Taste of the Wild Salmon dog food is a grain-free, all-natural product designed to promote good digestion in your pup while providing them with essential vitamins and nutrients for living a full and happy life.
Sustainably-sourced salmon is an excellent natural source of omega-3 fatty acids that support skin and coat health, and contains plenty of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that contribute to its nutritional benefits.
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Health Benefits
Salmon is packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids and other vital nutrients, including selenium – an element known to lower cancer risks and enhance heart health.
As well as vitamin D, astaxanthin provides powerful antioxidant protection that may help ward off cancers while diminishing signs of aging such as wrinkles and dry skin. Furthermore, astaxanthin contains essential vitamins and minerals including essential B-complex vitamins.
Wild salmon is an extremely healthy food choice for pregnant women and children alike, while its mercury-free properties make it a safe bet during gestation.
Wild salmon is also more affordable than farmed varieties, which usually contain higher levels of saturated fats and calories. Furthermore, wild fish is often better for those looking to avoid red dyes in fish feed, antibiotics use and unnatural farming practices.
Easy to Prepare
Wild salmon is an extremely versatile species, easily prepared in numerous ways and an ideal option for both quick weeknight meals and elegant for-company dining events.
One of our go-to quick and easy dinner recipes is Salmon Fillet with Roasted Vegetables. This method works equally well for wild and farmed salmon varieties alike!
Choose any combination of quick-cooking vegetables you like, and add flavorful herbs or components such as zucchini, bell peppers, onions or asparagus for optimal results.
As well as pairing perfectly with roasted salmon, you can also create an exquisite herby-garlic sauce! Flat leaf parsley, chives, basil and mint are excellent choices; but you could experiment with other tender leafy herbs too. Try even adding some fresh dill for additional flavor!
Budget Friendly
Taste of the Wild Salmon offers an attractive alternative to traditional dog food. Packed full of essential omega fatty acids to promote skin and coat health, as well as hypoallergenic properties without chicken or beef that may cause sensitivities for some pups, this tasty treat makes an excellent source of nutrition.
Salmon can be easily found at most grocery stores and online retailers, particularly during wild salmon season (from May through September). When purchasing from smaller shops it’s wise to ask the fishmonger where the salmon came from and about its farm–then follow up by conducting research online afterwards!
When purchasing farm raised salmon from international sources, take special caution with farms using antibiotics or chemicals in their farming practices. To purchase responsibly farmed or sustainable salmon that meets ASC certification standards instead. Also check out Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch to understand which aquaculture practices are safe and sustainable.
Convenient
Canned salmon provides an easy and convenient way for pet parents to ensure their canine receives enough omega-3 fatty acids and other key nutrients, without making multiple trips to the store. Plus, preparation takes only minutes! Canned salmon makes an ideal meal option for busy pet parents!
When searching for high-quality canned salmon, look for labels stating “canned in water,” rather than ones that read “canned in oil”. This indicates that it was prepared using fresh water instead of oil as cooking medium.
Farmed salmon on the other hand may contain harmful chemicals like irradiation and pesticides that reduce its levels of beneficial vitamins and minerals.
Wild salmon is an excellent source of long chain omega-3 fatty acids, which have been associated with numerous health benefits including increased heart health, decreased inflammation, and enhanced cognitive performance.
