicken and chicken meal. It shares the 36% protein, 27% estimated starch and 425 kcal per cup of its oatmeal and barley counterpart, for small adult dogs.
Full review of Small Breed Adult Chicken Recipe Grain-Free36% protein · 16% fat · 27% starch · 424 kcal/cup · Adult
Marked discontinued, this was the line's toy breed kibble, made for the smallest dogs. It closely matched the small breed chicken recipe at 36% protein, 27% estimated starch and 424 kcal per cup, with pea protein and peas third and fourth.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Toy Breed Adult Chicken Recipe Grain-Free35% protein · 16% fat · 28% starch · 429 kcal/cup · Puppy
A salmon-first puppy kibble, followed by chicken meal and dried chicken, with oatmeal and barley as its grains. It has 35% protein, 16% fat and 28% estimated starch at 429 kcal per cup, for puppies whose owners want fish leading the list.
Full review of Puppy Salmon Wholesome Grain Recipe35% protein · 14% fat · 29% starch · 417 kcal/cup · Puppy
The only puppy kibble made for large breeds, with salmon meal third and 14% fat, lower than the other puppy kibbles. It reads 35% protein and 29% estimated starch at 417 kcal per cup, with no peas or lentils.
Full review of Large Breed Puppy Chicken Recipe34% protein · 15% fat · 29% starch · 424 kcal/cup · Adult
A chicken kibble sold in a small bite size, with oatmeal and barley and no peas or lentils. It reads 34% protein, 15% fat and 29% estimated starch at 424 kcal per cup, for adult dogs that prefer smaller pieces.
Full review of Small Bite Chicken Wholesome Grain Recipe34% protein · 15% fat · 29% starch · 409 kcal/cup · Adult
The adult chicken kibble with peas, pea protein and tapioca starch in its first five instead of oatmeal and barley. It reads 34% protein and 29% estimated starch at 409 kcal per cup, below its twin Adult Chicken plus Grains, for adult dogs eating chicken.
Full review of Adult Chicken Recipe Grain-Free34% protein · 15% fat · 29% starch · 423 kcal/cup · Adult
The only kibble in the line with no fish listed, using just chicken and egg, with oatmeal, barley and dried chicken in its first five. It has 34% protein and 29% estimated starch at 423 kcal per cup, for adult dogs of any size eating chicken.
Full review of Adult Chicken plus Grains Recipe34% protein · 15% fat · 29% starch · 416 kcal/cup · Adult
The only kibble led by duck, followed by chicken meal, peas, pea protein and menhaden fish meal. It reads 34% protein, 15% fat and 29% estimated starch at 416 kcal per cup, for adult dogs that like duck and also eat chicken.
Full review of Adult Duck Recipe Grain-Free34% protein · 15% fat · 29% starch · 415 kcal/cup · Adult
Salmon leads, then chicken meal, peas, pea protein and menhaden fish meal. At 34% protein, 29% estimated starch and 415 kcal per cup, it is the pea-based counterpart to Adult Salmon with Grains, for adult dogs that eat fish and chicken.
Full review of Adult Salmon Recipe Grain-Free34% protein · 15% fat · 29% starch · 418 kcal/cup · Adult
Two fish ingredients lead this kibble, salmon and menhaden fish meal, ahead of chicken meal, dried chicken and oatmeal. It reads 34% protein and 29% estimated starch at 418 kcal per cup, for adult dogs whose owners want grain alongside fish.
Full review of Adult Salmon with Grains Recipe34% protein · 15% fat · 29% starch · 416 kcal/cup · Adult
Marked discontinued, this was the small bite version of the pea-based adult chicken kibble. It read 34% protein and 29% estimated starch at 416 kcal per cup and suited small adult dogs eating chicken.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Adult Small Bite Chicken Recipe Grain-Free33% protein · 15% fat · 30% starch · 454 kcal/cup · Adult
The most calorie-dense kibble in the line at 454 kcal per cup, and the only one with brown rice in its first five ingredients. It reads 33% protein and 30% estimated starch with no peas or lentils, for adult dogs that need more energy per cup.
Full review of Premier Blend Adult Chicken Tender Meaty Cuts Recipe33% protein · 15% fat · 23% starch · 422 kcal/cup · Adult
The line's lowest estimated starch at 23%, with lamb, beef meal and salmon meal leading and no chicken in its protein list. Fiber is high at 13%, with 33% protein and 422 kcal per cup, for adult dogs avoiding chicken.
