Cat food "Go" (Go Natural Holistic): reviews of veterinarians and animal owners about it, its composition and types, pros and cons

(Go!) for cats

Feed Go! produced by the Canadian company PETCUREAN Pet Nutrition. This company appeared relatively recently (in 1999), but has already established itself as a manufacturer of high-quality pet food. The production concept stated by the company is to create food only based on fresh meat and natural agricultural products. Therefore, all its products belong to the holistic and super premium class. GO! is a well-balanced holistic food.

Other brands of this company:

Now Fresh - grain-free food for kittens and adult animals;
SUMMIT Holistic - premium food for cats of all ages;
Gather organic (Petcurean) is a food produced only using certified and organic ingredients.

All brands have dog food equivalents.

Photo gallery: PETCUREAN Pet Nutrition products for cats

GATHER food is made only from organic ingredients

SUMMIT Holistic has natural taste and maximum nutritional value

Now Fresh is grain-free and contains fresh meat

Go - grain-free holistic food with a balanced content of proteins and fats

General information about the food manufacturer Go Natural

Go Natural food is produced by Petcurean Pet Nutrition Corporation. The company's factories are located in Canada. This is a great advantage, since this country is one of the most favorable in environmental terms. Canadian producers have the opportunity to obtain fresh raw materials. Many farmers practice free range, which is why the animals eat natural food. This allows the chemical composition of raw meat to be as close as possible to natural. Fishing for the production of dry cat food is carried out mainly from wild reservoirs. This factor also contributes to the production of ingredients without third-party additives and heavy metals. There is a Go Natural line for dogs. In parallel, the company produces products under the Summit and Now brands.

Now food is a low-calorie alternative to Go, but the former also contains less meat

Advantages and disadvantages of Go food

PETCUREAN Pet Nutrition produces all its food for feeding both young animals and adults. She explains this position by the fact that in natural conditions there is no division of food for different ages of predators. Because of this feature, dry food granules are quite small and not everyone likes them.

Table: pros and cons of Go! for cats

pros	Minuses
High content of animal protein (from 31 to 48%), obtained from natural ingredients.	When describing the composition of the product, information about the percentage of the main components is not provided.
Grain-free food that does not contain allergens: GMOs, growth hormones, by-products, dyes and artificial preservatives (according to the manufacturer).	Quite a high cost of production.
The food includes a large number of vitamin and mineral supplements that the animal needs for a healthy life.
Widely available for sale.

The Go! brand range for cats and kittens

All products of this brand contain a large number of meat components of natural origin, contain Omega unsaturated fats, and also include a variety of biological additives necessary for healthy nutrition of pets: taurine, biotin, minerals and vitamins, including B vitamins, which affect for healthy skin and coat. The food does not contain dyes or hormones.

Table: description of the composition of Go dry food

Name of food	Compound	Vitamin supplements	Analysis
GO! FIT + FREE, a grain-free food that contains four different types of protein products: chicken; turkey; duck; salmon.	Main ingredients: dehydrated and fresh chicken; fresh turkey fillet and trout; dehydrated duck, salmon and turkey meat; chicken fat; natural fish flavor; peas; potatoes and potato flour; whole eggs; tapioca; salmon and duck fillet; salmon oil; pressed cheese. Vegetables, fruits, berries: pumpkin; apples; carrot; bananas; blueberry; cranberry; lentils; broccoli; spinach; alfalfa; sweet potato; blackberry; papaya; a pineapple.	Microelements and biological additives: phosphoric acid; sodium chloride; potassium chloride; DL-methionine; taurine; choline chloride; zinc proteinate; iron proteinate; copper proteinate; zinc oxide; manganese proteinate; copper sulfate; ferrous sulfate; calcium iodate; manganese oxide; brewer's yeast selenium; Yucca Schidigera extract - removes the unpleasant odor of cat excrement; dried chicory root and dried rosemary are antioxidants. Probiotics: Lactobacilli are aerobic bacteria that improve digestion. Enterococcus faecium is a bacteria that is part of the microflora of the stomach. Aspergyl - aerobic mold fungi, with a small content of them in the feed, these fungi promote the breakdown of sugars in the intestines; In addition, these mushrooms are a natural antioxidant. Vitamins: A, D3, E, B3, B8, C, B1, B5, B2, B6, beta-carotene, B9, B7, vitamins B12).	Percentage of main substances: proteins - no less than 46%; fats - at least 18%; fiber - no more than 1.5%; moisture - no more than 10%; ash - not less than 9%; magnesium - not less than 0.09%; taurine - not less than 0.21%; Omega 6 fatty acids - not less than 3.1%; Omega 3 fatty acids - not less than 0.3%. Calorie content: 4298 kcal/kg. Lactobacilli - 90,000,000 cfu/lb.
GO! SENSITIVITY + SHINE is a grain-free food for animals with sensitive digestion.	Main ingredients: fresh trout; dehydrated salmon and herring; natural fish flavor; potatoes and potato flour; chicken fat; peas and pea fiber; salmon fat; pressed cheese. The vegetable components are the same, except for apple and sweet potato.	The same vitamin and mineral supplements are used, with the addition of L-lysine.	When compared with FIT, SENSITIVITY food has some differences: Read also: Happy Cat food for cats: reviews and description protein content increased by two percent; ash content - no more than 7.5%; the percentage of Omega-6 is reduced to 2.4%, and Omega-3 is increased by 0.13%. The total calorie content was 4444 kcal/kg.
GO! DAILY DEFENCE food with whole chicken and salmon (grain).	Main ingredients: dehydrated chicken and fresh fillet; brown rice; oatmeal; chicken fat; dehydrated salmon; chicken broth as a flavoring; sunflower oil; rice bran; linseed oil; dry egg; salmon fat. Herbal Ingredients: apples; carrot; potato; cranberry; alfalfa.	The same vitamin and mineral supplements are used as in FIT food, only sodium chloride and choline chloride are absent.	Percentage of main substances: proteins - no less than 32%; fats - at least 20%; fiber - no more than 2.5%; moisture - no more than 10%; ash - no more than 6.5%; phosphorus - not less than 0.8%; magnesium - no more than 0.09%; taurine - 2050 mg/kg; Omega-6 fatty acids - no less than 3.2%; Omega-3 fatty acids - not less than 0.63%. Calorie content: 4804 kcal/kg. Lactobacilli - 90,000,000 cfu/lb.
GO! SENSITIVITY + SHINE LIMITED INGREDIENT is a grain-free duck-based food for animals prone to allergies.	Compound: fresh fillet and dehydrated duck meat; whole dried eggs; peas and pea flour; tapioca; lentils; chickpeas; chicken fat; flax seeds; natural flavor.	The same additives are used as in FIT food.	The percentage of main substances is exactly the same as in SENSITIVITY based on fish.
GO! NATURAL HOLISTIC - grain-free food with pollock.	Compound: fresh and dehydrated pollock fillet; whole dried eggs; peas; tapioca; lentils; chickpeas; rapeseed and coconut oil; natural flavor.	The additives are the same.	Percentage of main substances: Proteins - 30%; Fats - 15%; Fiber - 3%; Moisture - 10%; Ash - 6.5%; Magnesium - 0.09%; Omega-6 fatty acids – 2%; Omega-3 fatty acids - 0.4%; Calorie content: 4,232 kcal/kg.

