Dog food GO!: analysis of ingredients, reviews from owners and veterinary specialists

About the manufacturer

Poop GO! appeared on the dog food market relatively recently. PETCUREAN Pet Nutrition Corporation (Canada) began its activities in 1999, organizing a small production of dry granulated food. A feature of the manufacturer from the very beginning of its activity was the use of only fresh meat and other agricultural products.

The manufacturer states that in the production of feed, only fresh, carefully selected vegetables and fruits, meat and eggs are used, which have not been further processed.

The corporation is actively involved in environmental protection: it supports local manufacturers to reduce the cost of transporting raw materials and minimize emissions, converts its fleet to hybrid engines, and uses bags made from starch that can naturally decompose for packaging.

general characteristics

The Go Natural Holistic product is produced by Petcurean (Canada). The company's credo is that prepared food for animals should be of the same quality as human food. The product is certified Human Grade. This means quality for people.

Only natural raw materials are used as ingredients. It is supplied from nearby farms. The components are not frozen or transported. The food is made from fresh fish and poultry. Some types of product contain vegetables, fruits and berries grown in environmentally friendly places.

The product belongs to the holistic class food for cats. This means that it fully provides all the animals’ needs for nutrients and microelements. This is the highest quality type of prepared food. If you switch your cat to holistic food, there is no need to additionally include natural food or veterinary vitamins in the diet.

Feed composition

For example, let's take dry food for dogs with sensitive digestion (with duck).

Compound:

• protein - duck meat flour. The ingredient is located in the first place of the composition, a similar one is at 4 - its name can be translated as “duck without bones”). The recipe no longer contains protein-rich ingredients. Therefore, the declared 22% are of animal origin. Please note that food GO! meets AAFCO guidelines requiring food to contain only meat and a small portion of skin and bones;
• carbohydrates - oats, potatoes, rice;
• fats - rapeseed oil. The ingredient is not the healthiest, the manufacturer of dry dog ​​food Gou points out - preservation occurs with the help of natural preservatives;
• fiber - apples, quinoa, flax seeds;
• prebiotic of plant origin - chicory;
• antioxidant - dried rosemary;
• a complex of minerals, vitamins and substances useful for digestion, including iodine - dried seaweed;
• spices - salt represented by the name of chemical formulas.

Despite all the richness and naturalness of the composition of Gou dog food, some components raise doubts about the advisability of use.

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The Go brand also produces dog food. Petcurean Pet Nutrition also produces Now Fresh, Summit, and Gather dog and cat food.

Go food composition

Let's study the composition of Go cat food using the example of the “SENSITIVITY + SHINE, Duck Recipe for Cats” option (with duck, for kittens and cats). You can see it in the image below (click on it to enlarge for easier reading):

Above is a photo of the composition from the packaging (original on the left, Russian translation on the right). Below is a screenshot from the official website.

The first ingredients are meat, but the translation into Russian is not correct. De-boned duck is boneless duck rather than fresh duck fillet; duck meal is duck flour, not “dehydrated duck meat” (it turns out the importer embellished the composition). These two ingredients, along with whole dried eggs, are a source of animal protein.

It is interesting that the information on the packaging and on the website slightly differ in the indicators of some substances (protein, Omega acids, etc.). Probably because in the first case the minimum and minimum values ​​are indicated (there are min and max in parentheses), while in the second they are exact.

From fourth to eighth place are the sources of carbohydrates - peas, pea flour, tapioca, lentils and chickpeas (checkpeas in the original). Although chickpeas and lentils also contain a lot (about 20% and 10%, respectively, of the total ingredient volume) of vegetable protein.

Chicken fat is a source of saturated fatty acids. The original description of the composition clarifies that it is preserved with tocopherols (natural preservatives, a source of vitamin E). Also at the very end there is another preservative (also natural) - dried rosemary.

We also need about, which is not specified. The remaining ingredients are various additives designed to enrich the food with certain beneficial substances.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the advantages of Gou food:

• meat ingredients are the source of protein;
• grain-free composition (no wheat, corn or other grains);
• natural preservatives and flavors;
• high content of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial substances;
• Widely distributed and available in most pet stores.

Among the disadvantages:

• the percentage of main ingredients is not indicated;
• not “duck meat”, etc. is used, but “duck”, “duck flour” - such ingredients may contain by-products;
• high price (comparable to analogues).