Full review of Adult Chicken-Free Lamb Recipe32% protein · 16% fat · 24% starch · 427 kcal/cup · Puppy
One of two puppy kibbles with no chicken listed, built on lamb, beef meal and fish meal plus egg. It reads 32% protein, 16% fat, 12% fiber and 24% estimated starch at 427 kcal per cup, for puppies kept off chicken.
Full review of Puppy Chicken-Free Lamb Recipe32% protein · 14% fat · 31% starch · 377 kcal/cup · Adult
Made for large breeds, and the only kibble with dried tomato pomace in its first five, after chicken, chicken meal, oatmeal and barley. It has 32% protein, 14% fat and 31% estimated starch at 377 kcal per cup, for large adult dogs eating chicken.
Full review of Large Breed Adult Chicken plus Wholesome Grains Recipe32% protein · 16% fat · 31% starch · 427 kcal/cup · Puppy
The red meat puppy kibble, led by beef and fish meal with peas, pea protein and tapioca starch next and no chicken listed. It reads 32% protein, 16% fat and 31% estimated starch at 427 kcal per cup, for puppies that eat beef.
Full review of Rocky Mountain Recipe Puppy Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free32% protein · 14% fat · 32% starch · 386 kcal/cup · Adult
The salmon option for large breeds, with salmon first, then chicken meal, pea protein, peas and tapioca starch. It reads 32% protein, 14% fat and 32% estimated starch at 386 kcal per cup, for large adult dogs that eat fish and chicken.
Full review of Large Breed Adult Salmon Recipe Grain-Free32% protein · 10% fat · 34% starch · 375 kcal/cup · Adult
Marked discontinued, this small breed kibble was sold for weight control, with 10% fat, 8% fiber and 375 kcal per cup. Chicken, chicken meal, peas and menhaden fish meal led the list at 32% protein and 34% estimated starch.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Adult Small Breed Healthy Weight Chicken Recipe Grain-Free32% protein · 13% fat · 32% starch · 377 kcal/cup · Adult
The pea-based chicken kibble for large breeds, with peas and tapioca starch third and fourth. It matches the grain version's 377 kcal per cup, with 32% protein, 13% fat and 32% estimated starch, for large adult dogs eating chicken.
Full review of Large Breed Adult Chicken Recipe Grain-Free32% protein · 16% fat · 31% starch · 404 kcal/cup · Adult
Marked discontinued, this was the small breed red meat kibble, led by beef and fish meal with peas, pea protein and tapioca starch and no chicken listed. It read 32% protein and 31% estimated starch at 404 kcal per cup, for small dogs eating beef.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Rocky Mountain Recipe Small Breed Adult Red Meat Grain-Free30% protein · 12% fat · 35% starch · 360 kcal/cup · Senior
A salmon-first senior kibble with chicken meal, dried chicken, oatmeal and barley behind it. It has 30% protein and 35% estimated starch at 360 kcal per cup, fewer calories than the other senior kibbles, for older dogs eating fish and chicken.
Full review of Senior Salmon Wholesome Grain Recipe30% protein · 10% fat · 34% starch · 355 kcal/cup · Adult
Sold for weight control, this red meat kibble pairs beef and fish meal with peas, pea protein and tapioca starch and lists no chicken. It has 10% fat, 10% fiber and 355 kcal per cup, for adult dogs on a calorie budget that eat beef.
Full review of Rocky Mountain Recipe Adult Healthy Weight Red Meat Grain-Free30% protein · 15% fat · 33% starch · 383 kcal/cup · Adult
The grain-based adult red meat kibble, with beef, beef meal and dried chicken ahead of oatmeal and barley and no peas or lentils. Its six animal proteins are the most of any kibble, at 30% protein and 383 kcal per cup, for adult dogs eating red meat.
Full review of Rocky Mountain Recipe Adult Red Meat30% protein · 15% fat · 33% starch · 386 kcal/cup · Adult
Bison leads, with fish meal, peas, pea protein and tapioca starch behind it and no chicken listed. It reads 30% protein, 15% fat and 33% estimated starch at 386 kcal per cup, for adult dogs that need a chicken-free option and eat fish.
Full review of Rocky Mountain Recipe Adult Bison Grain-Free30% protein · 12% fat · 35% starch · 387 kcal/cup · Senior
A senior chicken kibble with three pea ingredients, peas, pea protein and pea starch, right after chicken and chicken meal. It reads 30% protein, 12% fat and 35% estimated starch at 387 kcal per cup, for older dogs eating chicken.
Full review of Senior Chicken Recipe Grain-Free30% protein · 16% fat · 32% starch · 396 kcal/cup · Adult
The only kibble with turkey, which leads ahead of chicken meal, peas, pea protein and tapioca starch, with duck also listed. It reads 30% protein, 16% fat and 32% estimated starch at 396 kcal per cup, for adult dogs that like poultry.
