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Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Salmon + Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food

Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Salmon + Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
British Columbia, Canada
Parent company
Petcurean Pet Nutrition
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.20
Primary proteins
  • De-Boned Salmon
  • De-Boned Cod
  • Salmon Meal
  • Herring Meal

Ingredients

De-Boned Salmon, De-Boned Cod, Salmon Meal, Herring Meal, Peas, Lentils, Whole Dried Egg, Potatoes, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavour, De-Boned Trout, Tapioca, Salmon Oil, Dried Chicory Root, Cranberries, Apples, Carrots, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Phosphoric Acid, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (A Source Of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulphate, Calcium Iodate, Ferrous Sulphate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite), Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dl-Methionine, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Rosemary.

Overall Score

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73%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 73%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 78%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 36%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 62%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 95%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 42%

Fat: 16%

Fiber: 2.5%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 8.5%

Carb: 21%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 46.67%

Fat: 17.78%

Fiber: 2.78%

Ash: 9.44%

Carb: 23.33%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 41.23%

Fat: 38.15%

Carb: 20.62%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Go! has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Go! since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Go! has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Salmon + Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is De-Boned Salmon. De-boned salmon is meat from any species of salmon fish, with the bones removed. The de-boned salmon in pet food is an excellent source of protein, Omega-3 fatty acid, and many other vital nutrients.

The second ingredient is De-Boned Cod. De-boned cod is a meat from any species of codfish, with all the bones removed. In pet food, deboned cod can be an important source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, as well as Omega-3 essential fatty acid.

The third ingredient is Salmon Meal. Salmon meal is ground flesh from any fish in the salmon family, and in pet food, salmon meal might also include other parts of the fish including skin and organs. Salmon meal can be a good source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids.

The fourth ingredient is Herring Meal. Herring meal is the ground, dried tissue from the herring fish. In pet food, herring meal can serve as a source of easily digested protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids to benefit your companion’s overall health.

The fifth ingredient is Peas. Pea is a general term to describe whole, split, or milled peas, which are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, pea products serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Salmon + Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$6.54

Market Price avg.

$4.48

% From the Avg

+46%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.33

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

+20%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.20

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

+24%

Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Salmon + Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food is priced above the average market price for dry cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Salmon + Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

46.67%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

+20%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

17.78%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

+6%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

2.78%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

-46%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

23.33%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

-38%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a fish based food that’s high in protein with moderate fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.

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