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Gou dog food include:

• protein is represented by dehydrated meat, with minimal use of koi and bones - poultry, fish, lamb, beef (depending on the recipe);
• a variety of vitamin components;
• Preservatives and antioxidants only of natural origin are used;
• a wide range of Go's food, including grain-free diets and canned food;
• does not contain GMOs, dyes, hormones and by-products;
• The entire line can be easily found on the shelves of pet stores.

The disadvantages of GO! let's include:

• high cost (compared to similar dry food);
• instead of a source of animal fat (fish, poultry), vegetable oils (rapeseed, coconut, etc.) are used.

The most common questions and answers to them

What happens if you constantly feed your cat Go dry food, will her teeth get damaged?
Answer: Cats' teeth deteriorate from soft food. These are carnivores and their teeth are designed in such a way that they clean themselves when they eat hard, tough food. They also need solid food to maintain their jaw muscles.

Is it possible to give Gou food to a 1 month old kitten?

Answer: If for any reason your pet cannot receive milk from its mother, you can start feeding it Go food. But until the animal is 3 months old, it is better to moisten the hard pads a little or grind them into smaller grains. The oral cavity of such a baby is not yet prepared for eating solid food.

Until what age can a cat be fed dry food?

Answer. Until he has teeth to chew such food. If the animal has lost most of its teeth due to advanced age, it is worth switching the cat to a soft diet.

Why Go's dry food is better than others

Because Go's dog food belongs to the super premium holistic class. We will compare with analogues.

Acana

Both types of feed have a natural composition; manufacturers avoid using meat production waste as a source of protein. Gou food has a more varied composition of mineral and vitamin supplements, which sometimes reaches up to 50 points.

Akana often contains dry yeast, which is a source of vitamin B, but often causes allergies.

Grandorf

The Grandorf brand food formula contains about 28% protein, while Gou offers more than 30%. The carbohydrate composition of Gou food is almost always represented by a set of several ingredients; in Grandorf, it is usually a monocomposition. Minerals and vitamins have a poor composition, including brewer's yeast.

Pronature Holistic

Pronature uses corn gluten and flour as a protein source, both allergenic ingredients. You won’t find such ingredients in any of Go’s food recipes. The carbohydrate composition also suffers from the presence of allergenic products: wheat, corn, brewer's rice. Go's food does not contain dyes or hormones; this dry dog ​​food contains salt and yeast.

Feed prices GO!

You can now view the current price of food and buy it right here:

The prices for this food, let’s face it, are steep. Here are the approximate price tags for today:

GO! DAILY DEFENCE with chicken:

• 23 kg – from 220 rub.
• 82 kg – from 1380 rub.
• 63 kg – from 2060 rub.
• 26 kg – from 3200 rub.

GO! SENSITIVITY + SHINE with duck (for sensitive ones):

• 23 kg – from 235 rub.
• 82 kg – from 1460 rub.
• 63 kg – from 2460 rub.
• 26 kg – from 3800 rub.

We hope that you learned a lot of useful things from our review, and we definitely recommend GO food! as an excellent alternative to any other super-premium food, and even holistic class!

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Go's food line

GO! presents three completely unique formulations that take care of the health of dogs. This is not surprising, because initially the diets were produced for dogs with digestive problems. This means that the entire line is hypoallergenic and medicinal.

The line includes:

• grain-free diets enriched with proteins (FIT + FREE);
• whole grain feed (DAILY DEFENCE);
• for sensitive digestion (SENSITIVITY + SHINE).

Food GO! grain-free (for dogs of any age and breed, 4 types of meat)

A universal diet that is suitable for dogs of any age, activity and breed. The first holistic food with a balanced composition of proteins and fats. The proportion of proteins in Go Natural food is 35%. Contains three types of poultry: chicken, turkey and duck. Added salmon and boneless trout. Contains no meat raised with hormones. On the packaging, the manufacturer has provided dosage for feeding dogs depending on weight and activity.

Food GO! for puppies and adult dogs with sensitive digestion (with venison)

Grain-free food has a monoprotein composition: deer meat (fresh and dehydrated). To make the food hypoallergenic, the manufacturer limited additional substances. Contains pre- and probiotics, natural antioxidants, Omega-3 and Omega-6 acids. Does not contain gluten, chicken, by-products, soy, growth hormones, wheat or other substances that can cause digestive upset.

GO! for puppies and adult dogs (with lamb)

A unique formula has been developed for a whole grain diet - “All stages of life”. Its use is possible at any age for dogs with food allergies. The protein component is 25%, represented by lamb meat (fresh and dehydrated). Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants and have a positive effect on your dog's immunity. The manufacturer guarantees the absence of GMO products, by-products, and other allergic components in the dog food recipe.

