Our Verdict
Go! Solutions dry cat food product line is made up of 10 recipes with ratings which vary from between 3.5 and 4.5 stars. The average rating of the whole range overall is 4 stars.
This range of kibble meets the protein requirements of cats by using premium quality ‘named’ meat meals (such as chicken meal and salmon meal) to provide a high-quality and concentrated source of protein.
Pros
- High in protein
- Affordable
- Recipes formulated for different health issues
Cons
- Some recipes contain plant-based protein
The table below shows each recipe in the range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (kitten), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey + Duck Recipe | 4.5 | A |
| Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Freshwater Trout & Salmon Recipe | 4.5 | A |
| Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Salmon + Cod Recipe | 4 | A |
| Go! Solutions Digestion + Gut Health Salmon Recipe with Ancient Grains | 3.5 | A |
| Go! Solutions Hairball Control + Urinary Care Chicken Recipe with Grains | 3.5 | M |
| Go! Solutions Sensitivities Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Duck Recipe | 3.5 | A |
| Go! Solutions Sensitivities Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Insect Recipe | 3.5 | M |
| Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Chicken Recipe with Grains | 3.5 | A |
| Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Grain-Free Salmon Recipe | 3.5 | A |
| Go! Solutions Weight Management + Joint Care Grain-Free Chicken Recipe | 3.5 | M |
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Recipe and Label Analysis
Go! Solutions Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey + Duck Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Label and nutrient data below are calculated using dry matter basis.
Go! Solutions Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey + Duck Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken meal, de-boned chicken, de-boned turkey, duck meal, turkey meal, salmon meal, de-boned trout, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural fish flavour, peas, potatoes, whole dried egg, potato flour, tapioca, de-boned salmon, de-boned duck, salmon oil, pumpkin, apples, carrots, bananas, blueberries, cranberries, lentils, broccoli, cottage cheese, suncured alfalfa, sweet potatoes, blackberries, squash, papayas, pomegranate, phosphoric acid, salt, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, taurine, choline chloride, dried chicory root, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (a source of vitamin C), thiamine mononitrate, biotin, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, beta-carotene, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, ferrous sulphate, zinc oxide, iron proteinate, copper sulphate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate), yucca schidigera extract, dried rosemary
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1.5%
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Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is chicken meal. Chicken meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken.
The second and third ingredients are deboned chicken and deboned turkey. These meats are considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken and turkey”. 1
Both are naturally rich in the 11 essential amino acids required by a cat to sustain life.
The fourth, fifth and sixth ingredients are duck meal, turkey meal and salmon meal. These are considered a meat concentrate and contain nearly 300% more protein than fresh meat.
The seventh ingredient is de-boned trout, a marine and freshwater fish naturally high in protein.
The eighth ingredient is chicken fat. Chicken fat is obtained from rendering chicken, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.
Chicken fat is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, chicken fat is actually a quality ingredient.
From here the list goes on to include a number of other items. But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of the product.
There are two notable exceptions in this recipe.
Firstly, taurine, this is an essential amino acid for cats associated with the healthy function of heart muscle and eye sight, and is crucial for maintaining good health in cats.
We view the presence of taurine in this recipe as a positive addition.
Next, we note the inclusion of dried fermentation products in this recipe. Fermentation products are typically added as probiotics to aid with digestion.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Go! Solutions Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey + Duck Recipe looks like an above average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 51.1%, a fat level of 20% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 20.9%.
As a group, the brand features a near average protein content of 39% and above average fat level of 17.2%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 35% for the overall product line, alongside a fat to protein ratio of 45%.
This means that Go! Solutions dry cat food range contains average protein, near-average carbs and average fat when compared to typical dry cat food.
Final Word
Go! Solutions dry is overall an above average cat food. It includes recipes to suit cats with different dietary needs and there is a choice of grain-free and grain-inclusive products.
Has Go! Solutions cat food been recalled in the past?
Yes, Go! Solutions has one recall in the brand’s history, though it took place more than 20 years ago.
In 2003, Petcurean issued a voluntary recall for its GO! Natural Dog Chicken recipe (which has since been rebranded as Go! Solutions Skin & Coat Chicken recipe) as a result of some reports we received about dogs falling ill who had been eating the food. After extensive independent testing, and due to a lack of any health/safety issues being found with the food, the recall was subsequently reclassified by the FDA as voluntary market withdrawal.
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About
The Go! Solutions brand is owned by Petcurean, a family-owned Canadian company which was founded in 1999.
A team of nutritionists develop the recipes and the ingredients are sourced from North America with a focus on products grown or raised near the company’s production facilities. Exceptions to this rule include lamb and venison from Australia and New Zealand.
The Go! Solutions kibble recipes are manufactured in Canada by Elmira Pet Products Ltd, which holds EU, FDA, BRC, GFSI and CFIA certifications.
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Laura studied BSc (Hons) Animal Science with an accreditation in Nutrition at the University of Nottingham, before working for eight years in the pet food and nutrition industry.
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