Full review of Flatland Feast Adult Turkey, Quail & Duck Grain-Free30% protein · 16% fat · 32% starch · 400 kcal/cup · Adult
Marked discontinued, this was the trout-first kibble, with venison and rabbit also listed behind chicken meal, peas and pea protein. It read 30% protein, 16% fat and 32% estimated starch at 400 kcal per cup, and suited adult dogs eating fish.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Snake River Grill Adult Trout, Venison & Rabbit Grain-Free30% protein · 16% fat · 32% starch · 394 kcal/cup · Adult
Marked discontinued, this kibble put salmon and menhaden fish meal first, with tapioca starch third ahead of pea protein and peas, and venison also listed. It read 30% protein and 32% estimated starch at 394 kcal per cup, for adult dogs eating fish.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Denali Dinner Adult Wild Salmon, Venison & Halibut Grain-Free30% protein · 15% fat · 33% starch · 423 kcal/cup · Adult
The only kibble led by rabbit, with fish meal, peas, pea protein and pea starch behind it and no chicken listed. It reads 30% protein and 33% estimated starch at 423 kcal per cup, for adult dogs whose owners want a less common protein.
Full review of Rocky Mountain Recipe Adult Rabbit Grain-Free30% protein · 10% fat · 34% starch · 353 kcal/cup · Adult
Marked discontinued, this adult chicken kibble was sold for weight control, with 10% fat, 10% fiber and 353 kcal per cup. Chicken, chicken meal, pea protein, peas and tapioca starch led, at 30% protein and 34% estimated starch.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Adult Healthy Weight Chicken Recipe Grain-Free30% protein · 15% fat · 33% starch · 392 kcal/cup · Adult
Marked discontinued, this red meat kibble paired beef with chicken meal, unlike the Rocky Mountain red meat recipes, which list fish meal or beef meal second. It read 30% protein and 33% estimated starch at 392 kcal per cup, for adult dogs eating beef and chicken.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Adult Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free28% protein · 12% fat · 28% starch · 387 kcal/cup · Senior
The senior version of the lamb recipe has the line's highest fiber at 16%, with 28% protein and 28% estimated starch. Lamb, beef meal and salmon meal lead with no chicken listed, at 387 kcal per cup, for older dogs kept off chicken.
Full review of Senior Chicken-Free Lamb Recipe28% protein · 9% fat · 37% starch · 347 kcal/cup · Adult
Made for large breeds and sold for weight control, with the line's least fat at 9% and fewest calories at 347 kcal per cup. Protein is 28% and estimated starch 37%, with oatmeal and barley and no peas or lentils.
Full review of Adult Large Breed Healthy Weight Chicken Recipe28% protein · 13% fat · 37% starch · 379 kcal/cup · Adult
Bison leads this large breed kibble, with beef meal, salmon meal, oatmeal and barley behind it and no peas or lentils. It reads 28% protein and 37% estimated starch, the top of the line's starch range, at 379 kcal per cup, for large dogs that like bison.
Full review of Rocky Mountain Recipe Large Breed Adult Bison28% protein · 12% fat · 37% starch · 383 kcal/cup · Senior
The red meat senior kibble, led by beef and fish meal with peas, tapioca starch and pea protein next and no chicken listed. It has 28% protein and 37% estimated starch at 383 kcal per cup, for older dogs eating beef.
Full review of Rocky Mountain Recipe Senior Red Meat Grain-Free28% protein · 13% fat · 37% starch · 373 kcal/cup · Adult
A beef-first large breed kibble with beef meal and chicken meal, plus oatmeal and barley and no peas or lentils. It shares the bison version's 28% protein and 37% estimated starch at 373 kcal per cup, for large dogs eating red meat and chicken.
Full review of Rocky Mountain Recipe Large Breed Adult Red Meat| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy Food - Turkey & Chicken Grill | 10.5% | 9% | 78% | 1,200 | Turkey, Chicken Broth, Chicken |
| Beef & Chicken with Grains | 10% | 9% | 78% | 1,219 | Beef, Chicken, Chicken Liver |
| Denali Dinner Wild Salmon Venison Halibut Dinner | 10% | 5% | 78% | 1,046 | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Fish Broth |
| Trout Chicken Grill | 10% | 8.5% | 78% | 1,374 | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver |
| - Duck & Chicken Grill | 10% | 9% | 78% | 1,389 | Duck, chicken, chicken broth |
| - Chicken & Salmon Grill | 10% | 8% | 78% | 1,329 | Chicken, Fish Broth, Chicken Liver |
| - Turkey & Chicken Grill | 10% | 9% | 78% | 1,462 | Turkey, chicken broth, chicken |
| Turkey & Chicken with Grains | 10% | 9% | 78% | 1,358 | Turkey, Chicken, Chicken Broth |
| Beef Chicken Grill | 9% | 9% | 78% | 1,344 | Beef, chicken, chicken broth |
| Wolf Creek Stew Salmon | 8.5% | 3% | 82% | 834 | Chicken, chicken broth, water |
| Wolf Creek Stew Chicken | 8.5% | 3% | 82% | 880 | Chicken, chicken broth, water |
| Wolf Creek Stew Beef | 8.5% | 3% | 82% | 917 | Beef, Beef Broth, Water |
| Snake River Grill | 8.5% | 5% | 78% | 1,030 | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver |
| Senior Turkey Chicken Grill | 8% | 6% | 78% | 1,177 | Turkey, Chicken Broth, Chicken |
| Rocky Mountain Senior | 7% | 6% | 78% | 1,326 | Beef, Beef Broth, Turkey |
| Line average | 9.2% | 6.8% | 78.8% | 1,192 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Wet food is mostly water, so compare it with other wet food only. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
10.5% protein · 9% fat · 425 kcal/can · Puppy
The only puppy recipe in the wet range and its highest in protein at 10.5%, with 9% fat. Turkey, chicken broth, chicken and chicken liver lead the list at 425 kcal per can, for growing puppies eating wet food.
Full review of Puppy Food - Turkey & Chicken Grill10% protein · 9% fat · 432 kcal/can · Adult
One of two wet recipes with grain, listing oats fifth, and the only wet recipe here with no peas, lentils or potato. Beef leads at 10% protein and 9% fat with 432 kcal per can, for adult dogs whose owners prefer grain.
Full review of Beef & Chicken with Grains10% protein · 5% fat · 370 kcal/can · Adult
Named for salmon, venison and halibut, but chicken, chicken broth and fish broth lead, with turkey fifth. It pairs 10% protein with a lower 5% fat and 370 kcal per can, for adult dogs that eat both poultry and fish.
Full review of Denali Dinner Wild Salmon Venison Halibut Dinner10% protein · 8.5% fat · 487 kcal/can · Adult
Trout sits fourth behind chicken, chicken broth and chicken liver, and the recipe has no peas or lentils. At 10% protein, 8.5% fat and 487 kcal per can, it suits adult dogs that eat chicken and fish.
Full review of Trout Chicken Grill10% protein · 9% fat · 492 kcal/can · Adult
The only wet recipe with duck, which leads the list ahead of chicken, with potatoes and potato protein but no peas or lentils. It reads 10% protein and 9% fat at 492 kcal per can, for adult dogs that like duck.
Full review of - Duck & Chicken Grill10% protein · 8% fat · 471 kcal/can · Adult
Uses fish broth rather than chicken broth, with salmon fourth after chicken and chicken liver, and no peas or lentils. It reads 10% protein, 8% fat and 471 kcal per can, for adult dogs comfortable with chicken and salmon.
Full review of - Chicken & Salmon Grill10% protein · 9% fat · 518 kcal/can · Adult
The adult turkey grill carries the most calories in the wet line at 518 kcal per can, with 10% protein and 9% fat. Turkey leads, potato protein is fifth and there are no peas or lentils, for adult dogs that eat poultry and need a denser can.
Full review of - Turkey & Chicken Grill10% protein · 9% fat · 480 kcal/can · Adult
The turkey-led partner to the beef grain recipe, with oats fifth and potato also in the recipe. It reads 10% protein and 9% fat at 480 kcal per can, for adult dogs that eat poultry and owners who want grain in wet food.
Full review of Turkey & Chicken with Grains9% protein · 9% fat · 476 kcal/can · Adult
Beef leads this grill, with carrageenan listed fifth, an ingredient some owners check for. At 9% protein, 9% fat and 476 kcal per can with no peas or lentils, it suits adult dogs eating beef and chicken.
Full review of Beef Chicken Grill8.5% protein · 3% fat · 295 kcal/can · Adult
Despite the salmon name, chicken leads the list, with salmon fifth after chicken broth, water and chicken liver. At 295 kcal per can and 3% fat, it is the lowest-calorie wet recipe in the line and suits adult dogs on measured portions.
Full review of Wolf Creek Stew Salmon8.5% protein · 3% fat · 311 kcal/can · Adult
The simplest protein list of the three Wolf Creek Stews, with only chicken and egg and dried egg product fifth. It shares the 8.5% protein and 3% fat of its stew mates at 311 kcal per can and suits adult dogs that do well on chicken.
