Wolf of Wilderness Adult “Blue River” Salmon – Grain-Free

Wolf of Wilderness Adult “Blue River” Salmon – Grain-Free is a meat-focused dry adult diet presented as 100% grain-free and refined with wild berries and herbs. Ingredients and recipe changes, calorie figures, and feeding guidance are examined. Label differences between original and new recipes are highlighted for comparison.

🎯 Quick Ratings

Here’s a quick, fact-based rating snapshot for Wolf of Wilderness Adult “Blue River” Salmon – Grain-Free. These scores reflect how clear and complete the product’s labeling and guidance are — not medical outcomes.

Ingredient Clarity: 9/10
Nutritional Disclosure: 9/10
Suitability & Targeting: 9/10
User Feedback: 8/10
Overall Rating: 9/10

About this Item

Review focuses on Wolf of Wilderness Adult “Blue River” Salmon – Grain-Free, a species-appropriate dry food highlighting fresh meat and salmon in a 100% grain-free recipe refined with wild berries and herbs. The analysis will consider ingredients and labeling.

Key topics include differences between the original and new recipes, additive and energy information, feeding recommendations, packaging changes, and claims about responsible premium quality from the family business. Consumer feedback and practical suitability for various breeds will be reviewed.

Quick Overview

Wolf of Wilderness Adult “Blue River” Salmon – Grain-Free is a species-appropriate dry diet for adult dogs, formulated from fresh meat and supplemented with salmon, wild berries, roots and wild herbs. The label emphasizes a 100% grain-free recipe, high-quality protein sources, and production by a family-owned business; a recent packaging change and a distinct new recipe formulation are also noted. Label facts point to a meat-focused, grain-free adult kibble with botanical refinements and a documented recipe update.

The product is presented as suitable for dogs of all breeds and sizes and for adult life stage; the label also states it is appropriate for dogs with a grain intolerance. Analytical details given for the new recipe include protein 25.0%, fat 14.0%, fibre 3.0%, ash 7.5%, calcium 1.19% and phosphorus 0.9%, and energy is listed for both recipes (original: 3840 kcal/kg; new: 3689 kcal/kg). The label provides full additive listings for both original and new recipes, while a guaranteed analysis for the original recipe is not shown in the provided facts.

At a Glance

Concise label facts for Wolf of Wilderness Adult “Blue River” Salmon – Grain-Free are collected here for quick reference. The table lists only information explicitly stated on the product label or product page.

Food type Dry
Diet completeness Complete feed
Life stage Adult
Size or breed targeting All breeds and sizes
Main protein or flavor Salmon (named flavour); ingredients also list fresh chicken meat
Package sizes
  • 400 g
  • 1 kg
  • Economy Pack: 4 × 1 kg
  • 12 kg
  • Economy Pack: 2 × 12 kg
Calorie or energy information Original recipe: ME (FEDIAF, 2021) 16.14 MJ / 3840 kcal per kg; New recipe: ME (FEDIAF) 15.43 MJ / 3689 kcal per kg
Country of manufacture Not stated
Nutritional standard FEDIAF (stated for ME values)

Ingredients & Nutrition

Ingredients and declared nutrient values are taken directly from the product label and the provided recipe texts. The table below separates main components and declared additives for the original and new recipes where both are listed.

Main protein sources
  • Original recipe: Fresh chicken meat (41%), dried salmon protein (10%), partially dried and hydrolysed poultry protein (10%), dried egg.
  • New recipe: Fresh chicken meat (25%), chicken protein (16.9%), salmon protein (4%), pea protein.
  • Also present in ingredients lists: dried brewer’s yeast and dried yeast extract (original), yeast cell walls (new) — these are listed sources that contribute protein and related compounds.
Carbohydrate or fiber sources
  • Original recipe: dried potato pieces, dried desugared beet pulp, linseed, dried apple, lignocellulose, chicory inulin (0.1%).
  • New recipe: potato flakes, dried beet pulp, apple pomace (2.1%), linseed, chicory inulin (0.1%).
Fats or oils
  • Original recipe: poultry fat, salmon oil, sunflower oil.
  • New recipe: poultry fat, salmon oil, sunflower oil.
Added vitamins, minerals, or supplements
  • Original recipe (nutritional additives per kg): Vitamin A 12,000 IU; Vitamin D3 1,500 IU; Vitamin E 250 IU; Vitamin C 100 mg; Vitamin B1 12 mg; Vitamin B2 12 mg; Vitamin B6 8 mg; Vitamin B12 180 µg; Niacin 35 mg; Calcium D-pantothenate 35 mg; Folic acid 1.2 mg; Biotin 300 µg; Choline chloride 2,000 mg; Copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate) 12.5 mg; Zinc (zinc sulphate monohydrate) 100 mg and zinc (glycine zinc chelate hydrate) 60 mg; Iron (iron(II) sulphate monohydrate) 200 mg; Manganese (manganese(II) sulphate monohydrate) 25 mg; Iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous) 2.3 mg; Selenium (sodium selenite) 0.35 mg.
  • New recipe (nutritional additives per kg): Vitamin A 12,000 IU; Vitamin D3 1,500 IU; Vitamin E 250 IU; Vitamin C 100 mg; Vitamin B1 12 mg; Vitamin B2 12 mg; Vitamin B6 8 mg; Vitamin B12 0.18 mg; Niacinamide 35 mg; Calcium-D-pantothenate 35 mg; Biotin 0.3 mg; Folic acid 1.2 mg; Choline chloride 2,000 mg; Copper (copper(II) protein hydrolysate chelate) 12.5 mg; Zinc (protein hydrolysate zinc chelate) 100 mg; Manganese (protein hydrolysate manganese chelate) 30 mg; Iron (iron(II) protein hydrolysate chelate) 200 mg; Iodine (potassium iodide) 2.3 mg.
  • Other declared supplements and functional ingredients: dried yeast extract and yeast cell walls are specified as sources of beta-glucans and mannan-oligosaccharides (original: dried yeast extract 0.2% stated; new: yeast cell walls 0.2% as source of beta-glucans and MOS). The original recipe also lists technological additives: antioxidants.

