Protein is close to the average kibble we review (30.3% on a dry matter basis).
67% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
67% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,089 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
Gather is a dog and cat food brand from Petcurean, a Canadian pet food company that also makes Go! Solutions, Now Fresh and Summit. The company says Gather recipes are made from certified organic, non-GMO and sustainably produced ingredients. The current US dog lineup lists Free Acres, made with organic free-run chicken, and Endless Valley, a vegan recipe made with organic peas. 1, 2, 3
Gather is made in Canada, according to independent reviews. In the US it is sold mainly online, through Chewy and Amazon. The brand's where-to-buy page says Walmart.com is not an authorized dealer of Petcurean pet foods. 4, 5, 6
Petcurean, a company based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, introduced Gather on November 2, 2016 with three recipes: Wild Ocean, made with MSC certified cod, Free Acres and Endless Valley. Wild Ocean has since been discontinued, and the brand's US dog food page now lists only Free Acres and Endless Valley. 3, 5, 2
Petful's recall tracker reports that Gather has never been recalled. The Endless Valley recipe carries vegan certification. 7, 3
Researched from the sources above. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Our log holds FDA dog food recall notices from 2012 on, so this is not a guarantee that Gather has never had one. See the recall log
Ten everyday foods. Safe, In Moderation or Never. No googling, no second guesses. Then share your score with your friends, however embarrassing it turns out to be.
115 foods in the deck. Grapes are in there. So is cheese.
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