Note that wet diets copy the division of dry ones, dividing into three groups.

The best wet foods for kittens

Wet food should not form the basis of a kitten's diet. Canned food is recommended only as an addition to dry kibble.

Animonda Carny

5

★★★★★ editorial assessment

100% of buyers recommend this product

Animonda Carny is a meat pate for kittens without adding grains. There are three flavors available: chicken, rabbit, beef. The recipe leaves no doubt about the quality of the canned food: the meat ingredient takes up 66%, the rest is broth. Vitamin D3 provides babies with strong bones, and vitamin E strengthens the immune system.

The food is sold in tin cans of 200 or 400 g with a convenient opening tab. The consistency of the pate is homogeneous, the pungent smell does not hit the nose. Even picky kittens like the taste.

Pros:

• meat composition;
• convenient can format;
• there are vitamins;
• pleasant taste and aroma.

Minuses:

• cost (from 108 rubles per 200 g);
• not sold everywhere.

Animonda Carny is a good canned meat. The owners note that the price corresponds to the quality of the product.

Solid Natura Selection

5

★★★★★ editorial assessment

97% of buyers recommend this product

Canned food for kittens and adult cats is produced by the Yelets meat processing plant, belongs to the holistic class and consists of 97% selected meat. The line includes single-protein foods with different fillings: turkey, chicken, quail, rabbit, veal.

The composition is transparent and excludes any harmful additives. Canned food does not emit a strong odor and is suitable for kittens of any age. The food is available in cans of 100 or 340 g.

Pros:

• pleasant aroma;
• selected meat as a base;
• wide range of flavors;
• Suitable for kittens of any age.

Minuses:

• not all pets eat with appetite;
• expensive (about 180 rubles for 0.34 kg).

The natural composition without flavorings and flavor enhancers Solid Natura Selection does not have a pronounced odor, due to which kittens are attracted less than cheap analogues with additives.

Brit Premium Chicken Chunks for kitten

4.9

★★★★★ editorial assessment

94% of buyers recommend this product

Brit Premium - premium canned food for kittens. Chicken pieces make up 78% of the formula. The garnish is vegetables and legumes - there are no grains in the composition. Vitamins and microelements ensure the proper development of the baby.

The food can be given to kittens at any age. Breeders often choose it as the first complementary food. The pleasant aroma immediately attracts pets - they eat the entire portion with pleasure. Canned food is available in 0.1 kg bags, the notches help to open them without scissors.

Pros:

• Available at most pet stores;
• can be used as a first complementary food;
• convenient release format;
• grain-free meat composition;
• enriched with vitamins and minerals.

Minuses:

• high cost (from 45 rubles per pouch);
• chicken in the composition can cause allergies.

Experienced breeders recommend buying canned food in boxes - this way the price is more favorable.

Reviews from veterinarians

Veterinarians advise feeding your pets diets of at least premium class. The good composition of Go's dog food allows it to be offered to patients. There were not many reviews from veterinary specialists on the network.

Igor N. (veterinarian) If a tailed patient has even minor digestive problems, I suggest the owner immediately switch him to holistic food. Among others, I propose to consider Gou’s diets. In my practice, I have not encountered a negative reaction to the use, but many owners refuse Go because of the high cost.

Range

The Petcurean company produces the following types of dry food "Go" for cats:

• Fit + Free with four varieties of meat;.
• Sensitivity+ Shine Limited - with duck.
• Sensitivity + Shine - with trout and salmon;.
• Sensitivity + Shine Grain Free Pollock Cat Recipe - with cod.
• Daily Defense - with chicken, fruits and berries.

Until recently, there was no wet food in the Go line. However, recently the production of canned food in this series has been established. They are produced in the form of pates with chicken, turkey or duck meat.

At the bottom of the package of granules you can see a strip of a certain color. Its shade depends on the type of food. Jars of pate are also marked with the same marking.

The price of dry food depends on the weight of the bag of granules:

• 230 g - about 220 - 240 rubles;
• 1.8 kg - from 1500 to 1800 rubles;
• 3.6 kg - 2100 - 2600 rubles;
• 7.2 kg - from 3400 to 4000 rubles.

The cost of canned food varies from 120 to 150 rubles per 100 g jar.

Below we will give a brief overview of Go food for cats.