The new recipe’s guaranteed analysis (explicitly listed) shows protein 25.0%, fat 14.0%, fibre 3.0%, ash 7.5%, calcium 1.19% and phosphorus 0.9%. Compared with the original, only energy (ME) values are given for both recipes (original: 16.14 MJ / 3840 kcal per kg; new: 15.43 MJ / 3689 kcal per kg).

In plain terms, a declared protein level of 25% indicates a moderately high protein formulation typical of meat-focused dry foods; fat at 14% is moderate and supports energy density without being unusually high. A fibre value of 3% is relatively low, which may reflect the recipe’s focus on meat and limited plant bulk. Label-based observation: the new recipe lists a lower percentage of fresh chicken meat (25% vs. 41% in the original recipe) and a lower stated ME value (3689 kcal/kg vs. 3840 kcal/kg), both declared on the label. A full guaranteed analysis for the original recipe beyond energy is not provided in the supplied facts.

Best Feeding Guide

Below are the manufacturer’s daily feeding guidelines for Wolf of Wilderness Adult “Blue River” Salmon – Grain-Free. The quantities given are guidelines and should be adapted to individual requirements to maintain optimum body weight; always provide fresh drinking water.

Dog’s weight Low activity Medium activity High activity
1 kg 25 g 30 g 35 g
3 kg 60 g 70 g 80 g
5 kg 85 g 100 g 120 g
10 kg 145 g 170 g 200 g
20 kg 245 g 280 g 335 g
30 kg 330 g 380 g 450 g
40 kg 410 g 475 g 560 g
50 kg 485 g 560 g 665 g
60 kg 555 g 645 g 760 g
80 kg 690 g 800 g 945 g

These figures are provided on the product label as daily amounts for different activity levels; individual needs may vary. Store the product in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

Users Commonly Mention

This section summarises recurring themes found in the available user reviews on the retailers and platforms cited in the provided context. The entries aggregate repeated observations without attributing individual comments.

  • Users frequently mention strong palatability and enthusiasm for the food; many reviewers say dogs ‘love’ the flavour and finish their bowls.
  • Several reviewers note digestibility and low residue, with improvements in stool or less waste reported and at least one comment indicating the food worked well for a dog with pancreatic insufficiency.
  • Packaging is highlighted positively by some users; the resealable pack is mentioned as keeping the product fresh and easier to store.
  • A minority of reviewers report needing to feed larger portions than the guideline amounts because dogs lost weight or consumed more than expected; some users said the bag lasted less than anticipated.

Good & Bad

Brief summary of notable strengths and considerations drawn from label information and the available user comments. This list is intended to help buyers weigh product features and known limitations.

  • Species-appropriate, meat-focused formula and 100% grain-free designation: the label names fresh meat and salmon and lists wild berries, roots and wild herbs as refinements.
  • Declared nutrient profile and energy values are provided for comparison: the new recipe lists protein 25.0% and fat 14.0% with ME given for both original and new recipes.
  • Repeated user feedback notes high palatability — many reviewers report dogs readily eat the food and finish their bowls.
  • Recipe change is substantial on the label: fresh chicken meat is lower in the new recipe (25% vs. 41% originally) and stated salmon protein is reduced (10% → 4%); ME also falls from 3840 to 3689 kcal/kg.
  • Some user reports indicate actual intake differed from the feeding guide: a reviewer said dogs required larger portions than the label quantities and the bag lasted less than expected.
  • A few label details are not stated in the provided product information: country of manufacture is not given, and a full guaranteed analysis for the original recipe is not supplied in the facts.
  • Packaging and storage information is provided on the label; earlier user comments praised a resealable pack for freshness, but the product notes a packaging update and that the zip has been removed, which may affect that feature.