Go's food for dogs: composition, daily intake by weight, reviews from veterinarians

Manufacturer

Brand Go! created by the Canadian company Petcurean, which has been producing animal food since 1999. The main concept of the producers is the use of natural ingredients grown on local farms. The company pays most attention to product safety and quality. Petcurean regularly undergoes accreditations that evaluate the compliance of raw materials with standards.

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Anna Abramenko

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Go dog food is based on products that have not been subjected to chemical processing. During the production process, the ingredients are steamed at low temperatures. This method allows you to preserve maximum nutritional properties.

The company's rule is not to skimp on products and production technology. At each stage, raw materials are tested for compliance with standards. In order to detect the presence of toxins, an infrared radiation apparatus is used. This explains the high price of the product.

Detailed composition

On the original packaging, the ingredients are printed in English. Certified food has an official Russified sticker, which indicates all the ingredients, energy value, storage conditions, expiration date and consumption rate.

The ingredients are listed in descending order. At the top of the list are those products that form the basis of dry granules. Go dog food contains 70% meat, either fresh or dehydrated. Next comes the carbohydrate filler: flour, beans, oatmeal, tapioca, seeds, vegetables. To enhance the nutritional properties, berries, leafy greens, herbs, and spices are added. At the end of the composition, additives are indicated: vitamins (A, C, D, folic acid, biotin), microelements (magnesium, selenium, copper, iron, manganese, zinc) and prebiotics.

Go Natural brand foods are made based on the following ingredients:

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The composition varies depending on the type of feed. Potential allergens and intestinal irritants are not added to products for dogs with gastrointestinal problems.

Composition of Go's dog food

As the table in the previous section showed, Gou has a diverse composition. Not only meat additives vary, but also components of plant origin, for example, some types do not contain vegetables, but contain fruits. You can analyze the substances that the manufacturer includes most often. Their list is as follows:

1. Proteins account for 24% of the composition. Most often, proteins are represented by lamb and chicken, fish, venison, duck, and turkey. They are most quickly absorbed by dogs. All meat ingredients are monitored for the presence of heavy metals, and purchases are made only from time-tested local suppliers.
2. Plant proteins include oatmeal and brown rice. Sometimes they are replaced with flaxseed, bran, as well as apples and carrots. These substances are needed to replenish fiber reserves in the body. Usually the composition contains at least 2.5% vegetable proteins.
3. Any Gou diet is rich in vegetable fats from canola. Veterinarians and technologists have been arguing for a long time about whether they are needed or not. But the company’s management claims that canola oil strengthens blood vessels and normalizes the fat balance in the pet’s body. Therefore, the manufacturer does not intend to abandon oils.
4. Additional ingredients include yeast extract, concentrated lactobacilli, alfalfa, dried rosemary, cranberry. All these products increase the concentration of natural minerals in the feed, and also enrich its taste without adding any enhancers.
5. The list of additional substances includes vitamins A, B, C and D3. All of them improve the health of four-legged animals.

Kinds

The company produces canned food and 3 lines of dry dog ​​food: grain-free, whole grain and for sensitive digestion. All products of the GO! Suitable for dogs of any age. The assortment includes 12 items.

Comparative characteristics:

Cereals are a cheap source of carbohydrates. They provide minimal energy, and their excessive consumption can lead to dog obesity, gastrointestinal problems and diabetes. Grain-free food consists of 2/3 meat ingredients. The carbohydrate limit is achieved through vegetables, fruits and berries in the composition. These products are rich in protein, which is necessary to maintain muscle mass.

The nutrients included in dog food have a positive effect on the functioning of organs, the condition of teeth, bones, and coat. A deficiency of nutrients in the diet can lead to vision problems, weakened immunity, and depletion of body fat.

Canned food

In the Gou food line! There is canned food for cats. Their composition is as good as the composition of dry food. The only alarming thing is that canned food can be found on sale in both stationary and online stores, but there is not a word about them on the manufacturer’s official website.

Canned food Go! only three:

• Go! Natural Holistic Grain Free Turkey Pate;
• Go! Natural Holistic Grain Free Chicken Pate;
• Go! Natural Holistic Grain Free Chicken Stew with Turkey + Duck Pate (with stewed chicken, turkey and duck meat).

All three types of food are pates in small 100-gram jars.

The price does not depend on the type of canned food and varies from 100 to 140 rubles, depending on the markup of the outlet.

The characteristics and advantages of the pates are similar.

