Dog food?

[ferjr]

I use Diamond Lamb and Rice during the off season and Diamond Extreme Athelete during bear season.

[cjohnson1178]

Diamond just issued a recall due to a possible salmonella contamination. It doesn't look like it affects the western part of the country.

http://www.diamondpet.com/information/

[ferjr]

I went to the feed store yesterday to get some dog food, they were out of the Diamond Extreme Athelete so I bought some Taste of the Wild High Prairie dog food, I have never heard of it but it sounds really good. It is 100% grain free. This is what it says about it.

Taste of the Wild High Prairie is formulated with delicious, lean bison and venison for a natural grain-free diet dogs crave. It is made with nutritious ingredients such as roasted real meat, hearty sweet potatoes and wholesome fruits and vegetables. TOW is full of chelated minerals to support the digestive system and allow easy absorption, antioxidants for optimal health and Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids for healthy skin and a shiny coat. No corn or soy.

Benefits:

•No Grain - Natural grain-free formula with vitamins and minerals offers your pet nutrition for health and vitality.
•Roasted Bison & Venison - Lean meat, roasted for great flavor. These ingredients offer highly digestible protein to help your dog maintain the sleek condition of good health.
•Protein Blend For Optimal Amino Acid Profile - Amino acids are the building blocks for a healthy body, a healthy immune system and healthy skin and a shiny coat.
•Digestive Support System - Dried chicory root is a natural fiber that helps support a healthy digestive system.
•Antioxidants - Fruits and vegetables provide natural antioxidants and guaranteed levels of zinc, vitamin E and selenium help support optimal cellular health.
•Omega Fatty Acid Blend - Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids work together to help maintain healthy skin and a shiny coat.
•Sweet Potatoes - Rich in dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and beta carotene, this is one ideal complex carbohydrate source that provides all day energy.
•Blueberries & Raspberries - Berries are packed with powerful antioxidants to help keep the body healthy.
•Tomatoes & Tomato Pomace - Natural sources of antioxidants and vegetable fiber to help support overall good health.
•Chelated Minerals - During the digestion process, minerals are attached to proteins for absorption from the digestive tract.

Ingredients: Bison, lamb meal, chicken meal, egg product, sweet potatoes, peas, potatoes, canola oil, roasted bison, roasted venison, natural flavor, tomato pomace, ocean fish meal, salt, choline chloride, dried chicory root, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product,dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin D supplement, folic acid.

Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min) 32.0%, Crude Fat (min) 18.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.0%, Moisture (max) 10.0%

Sounds good, well see how it works. It is pretty spendy, $43 for 30lbs.

[zachvu]

Even though Utah is a gray (unaffected) state on Diamond's recall map, we have had an affected batch and have two dogs with salmonella. We're hoping the rest of them don't get it. Steer clear of that or check the serial numbers for the next little while!!

[cjohnson1178]

I think that Taste of the Wild is part of the recall also.

[ferjr]