Lately there are many dog food brands that choose to offer grain-free varieties, as they consider that they are unnecessary in the diet of a carnivorous animal such as the dog and cat. In addition, in this way more meat is included and the result is a higher quality food, with many more benefits and a lower risk of suffering intolerances and allergies. Wild Side adheres to this philosophy, offering several grain-free recipes with the particularity of including venison, salmon, quail and buffalo meat
Next on our site we examine the details of the Wild Side Grain Free Dry Dog and Cat Food.
Characteristics and composition of Wild Side feed
Wild Side grain-free feed is based on the contribution of fresh meat and absence of cereals, seeking respect for what they consider natural canine and feline nutrition. In other words, it seeks to make the food that dogs and cats would eat in the wild, just like their wild relatives. Based on this idea, buffalo, deer, salmon and quail meats are incorporated, different meats to reduce the risk of allergies.
On the other hand, they do without cereals because dogs and cats are not able to process them correctly, which could cause food intolerances or allergies. They also do not use artificial preservatives, opting for natural ones, such as green tea extract or rosemary. In addition, it is important to point out that they add chelated minerals, which increases their bioavailability, that is, the body of the dog and cat can take better advantage of them and it is more difficult that other substances interfere with its correct absorption.
These are foods formulated for specimens of all breeds and ages. The recommended amounts depend on the exercise that the animal practices and its circumstances, distinguishing in the case of dogs from maintenance, senior and high or low activity options. On the Wild Side website itself we find feeding tables with the recommended amounts. Finally, the feed is presented in packages with a zip closure to facilitate its conservation and a side handle in the 10-kilo bags in order to enhance practicality when transporting it.
Wild Side feed varieties
Wild Side has different varieties of food for dogs and a single variety of feed for cats. Let's know them all:
Wild Side Dry Dog Food
Wild Side offers its grain-free dog food in four varieties, depending on whether they contain buffalo, quail, salmon or deer, so that they can enjoy different flavors and thus have a varied diet. More details:
- African sunset: contains fresh chicken and buffalo, a meat rich in protein and omega 6, as well as minerals such as iron and a lower percentage of fat and cholesterol. The recipe also includes tapioca, potato, peas, salmon oil, chicory, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, cassava, rosemary, or green tea. This composition offers 32% protein and 18% fat.
- Canadian whitewaters: the differential ingredient in this variety is fresh salmon, which stands out for its protein and fatty acid content, such as omega 3, among other valuable nutrients. It is a meat that also has minerals such as zinc, potassium and magnesium and vitamins such as A, B and D. The percentage of protein is 30% and that of fat is 16. In its composition we also find, tapioca, potato, peas, chicory, glucosamine, chondroitin, cassava, rosemary or green tea.
- Deep forest: This option has venison as a featured ingredient, to which is added fresh chicken meat, with a high digestibility. Venison stands out for its protein and B group vitamin content. In addition, it is a leaner meat than beef. The protein percentage of the recipe is 28% and the fat percentage is 15%. As in the previous varieties, other ingredients are tapioca, potato, peas, salmon oil, chicory, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, brewer's yeast., yucca, rosemary or green tea.
- Nomad wings: contains fresh chicken and quail, a meat with low fat and cholesterol content that stands out for its high-value proteins biological. It also provides minerals such as iron, magnesium or calcium and vitamins such as B3 and B6. The protein percentage of the recipe is 30% and the fat percentage is 16. Tapioca, potato, peas, salmon oil, chicory, glucosamine, chondroitin, brewer's yeast, cassava, rosemary or green tea are other ingredients of this I think.
Wild Side dry food for cats
We found a variety of cat food completely free of grains, something really positive for this species. Thus, the Salmon hunter variety is made up of fresh salmon and, to a lesser extent, chicken, potato, carrot, apple, pumpkin, courgette, egg and cassava extract. In this grain-free feed we also find taurine, an essential amino acid for cats that we must provide through food.
In total, it contains 36% protein and 17% fat.
Wild Side feed benefits
The composition of the different Wild Side recipes provides dogs and cats with the following benefits:
- Joint he alth: the ingredients used contribute to the synthesis of joint cartilage and its maintenance. In addition, they offer an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, methylsulfonylmethane, vitamins such as D, K, C, B6 or E, minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc or phosphorus and fatty acids such as Omega 3. It also highlights L-carnitine, which works by preventing weight gain by helping to convert fat into energy. In this way, overloading of the joints is prevented.
- Cardiovascular he alth: Taurine improves heart function. It is also related to the release of neurotransmitters in the brain.
- Prevention of food allergies and intolerances: in those specimens hypersensitive to cereals, do not include them in the diet, as is the case in all Wild Side recipes, will prevent them from suffering adverse reactions to contact with the cereal that acts as an allergen for them. Therefore, all their feed is considered hypoallergenic.
- He alth of the immune system: thanks to the addition of natural antioxidants, which are substances that manage to counteract the effects of cellular oxidation. Oxidative stress is related to different diseases that become chronic and, as a result, harm the aging process. They include antioxidants such as vitamins E and C, provitamin A, taurine and trace elements such as selenium, copper, manganese and zinc.
- Skin and coat he alth: omega 3, 6, biotin, zinc or vitamins A and E are essential ingredients for good skin and hair he alth. They participate in the synthesis of keratin and collagen, protect against the oxidative process, maintain the skin barrier, reduce inflammatory reactions and preserve color.
- Intestinal he alth: Brewer's yeast and chicory contribute to the balance of the intestinal flora. They favor the growth of beneficial bacteria and promote better digestion, a decrease in the risk of diseases and a strengthening of the immune system, maintaining the integrity of the intestine and preventing the adhesion of pathogenic bacteria. On the other hand, the adequate supply of fiber helps good intestinal transit.
Opinion on Wild Side feed
On our site we have analyzed and tested all varieties of Wild Side feed on dogs of different ages and sizes and on a cat. In all cases, the animals have been attracted to food from the first moment and have shown interest in trying it. Both the appearance and the smell of the feed have been attractive to them thanks to its natural ingredients. In addition, all varieties have small-size croquettes, a fact that our older dogs have especially liked, who usually have some difficulty chewing feed with larger croquettes. However, it should be noted that this feature is equally interesting for small or toy dogs.
During the transition and subsequent definitive incorporation of the Wild Side food, neither the dogs nor the cat have shown symptoms associated with the change in food, so they have not experienced gastrointestinal disorders. All of them continue to show a shiny and smooth coat.
Do we recommend the Wild Side feed?
Yes, after trying the different varieties of the brand, we can say that we recommend Wild Side dog and cat food We especially It is a good option for cats as it does not contain any grains and for older dogs, both because of the composition and the size of their croquettes.
Price of Wild Side feed and where to buy it
This grain-free feed for dogs is marketed in two formats. The small one, weighing 3 kg, is priced at 19.99 euros, while the large format, weighing 10.4 kg, can be found for 43.99 euros. All its varieties can be purchased through its website.
