• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
SK Logo

Scout Knows

Knowledge for Great Dog Parents

  • Getting a Dog
  • Puppies
  • Behavior & Training
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Dog Food
  • Dog Gear
  • Insurance
  • About Us
  • Getting a Dog
  • Behavior & Training
  • Health
  • Puppies
  • Lifestyle
Home > Food > Brand Reviews > Wishbone Pasture Grain-Free Dry Dog Food (Review 2021)

Wishbone Pasture Grain-Free Dry Dog Food (Review 2021)

Pin
Share
Tweet
0 Shares

Page Contents

  • Our Recommendation
  • Ingredients
  • Nutritional Analysis
    • Caloric Content
      • 380 kcal/cup
  • Guaranteed Analysis
    • Transition Instructions
  • Feeding Amounts
  • Feeding Instructions
  • The Bottom Line

Our Recommendation

Wishbone is a brand that flew under the radar until a short time ago. This New Zealand based dog food company uses only premium ingredients making them a great choice for dogs that are sensitive to a lot of other foods.

  • Contains 93% protein from wholesome lamb and fish.
  • No artificial colors or flavors.
  • No corn, by-products, or cheap fillers that have no nutritional value.
  • Blueberries and cranberries provide antioxidants to boost immunity for a long and healthy life.
  • Essential vitamins and minerals from natural botanicals like peppermint and basil.
  • Fish and fish meal provides a lot of Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids to encourage healthy skin and coat.
  • No grain or gluten.
  • Hypoallergenic formula.

This food is definitely premium, but that comes at a steep price. It may not be feasible to get dog food shipped in all the way from New Zealand, though they definitely are on top of it when it comes to raising pastured meat.

This food would benefit a dog that has a lot of sensitivity to grains and needs a minimal ingredient formula. Even at this price point, it is probably less expensive than a lot of prescription dog foods.

Ingredients

Lamb Meal, Potatoes, Tapioca, Chicken Fat, Peas, Fish Meal, Blueberries, Cranberries, Papayas, Mangos, Apples, Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Sunflower Seeds, Chamomile, Peppermint, Camelia, Natural Flavor, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Green Tea Extract, Rosemary Extract and Spearmint Extract.

Scout’s Pick



Wishbone Pet Foods – Grain free, Gluten Free, Natural Dry Dog Food with New Zealand Lamb, For All Life Stages – 24 lb Bag

Buy from Amazon

Nutritional Analysis

Pet food ingredients, nutritional values, and the way they are labeled for consumers are monitored by several organizations in the United States including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the NGO, Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).

Each year the AAFCO publishes two sets of nutritional minimum standards for dog food intended to help specify if a food is suitable for:

1. Dogs in the growth & reproduction phases of life
2. Adult dogs maintaining a healthy weight and activity level

Caloric Content

380 kcal/cup

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutritional Component Value Meets AAFCO Growth & Reproduction Standards Meets AAFCO Adult Maintenance Standards
____________________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
CRUDE PROTEIN 26.0% min – –
CRUDE FAT 12.0% min – –
CRUDE FIBER 4.0% max – –
MOISTURE 10.0% max – –

* – indicates not yet analyzed

Transition Instructions

Gradually replace your dog’s regular food with Wishbone over a seven-day time period. Wishbone is highly digestible so even sensitive dogs usually have no problem transitioning.

Feeding Amounts

Breed Size Weight Daily Feeding (cup)
SMALL 2 – 11 lbs 1/2 – 1
MEDIUM 11 – 22 lbs 1 – 2
LARGE 22 – 55 lbs 2 – 4
GIANT 55 – 100 lbs 4 – 6

Feeding Instructions

The above feeding guidelines will need to be adjusted for activity level and age. Puppies and pregnant or nursing mothers may need three times or more the amounts listed above. Split up feedings throughout the day.

The Bottom Line

The product and format are great for large dogs, but the cost is prohibitive. I love the care that Wishbone has taken to produce a quality dog food and there are definitely a lot of companies that could learn from their philosophy. If you have a small or medium sized dog then this formula could work well for you. Since you are not paying for a ton of fillers, a single bag lasts a long time.

For other options, check out our list of the best grain-free foods for dogs.

Scout’s Pick



Wishbone Pet Foods – Grain free, Gluten Free, Natural Dry Dog Food with New Zealand Lamb, For All Life Stages – 24 lb Bag

Buy from Amazon

Related Posts

  • Under the Sun Dry Grain-Free Dry Dog Food Review

    Our Recommendation Under the Sun Grain-Free Dry Dog Food is manufactured by CANIDAE® in their…

  • Against the Grain Nothing Else Dog Food (Review 2021)

    Our Recommendation Against The Grain 100% Duck takes minimal ingredients dog food to a whole…

  • Evanger's Grain-Free Rabbit Wet Dog Food Review

    Our Recommendation For dogs who have allergies to poultry, rabbit seems to be a good…

Pin
Share
Tweet
0 Shares

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

About Scout Knows

Scout Knows is a complete guide for dog parents, providing expert advice and reviews to the many challenges and products dog parents face and consider.

Scout Knows is a publication of Pet Parents Media. Read more about us.

chewy
Scout_Knows_Quarantine_Banner

Footer

Categories

  • Health
  • Getting a Dog
  • Lifestyle
  • Behavior & Training
  • Puppies
  • Food
  • Gear
  • Insurance

Resources

  • About Scout Knows
  • Contact

Copyright © 2021 Scout Knows · Pet Parents Media LLC
Made with in Seattle

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Contact