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.
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.
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.
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.
Dosage
Kittens weighing up to one kilogram should be given no more than 20 grams of food. Further, the dosage increases as the animal’s weight increases. Active cats and kittens weighing up to two and a half kilograms should be given about 30 grams of food, with a weight of three kilograms the dosage increases to 50 grams, at four and a half it is already 60 grams and with a weight of six kilograms - about 100 grams and even 120. if the cat's weight exceeds this level. For animals prone to obesity, the figure decreases by approximately 5 - 7 grams.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Briefly about the main thing
- Dry and wet diets GO! for dogs - balanced holistic food from Canada.
- The food recipe contains only natural ingredients.
- The meat is fresh or dehydrated, with minimal skin and bone content.
- There are no GMOs, grown with the help of hormones, or by-products.
- Originally produced specifically for dogs with sensitive digestion and a tendency to allergies.
- The recipe contains a rich mineral and vitamin supplement.
- A wide range of products is always available in pet stores.
- 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.
general characteristics
The Go Natural Holistic product is manufactured 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.