Full review of Wolf Creek Stew Chicken8.5% protein · 3% fat · 325 kcal/can · Adult
The beef version of the Wolf Creek Stews opens with beef and beef broth, followed by water, chicken liver and chicken. At 325 kcal per can it is the richest of the three stews, still at 3% fat, and suits adult dogs that like beef.
Full review of Wolf Creek Stew Beef8.5% protein · 5% fat · 365 kcal/can · Adult
The only wet recipe here with rabbit, also listing venison and fish, though chicken leads and pea flour is fifth. It has 8.5% protein, 5% fat, the wet line's top fiber at 1.8% and 365 kcal per can, for adult dogs that eat chicken.
Full review of Snake River Grill8% protein · 6% fat · 417 kcal/can · Senior
One of two senior wet recipes, built on turkey and chicken with chicken liver and potatoes in the first five ingredients. At 8% protein, 6% fat and 417 kcal per can, it has fewer calories than the beef-led Rocky Mountain Senior and suits older dogs that eat poultry.
Full review of Senior Turkey Chicken Grill7% protein · 6% fat · 469 kcal/can · Senior
The only wet recipe in the line with no chicken listed, built on beef, turkey and lamb, and the only wet one with lamb. It has the line's lowest protein at 7%, with 469 kcal per can, and suits senior dogs whose owners want to skip chicken.
Full review of Rocky Mountain Senior| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Salmon Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free | 8% | 2.5% | 82% | 858 | Salmon, Chicken Broth, Water |
| Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Duck Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free | 8% | 2.5% | 82% | 900 | Duck, Chicken Broth, Water |
| Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Chicken Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free | 8% | 2.5% | 82% | 910 | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water |
| Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Beef Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free | 8% | 2.5% | 82% | 920 | Beef, Chicken Broth, Water |
| Line average | 8% | 2.5% | 82% | 897 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Wet food is mostly water, so compare it with other wet food only. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
8% protein · 2.5% fat · 78 kcal/serving · Adult
The only topper here with fish, with salmon ahead of chicken broth, water, chicken liver and dried egg product. It shares the 8% protein and 2.5% fat of the topper range at 78 kcal per serving, for dogs that like salmon on their kibble.
Full review of Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Salmon Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free8% protein · 2.5% fat · 76 kcal/pouch · Adult
The only duck topper, with duck first and 76 kcal per pouch, the fewest per pouch among the toppers. Chicken broth and chicken liver follow, so it suits adult dogs that eat chicken and enjoy duck.
Full review of Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Duck Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free8% protein · 2.5% fat · 77 kcal/pouch · Adult
The plainest topper, with only chicken and egg in its protein list and 77 kcal per pouch. It suits dogs already eating a chicken-based diet whose owners want a gravy topper with no peas or lentils.
Full review of Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Chicken Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free8% protein · 2.5% fat · 78 kcal/pouch · Adult
The only beef topper, with beef first and 920 kcal per kg, the densest of the four. It still lists chicken broth and chicken liver, and suits dogs that like beef and have no problem with chicken.
Full review of Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Beef Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-FreeFive chicken kibbles tie at 36% protein: Puppy Chicken Recipe, Puppy Chicken plus Wholesome Grains Recipe, Small Breed Adult Chicken plus Wholesome Grains Recipe, Small Breed Adult Chicken Recipe Grain-Free and Toy Breed Adult Chicken Recipe Grain-Free, which is marked discontinued. Among wet recipes, Puppy Food Turkey & Chicken Grill leads at 10.5%.
Thirteen of the 15 wet recipes are grain free. The two exceptions, Beef & Chicken with Grains and Turkey & Chicken with Grains, both list oats in their first five ingredients. All 4 Trail Toppers are grain free.
Yes. The Adult, Senior and Puppy Chicken-Free Lamb kibbles list no chicken, and neither do several Rocky Mountain kibbles, including Adult Bison Grain-Free and Adult Rabbit Grain-Free. In wet food, Rocky Mountain Senior is the only recipe with no chicken listed.
Protein runs higher than the average kibble we review (35.6% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is lower than average, at 31% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
66% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,205 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
MOST PROTEIN
Blue Wilderness Small Breed Adult Chicken plus Wholesome Grains Recipe Dry Dog Food
40.0% dry matter
LEAST STARCH
Blue Wilderness Adult Chicken-Free Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food
23% as fed
FEWEST CALORIES
Blue Wilderness Adult Large Breed Healthy Weight Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
347 kcal per cup
Dog food
Cub Size - Wild Chews
We keep reviews of discontinued recipes online, each with suggested replacements, because bags stay on shelves and in pantries for months.
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