The food bag is quite large, but thanks to the presence of a soft clasp it is convenient to use

Color coding "Go":

purple - FIT + FREE (with four types of meat);
green - SENSITIVITY + SHINE (with sea fish);
red - DAILY DEFENCE (with chicken and salmon);
yellow - SENSITIVITY + SHINE with duck;
blue - with pollock.

The cost of food is slightly different for different types and depends on the size of the package.

Table: approximate cost of Go food

Feed/Package Weight	230 g	1.82 kg	3.63 kg	7.26 kg
FIT+FREE	from 215 rub.	from 1570 rub.	from 2110 rub.	from 3275 rub.
SENSITIVITY + SHINE	from 1625 rub.	from 2140 rub.	from 3350 rub.
DAILY DEFENSE	from 215 rub.	from 1320 rub.	from 1960 r.	from 3100 rub.
SENSITIVITY + SHINE with duck	from 224 rub.	from 1390 rub.	from 2345 rub.	from 3615 rub.
NATURAL HOLISTIC	from 1340 rub.	from 2345 rub.	from 3925 rub.

Due to the high content of animal proteins, a cat’s daily diet is small and significantly less than the amount of food of a lower class.

Table: feeding rates for Go!

Weight, kg	Cats prone to obesity, g	Active cats, g	Kittens, g
0,5–1	–	–	15–20
1–2,3	15–25	20–33	20–33
2,3–3,2	25–35	33–53	33–53
3,2–4,5	35–40	53–60	53–60
4,5–6	40–65	60–98	60–98
6–7,3	65–90	98–120	–

Wet food "Go"

Go! canned food, like dry food, is made only from natural ingredients, does not contain grains and belongs to the holistic class. This food contains vegetable broth, sunflower oil and Yucca Schidigera extract. There are several different pate flavors available, using different types of meat:

Chicken Stew with Turkey + Duck pate with three types of meat (purple marker on the jar) - contains 30% turkey and chicken and 10% duck;
Chicken Pate with chicken (pink marker) - 70% chicken;
Turkey Pate with Turkey (blue marker) - 70% turkey.

All canned food contains biological and vitamin supplements (per weight of one jar):

vitamin D3 - 20 IU;
taurine - 100 mg;
calcium iodate - 0.075 mg;
copper sulfate - 0.05 mg;
manganese chelate - 0.3 mg;
zinc chelate - 1.5 mg.

The nutritional value of all varieties is approximately the same:

protein - from 10.8% to 10.9%;
fats - from 5.9% to 6.3%;
fiber - 0.5%;
ash - 2.5%;
moisture - 79%.

The cost of all types of Go canned food is the same:

100 gram jar - from 124 rubles;
pack of six canned food - about 640 rub.

Video: review of Go!