All canned foods listed are completely natural. Their production does not use grain crops, artificial preservatives, by-products, flavorings, or meat obtained from animals raised on hormonal supplements. The main ingredient is high quality natural meat (70% of the total volume of pate). Vegetable broth is used as a source of moisture.

Pet owners noted that after introducing Go! The smell of urine and feces in the purring cats has become noticeably less. The manufacturer notes that this effect is achieved due to the addition of yucca schidigera extract to the composition.

Canned food Go! Natural Holistic is enriched with all the vitamins and minerals necessary for the health and long life of cats.

Advantages and disadvantages

The food produced has mostly positive reviews among veterinarians and dog owners. A negative reaction on the part of pets is most often caused by individual intolerance to components, which can be diagnosed using tests.

Advantages of Go food:

• corresponds to the “holistic” class;
• the product is made based on meat, vegetables and fruits;
• it does not contain skin, cartilage, bones, or internal organs;
• meat ingredients do not contain hormonal additives;
• formula without dyes, artificial flavors and flavor enhancers;
• food is enriched with prebiotics, antioxidants, fatty acids;
• Contains no GMO products, corn, soy, or wheat.

Flaws:

• high price;
• Possible gastrointestinal disorder in the dog.

Poop Go! NATURAL Holistic was developed by veterinarians. Their composition is balanced – the amount of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and microelements is sufficient to maintain the healthy functioning of the dog’s body.

Pros and cons of Go foods

Benefits of the food:

1. Natural meat products are used as a source of protein.
2. The main lines do not contain grains.
3. Natural flavors and natural preservatives are used.
4. Full volume of minerals, vitamins and other beneficial substances. Does not require additional bait.
5. Available freely in most large supermarkets and specialty stores.

Flaws:

1. Lack of diet for neutered pets.
2. High price.
3. Lack of medicinal feed.

Daily norm

Consumption standards are indicated on the packaging. Food GO! universal, and suitable for both small and large breeds. The serving size depends on the pet's weight and activity level. For puppies up to 6 months, it is 75-140 g. For small dogs (up to a year), one meal should be 150 g. For large dogs - 275 g.

For small animals leading a passive lifestyle, a portion size of 50-110 g is sufficient. If the dog weighs more than 9 kg, then the norm will be 150-275 g. Large pets weighing 30-65 kg. should consume 275-440 g of dry food per meal. If the dog is active and mobile, the amount of food increases by 20%. The maximum serving size is 520 g. The norm for elderly, pregnant or sick dogs is calculated by a veterinarian based on tests.

Price

“Go” food corresponds to the “holistic” class. It is characterized by the content of exclusively natural ingredients.

Product price:

• 230 g – 240 rub.;
• 2.7 kg – 1800 rub.;
• 5.4 – 2700 rub.;
• 11.3 kg – 5300 rub.

It follows from the table that it is beneficial to take large amounts of dog food. Buying the largest pack is 2 times more profitable than purchasing a 230 g package.

The high cost of feed is explained by the use of high-quality raw materials and modern technologies. The company's employees regularly undergo training and improve their skills.

Reviews

Marina, Orel: “Our St. Bernard has chronic colitis, we don’t skimp on food. We studied publications and reviews on the veterinarians’ forum and gave preference to Go food. There are no complaints - now the dog rarely has seizures, the discomfort after meals has gone away.”

Victoria, Moscow: “Whenever possible, I buy everything eco-friendly: cosmetics, household products, food. I also choose natural dog food. What attracted me to Go was its organic composition and the availability of various quality certificates. The absence of chemicals did not affect the taste characteristics - our dog eats these products with pleasure.”

Dina, Krasnodar: “As a veterinarian, I advise owners and breeders to purchase only high-quality food. Often, kidney stones, stomach and intestinal problems are caused by consuming cheap products. About the Go brand! I’ve only heard good things – nursery owners I know only buy it.”

Go dog food is distinguished by the quality of its raw materials - natural meat, fruits, vegetables and oils retain maximum nutritional properties. The high cost of the products is justified, since this food for dogs consists of healthy organic ingredients.

Conclusions about food

Reviews of Go food are mostly positive. In rare cases, there are opinions about the incompatibility of nutrition with the characteristics of the pet, but this happens even with the highest quality food. Gou has a balanced and rich composition, distinguished by its naturalness and the absence of harmful additives, which makes it in demand as the main food for a four-legged friend.

Gou is a balanced and rich food.