Owner reviews

Irina K. I am the owner of two Labradors of different ages. When the first one was 4 years old, they kept a foster puppy. I thought for a long time about what food to choose for my baby. In the breeder's family, he ate dry food, which is difficult to buy in my city; the breeder ordered large quantities directly from the factory. I checked with the veterinarian and offered a choice. The older dog was on grain-free Gou, and was surprised to learn that it would also suit the baby. I read about it on the packaging, but thought it was a marketing ploy. We didn’t have to rack our brains, we just started buying more regular food. I generally buy any bag that is available in the store. All are suitable without causing diarrhea or scabies.

Evgeniy S. This winter we adopted a dog from the street and simply regretted it. In the group photos, he looked very pitiful - demodicosis, practically no hair, emaciated. We have a dachshund in our house. My head was spinning: how to treat, what to feed. We have a trusted veterinarian, and we selected the food gradually, one small bag at a time. We settled on GO! for sensitive digestion. The dachshund eats natural food and has refused any dry food since childhood. Now in the hunt it may crunch. We decided that if she showed interest, we would transfer her too.

Grain-free fish food

The packaging of Sensitivity + Shine food is marked in green. This is a grain-free product with trout and salmon. It is intended for cats with sensitive stomachs, as well as for animals with allergies. This food differs from Sensitivity+ Shine Limited only in taste, since it contains fish rather than poultry.

There is also a variation of the product called Sensitivity + Shine Grain Free Pollock Cat Recipe. This food's composition is practically no different from Sensitivity + Shine. But the source of protein in it is not red fish, but cod. The product is marked with a blue stripe on the packaging.

Briefly about the main thing

1. Dry and wet diets GO! for dogs - balanced holistic food from Canada.
2. The food recipe contains only natural ingredients.
3. The meat is fresh or dehydrated, with minimal skin and bone content.
4. There are no GMOs, grown with the help of hormones, or by-products.
5. Originally produced specifically for dogs with sensitive digestion and a tendency to allergies.
6. The recipe contains a rich mineral and vitamin supplement.
7. A wide range of products is always available in pet stores.
8. The cost of Gou is slightly higher than products of a similar class.

In general, Gou’s diet justifies the manufacturer’s classification as holistic. Individual intolerance is possible, but in most cases, dogs happily eat this brand of dry food, feeling great and remaining active.

What do you think of the Go dog food brand? Feeding your pet? Share your experience in the comments, your opinion is very important and will help those visitors to our site who are on the verge of making a choice.

Unobvious benefits of holistic feeds

Speaking about the benefits for a pet, we cannot ignore the issue of the benefits and convenience of holistic-class food for the owner:

• We have a healthy, cheerful cat or cat - this, of course, is the main plus.
• Holistic food is perfectly absorbed by the body, which means that the cat visits the litter box less often, the volume of “piles” is smaller, and there is almost no smell. Consequently, you can wash and clean the litter box less often, and there is no specific “cat” aroma at home.
• Since holistic is good for health, we also save on visits to the veterinarian. We save not only money, but also time.

Many people are put off by the high price of holistic cat food. Let's compare not only the price, but also the energy value and daily intake.

For example, Friskies brand food, a 2-kilogram package costs about 315 rubles, or 15.75 rubles. per 100 g. Energy value - 76 Kcal per 100 g. And Pronature Holistic food in a package of 2.72 kg costs almost 2000 rubles (about 74 rubles per 100 g) - the price difference is very significant. But the calorie content is 445 Kcal per 100 g, almost 6 times higher. Now let’s multiply 15.75 by 6. To get the same amount of kilocalories, you will have to give the cat food for as much as 94.5 rubles. And where are the savings? At the same time, the Friskies box indicates the daily intake rate of 55-75 g for a cat weighing 3-5 kg, and for Pronature this rate is 30-60 g: clearly someone is slightly underestimating the figures, otherwise the cat will simply remain hungry.

If someone is put off by the high calorie content of expensive food, there are no flavoring additives that encourage the pet to eat more than its body needs. Therefore, with the introduction of holistic food into the diet, your cat will always be in good shape.

Owners are often concerned about the question: are holistic foods suitable for cats with urolithiasis? There is no clear answer here. The fact is that any food is not a medicine and a diet for a sick cat, just like for a person, should be prescribed by a doctor, taking into account the state of his health. Another question is, can high-quality food prevent the occurrence of urolithiasis or at least reduce the likelihood? And here the answer is: definitely yes! But under several conditions:

• the pet is fed only (!) holistic-grade food, and the amount corresponds to age, weight, and health status;
• the cat always has access to fresh water;
• full motor activity is ensured.