The difference between Go food and other brands produced by the same manufacturer

All PETCUREAN products belong to the highest class of animal feed. However, they have some differences in manufacturing strategy. When comparing Go! With other brands you can find the following differences:

NOW! offers a range for different ages of cats: kittens, adults (two flavors) and seniors. A special feature of this brand’s food formula is the inclusion of essential polyunsaturated acids DHA and EPA (classified as Omega-3 fatty acids), which affect brain and vision function and promote weight loss.
Summit with three types of meat - this brand produces only one type of food, which belongs to the super premium class. The food is intended for pets of all ages, it is not grain-free and contains brown rice and oatmeal. Its price is lower than Go! (1.8 kg - about 830 rubles).
Gather introduces one chicken flavored food. The peculiarity of this brand is the use of only organic ingredients, that is, grown without any chemical fertilizers, growth stimulants and other synthetic substances used in agriculture. Everything is only natural and environmentally friendly. The cost of such products is significantly higher than the market average. Therefore, the price of the food is higher than Go!: packaging 3.63 kg - from 3250 rubles.

Price and where to buy

You can buy dry food and canned food of this brand in:

"Yandex Market" ():
Go packaging 3.63 kg - from RUB 2,139;
Go packaging 7.26 kg - from RUB 3,420.
"ZooMag"():
Packaging 3.63 kg - from 2430 rubles;
Packaging 7.26 kg - from RUB 3,824.

The above prices are indicative, current in January 2020. For exact prices, check the pet stores using the links above.

What food can you choose to replace Go!

The Russian market provides a large selection of feeds, varying in price and composition, including holistic feeds. If you or your pet are not satisfied with Go for some reason, you can choose another one that has the same level of quality.

Table: food to replace “Go”

Name

Features of the composition

Nutrient Analysis

Price

Belgian Grandorf food is holistic, there are grain-free and low-grain products. In addition to dry food, this brand also offers wet food in a variety of flavors.

Just like Go!, it contains a large percentage of meat, but almost does not use chicken; there is turkey, lamb, and rabbit. Among fish products, salmon, herring and Atlantic krill are added to the composition. Go food has a greater variety of plant components, while Grandorf often names sweet potato, apple and plant fibers. The list of various additives, including probiotics, is approximately the same for both foods.

The general analysis of Grandorf feed differs in several respects:

proteins - 32%;
fats - 14%;
unsaturated fatty acids - 3.6%;
ash content - 7.5%;
fiber - 2.5%;
humidity - 6%.

Calorie content: 4107 calories/kg.

The price of the food is slightly lower: a 2 kg package costs from 1300 rubles.

Farmina N&D food produced in Italy. There is low grain and grain free.

A high percentage of meat components; not only chicken is used, but also many other types of meat and fish products:

venison;
wild boar meat;
quail;
herring.

There are a lot of plant ingredients, including berries, vegetables, medicinal herbs and various fruits: coconut, pomegranate; Quinoa is used as a grain crop. Many biological and vitamin supplements, including unsaturated fatty acids DHA and EPA.

General composition:

protein - 44%;
fat - 20%;
fiber - 1.8%;
ash content - 8.5%.

The cost is higher: 1.5 kg - about 1500 rubles.

The Grandorf food line includes six items for cats of different ages and with different health conditions.

Table: comparison of Go Natural industrial feeds with products of other brands

Brand	The first 10 positions in the lineup	Price 1 kg	Conclusion
Go!	trout fillet; fresh salmon meat; fresh herring meat; natural fish flavor; potato; chicken fat (source of vitamin E); peas; potato flour; salmon oil; pumpkin.	450–550 rub.	Good food. It lags behind other holistic providers, but the price is much lower. The quality is superior to many super-premium foods.
Orijen	fresh chicken (18%); fresh turkey meat (7%); fresh whole eggs (5%); fresh chicken liver (5%); fresh whole flounder (4%); fresh whole herring (4%); fresh turkey liver (4%); fresh chicken heart (4%); fresh turkey heart (4%); fresh chicken necks (4%).	800–1000 rub.	Reference holisticist. All the first positions are occupied by ingredients of animal origin. There are by-products, but they do not reduce the cost of the recipe, but help to properly balance it and provide a preventive effect. However, the food is much more expensive than Go Natural.
Royal Canin	dehydrated proteins of animal origin (poultry); wheat; rice; animal fats; dehydrated animal proteins (pork); cereal flour; vegetable fiber; hydrolyzed animal proteins (flavoring additives); yeast and fermentation by-products; vegetable protein isolate.	600 rub.	The food is premium, i.e. 2 steps lower than Go Natural, but we included it in the review due to its comparable cost. The manufacturer does not use meat and adds grains to the food. Some ingredients remain anonymous. The price of feed is much higher, but the quality lags behind.
Advance	chicken (20%); dehydrated chicken meat; rice (16%); maize gluten; animal fat; maize; dehydrated pork protein; wheat gluten; hydrolyzed animal proteins; dehydrated salmon protein.	450 rub.	The food is in the same price category as Go Natural. The manufacturer also uses chicken and dehydrated meat, but in addition introduces an analogue of corn - maize. Contains wheat and isolated protein. About 20–25% of pure meat remains in the feed, the rest is occupied by cereals. Advance is inferior in quality to Go Natural.