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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Solid Gold

Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Poultry

Red meat

Fish

Unknown Fish Meal

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Shellfish

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe dry dog food good?

Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe is a dry dog food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Shellfish but contains Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

28%

Fat

13%

Est. Carbs

47%

Fiber

4.4%

Ash

7.8%

Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Medium (28% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.

References

Fat is Medium (13% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.

References

Ingredients Analysis

46 of 46 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Venison

Turkey

Potato

Chickpea

Sweet Potato

Pea

Chicken Fat

Ocean Fish Meal

Brewers Yeast Powder

Animal Plasma

Pumpkin

Dried Cranberry

Natural Flavor

Dicalcium Phosphate

Pea Fiber

Carrot

Salt

Salmon Oil

Turmeric

Spirulina

Choline Chloride

Dl-methionine

Vitamin E

Vitamin C

Niacin

Pantothenic Acid

Riboflavin

Vitamin B6

Thiamine

Vitamin A

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D3

Biotin

Folic Acid

Ferrous Sulfate

Zinc Sulfate

Copper Sulfate

Manganese Sulfate

Zinc Proteinate

Iron Proteinate

Sodium Selenite

Calcium Carbonate

Dried Chicory Root

Taurine

Rosemary Extract

Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Ocean Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Plant protein signal: Chickpea, Pea may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Ocean Fish Meal, Animal Plasma, Dicalcium Phosphate.

Higher-caution ingredients: Ocean Fish Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Chickpea, Pea, Dicalcium Phosphate, and 1 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

80%

Unnamed

20%

Strong clarity: 80% of Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 20% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Venison

Turkey

Unnamed

Ocean Fish Meal

Animal Protein

High

Animal

81%

Plant

16%

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 81% of the weighted protein in Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (16% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Venison

Turkey

Ocean Fish Meal

Animal Plasma

Plant

Chickpea

Pea

Auxiliary

Brewers Yeast Powder

Spirulina

Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe dry dog food Review

Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

You need to know the exact animal source of every protein

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 80% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.

On a dry-matter basis: 28% protein, 13% fat, 47% estimated carbohydrates.

81% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Shellfish.

Frequently asked questions

Is Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe good for dogs?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe contain Egg?

Does Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Solid Gold Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe?