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Solid Gold Dog Food Review

Company HQ

Chesterfield, Missouri

Parent company

Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc.

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

, Thailand

Type of food

Dry Dog Food, Wet Dog Food, Dry Senior Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food, Wet Puppy Food

Ratings

60%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 49%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 68%

? 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 65%

? 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 56%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 80%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 44%

Where to Buy

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Pros

High protein content
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
Solid Gold makes a diverse range of foods for various ages, sizes, and lifestyles
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives

Cons

Some recipes contain plant-based protein
The brand has been previously recalled

Brand Overview

Solid Gold was founded in 1974. The company offers a complete line of holistic foods for dogs and cats. Solid Gold pet food comes in a variety of flavors, in both wet and dry formulas. The company also offers nutritional supplements for dogs and cats.

How Much Does Solid Gold Dog Food Cost

We’ve compared Solid Gold dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Dry Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$3.36	$3.25	+3%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.21	$0.21	+1%
Price per day	$0.13	$0.12	+8%

Solid Gold Dry Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Wet Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.29	$0.35	-17%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.97	$1.25	-22%
Price per day	$0.58	$0.75	-23%

Solid Gold Wet Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Dry Senior Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$3.44	$3.29	+5%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.23	$0.27	-15%
Price per day	$0.14	$0.16	-13%

Solid Gold Dry Senior Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Dry Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$3.09	$3.37	-8%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.19	$0.20	-8%
Price per day	$0.11	$0.12	-8%

Solid Gold Dry Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Wet Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.20	$0.27	-26%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.82	$0.86	-5%
Price per day	$0.49	$0.52	-6%

Solid Gold Wet Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Solid Gold Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Solid Gold dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Dry Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	30.10%	30.03%	+0%
DM Fat	13.99%	16.01%	-13%
DM Fiber	5.35%	5.37%	-0%
DM Carb	50.56%	47.69%	+6%

Wet Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	39.06%	42.92%	-9%
DM Fat	24.69%	22.91%	+8%
DM Fiber	6.21%	7.10%	-13%
DM Carb	30.05%	26.32%	+14%

Dry Senior Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	64.29%	28.44%	+126%
DM Fat	21.43%	13.38%	+60%
DM Fiber	14.29%	5.48%	+161%
DM Carb	0.00%	51.94%	-100%

Dry Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	31.11%	32.35%	-4%
DM Fat	17.04%	17.94%	-5%
DM Fiber	4.81%	4.66%	+3%
DM Carb	47.04%	44.25%	+6%

Wet Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	50.00%	42.84%	+17%
DM Fat	18.06%	27.27%	-34%
DM Fiber	5.56%	7.01%	-21%
DM Carb	26.39%	22.55%	+17%

All of Solid Gold dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Solid Gold Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Solid Gold - Dog Food (05/08/2012) -+

Date:	05/08/2012
Company Name:	Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc.
Product Description:	Dog Food
Recall Reason:	Potential for salmonella

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Explore All Reviews of Solid Gold Dog Food Recipes

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Cost per day $0.55

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Cost per day $0.27

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Cost per day $0.28

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Cost per day $0.38

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Cost per day $0.08

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Solid Gold Sun Dancer Grain-Free Chicken & Tapioca Recipe with Quinoa Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.12

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Solid Gold Mighty Mini Small & Toy Breed Grain-Free Lamb

Cost per day $0.15

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Cost per day $0.28

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Solid Gold Wolf Cub Bison & Oatmeal Puppy Formula Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.10

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Solid Gold Mighty Mini Lamb

Cost per day $1.06

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Cost per day $0.36

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Cost per day $0.12

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Solid Gold Star Chaser Chicken & Brown Rice with Vegetables Adult Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.13

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Solid Gold Love At First Bark Puppy Grain-Free Chicken

Cost per day $0.13

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Solid Gold Mighty Mini Chicken

Cost per day $0.98

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Solid Gold Wee Bit Bison & Brown Rice Recipe with Pearled Barley Small Breed Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.15

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Solid Gold Fit & Fabulous Weight Control Grain-Free Chicken

Cost per day $0.15

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Solid Gold Mighty Mini Small & Toy Breed Grain-Free Beef

Cost per day $0.19

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Solid Gold Wolf King Bison & Brown Rice Recipe with Sweet Potatoes Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.10

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Solid Gold Hund-n-Flocken Lamb

Cost per day $0.10

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Solid Gold Sunday Sunrise Grain-Free Lamb

Cost per day $0.12

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Solid Gold Mighty Mini Chicken & Salmon Recipe in Gravy Grain-Free Small & Medium Breed Dog Food Cups

Cost per day $1.01

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Solid Gold Fit & Fabulous Chicken

Cost per day $0.37

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Solid Gold Holistique Blendz with Oatmeal

Cost per day $0.10

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Solid Gold Wolf King Bison & Brown Rice Recipe with Sweet Potatoes Adult Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.12

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Solid Gold NutrientBoost Katz-N-Flocken Lamb

Cost per day $0.14

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Solid Gold Buck Sensitive Stomach Grain-Free Wild Venison

Cost per day $0.15

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Solid Gold Fit & Fabulous Low Fat/Low Calorie with Fresh Caught Alaskan Pollock Adult Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.15

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Solid Gold Sunday Sunrise Lamb

Cost per day $0.39

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Solid Gold MMillennia Beef & Brown Rice Recipe with Peas Adult Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.07

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Solid Gold Mighty Mini Grain-Free Turkey & Hearty Vegetable Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.12

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Solid Gold Mighty Mini Gut Health Small & Toy Breed Grain-Free Salmon

Cost per day $0.18

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Solid Gold NutrientBoost Hund-N-Flocken Lamb

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Solid Gold Mighty Mini Turkey & Hearty Vegetable Recipe in Gravy Grain-Free Small Breed Dog Food Cups

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FAQ

Who owns Solid Gold dog food?

Solid Gold is owned by Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc..

Where is Solid Gold dog food made?

Solid Gold is manufactured in the United States , Thailand .

Is Solid Gold AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Solid Gold recipes are AAFCO approved.

Has Solid Gold dog food been recalled?

Solid Gold has been recalled 1 times in the years 2012.

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