Protein is close to the average kibble we review (29.7% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is higher than average, at 40% of the food as fed.
96% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (90% across the site).
67% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 2,668 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.
MOST PROTEIN
Solid Gold Barking at the Moon High Protein Beef, Egg & Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food
45.6% dry matter
LEAST STARCH
Solid Gold Barking at the Moon High Protein Duck, Pea & Egg Recipe Dry Dog Food
21% as fed
FEWEST CALORIES
Solid Gold Fit and Fabulous Alaskan Pollock Dry Dog Food
320 kcal per cup
Solid Gold is a dog and cat food brand owned by H&H Group, a Hong Kong-listed health and nutrition company. The brand calls itself America's first holistic pet food brand and says its recipes focus on gut health. Its lines include Hund-N-Flocken, Mighty Mini, Wild Heart, Green Cow wet food, and the nutrientboost range, which the company says uses a blend of superfoods and plasma. 1, 2, 3
Solid Gold says all of its dry dog foods, treats, and supplements and its canned dog foods are made in the USA. The company does not name its manufacturing facilities in its FAQ, and it does not say whether it runs its own plants. 4
Sissy Harrington McGill founded Solid Gold in 1974, and Hund-N-Flocken was its first recipe. H&H Group bought the privately owned brand in 2020 for an enterprise value of $163 million. At that time Solid Gold was based in the St. Louis area, and the brand now lists its address in Orlando, Florida. 5, 2, 6
Solid Gold says its only recall was in 2012, when it voluntarily recalled one batch of WolfKing and one batch of WolfCub dry dog food during that year's industry-wide salmonella recalls. The company says neither batch tested positive for salmonella. Solid Gold also says it is a brand of H&H Group, which it describes as a certified B Corp. 4
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Solid Gold launched a three-part dehydrated meal kit for dogs combining its Dehydrated Meal, Bone Broth Powder and SeaMeal Pre & Probiotic Powder. The kit is intended to support gut health and overall well-being. Pet Food Processing
Solid Gold announced that its Air-Dried Toppers for dogs would be sold in Petco stores nationwide and on Petco.com. Pet Age reported that the rollout came with updated packaging across the product line. PR Newswire
This article marks the brand's 50th anniversary and reviews its history, from founder Sissy McGill and Hund-N-Flocken to its 2020 acquisition by H&H Group. International Pet Food
Solid Gold brought back its Green Cow canned dog food, which uses green beef tripe, with its nutrientboost blend added. It was first sold at select Petco stores, on Petco.com, and on Amazon. PR Newswire
Solid Gold added 12 dog products to its nutrientboost line, including Air Dried, Meatball, and Protein Shreds meal toppers and four functional treats. They launched on Amazon, Chewy, and at select PetSmart and Petco stores. PRWeb
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