Some owners are confused by the fact that the range of holistic foods is very narrow; it does not contain the usual foods for different breeds, for kittens, or for solving veterinary problems. However, this is the whole point of a holistic approach. A healthy animal needs high-quality food. And veterinary problems should be solved by a specialist, and individually. If your cat is prescribed dietary food, you can take a closer look at the line of specialized medicinal foods, for example, Royal Horse.

Canned food

Wet food allows you to diversify your cat's menu. If an animal eats pelleted food, veterinarians do not recommend giving it natural food. Ready-made canned food goes well with dry food and does not cause digestive problems.

Currently, Petcurean produces the following types of canned pates for cats:

1. Grain Free Turkey Pate. The product contains turkey meat. The can is marked with a blue stripe.
2. Grain Free Chicken Pate. This food contains chicken. The packaging is marked in pink.
3. Grain Free Chicken Stew with Turkey + Duck. The pate contains 3 types of poultry stew: chicken, turkey and duck. There is a purple stripe on the can.

All types of canned food do not contain cereals. They are cooked in a delicious vegetable broth. In addition, they contain Yucca Schidigera extract. This ingredient removes toxins from the intestines and reduces the smell of stool.

Four types of meat

Fit + Free food packaging has purple markings. The granules contain several types of meat: chicken, turkey, duck and salmon. There are no grains at all.

This product is high in protein. It is suitable for mobile animals leading an active lifestyle. The manufacturer claims that this food can be given to kittens from three months of age. However, veterinarians do not recommend this. High protein food may not be suitable for young animals; it is more suitable for young adult animals.

The food is not suitable for older and sedentary cats. It is also not advisable to give this product to animals with digestive problems. Their stomach may not be able to handle so much protein.

It is necessary to monitor the condition of the coat after including the high-protein variety of Go food in the menu. In reviews, pet owners report that some of their pets began shedding after switching to the Fit + Free product. Out-of-season coat changes were associated with excess protein in the diet. In such cases, the cat should be switched to a special diet to improve the quality of its hair.

Experts' opinion

Reviews from veterinarians about Go food for cats are mostly positive. Experts often recommend this type of ready-made food, as it has a natural and balanced composition. You just need to pay attention to the product series and labeling on the packaging.

For example, a food with four types of meat is not suitable for old and calm cats. But this type of food will fully meet the protein needs of young and active animals. The type of prepared food must be selected individually for each pet, taking into account the characteristics of its body and lifestyle. It is advisable to first consult with a specialist.

Medicinal products are not included in the Go line of cat foods. In the reviews, veterinarians emphasize that this series of ready-made food can only be recommended for feeding healthy animals. If the pet suffers from any chronic disease, then it must be switched to dietary food from other manufacturers.

Experts note that this product extremely rarely causes allergies and digestive disorders. It has a pleasant smell and taste. Therefore, even a sudden transition from natural food to Go food is easy and painless for your pet.

Feeding tips

Dry and wet food can be combined with each other. In the mornings and evenings, the cat is offered canned food or pouches, and the rest of the time she will have a bowl of dry food. A cup of drinking water must be nearby.

Before spaying or neutering a cat, you need to gradually transition your pet to a new diet. A few weeks before surgery, you can begin offering Go to sterilized cats.

Do not give your cat too large portions. First, any excess wet food left in the bowl will dry out and spoil. Secondly, due to overfeeding, your pet may have problems with excess weight. Small portions are enough.

GO! FIT+FREE with turkey

How much does the product cost and where can it be purchased?

A variety of ready-made food “Go!” should be selected individually, taking into account the activity, age and health status of pets. For example, a food with four types of meat is not suitable for older animals or cats with a calm temperament. When choosing, it is advisable to take into account your pet’s taste preferences and consult with a specialist.

The average cost of granules depends on the volume of packaging:

• 0.23 kg – 230 rub.;
• 1.82 kg – 1200 rub.;
• 3.63 kg – 2000 rub.;
• 7.26 kg – 2900 rub.;
• 11.35 kg – 3400 rub.

The larger the size of the vacuum bag, the more beneficial it is for the cat owner. The price of a 100-gram jar of canned food starts from 125 rubles. It is more profitable to buy them in packs (from 6 pcs.). You can purchase food online or at a pet store.

Experts note that the products extremely rarely cause a negative reaction and digestive upset in cats. As a result, animals can easily tolerate even a sudden transition to it. Feed your pet with Go! products. It is possible until you have teeth for chewing granules. After their loss, it is worth switching to soft types of food.