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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Go!
Carnivore
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
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 Go! Carnivore dry dog food good?
Go! Carnivore is a dry dog food rated 4.5 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, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
38%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
33%
Fiber
3.3%
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 High (38% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is High (18% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
72 of 72 matched
Prefer
12
Concerned
4
Notice
0
1
Chicken Meal
2
Turkey Meal
3
Salmon Meal
4
Deboned Chicken
5
Deboned Turkey
6
Deboned Trout
7
Potato
8
Peas
9
Tapioca
10
Lentils
11
Chickpeas
12
Chicken Fat
13
Duck Meal
14
Natural Chicken Flavor
15
Chicken Powder
16
Dried Apple
17
Carrot
18
Pumpkin
19
Celery
20
Seaweed
21
Cranberry
22
Blueberry
23
Blackberry
24
Lentil Fiber
25
Dried Chicory Root
26
Dried Kelp
27
Lactic Acid Bacteria
28
Enterococcus
29
Bacillus Subtilis
30
Bacillus Licheniformis
31
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
32
Bifidobacterium
33
Bacillus Coagulans
34
Brewer´s Yeast
35
Vitamin E
36
Vitamin A
37
Ferrous Sulfate
38
Vitamin C
39
Vitamin B1
40
Riboflavin
41
Beta-carotene
42
Vitamin B12
43
Biotin
44
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
45
Vitamin D3
46
Folic Acid
47
Calcium Iodate
48
Copper Sulfate
49
Manganese Proteinate
50
Zinc Proteinate
51
Manganese Proteinate
52
Zinc Sulfate
53
Manganese Sulfate
54
Calcium Carbonate
55
Selenium Yeast
56
Taurine
57
Choline Chloride
58
Rosemary Extract
59
Green Tea Polyphenols
60
Grape Seed
61
Dried Parsley
62
Rose Hips
63
Pear
64
Apple
65
Mint
66
Licorice
67
Fennel
68
Turmeric
69
Juniper Berries
70
Licorice
71
Cardamom
72
Clove
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas, Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Potato, Lentil Fiber, Brewer´s Yeast.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas, 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
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Go! Carnivore's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% 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
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Salmon Meal
Deboned Chicken
Deboned Turkey
Deboned Trout
Duck Meal
Chicken Powder
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
94%
Plant
5%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 94% of the weighted protein in Go! Carnivore comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (5% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Salmon Meal
Deboned Chicken
Deboned Turkey
Deboned Trout
Duck Meal
Chicken Powder
Plant
Peas
Lentils
Chickpeas
Auxiliary
Brewer´s Yeast
Selenium Yeast
Go! Carnivore dry dog food Review
Go! Carnivore is a strong choice — rated 4.5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
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
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 38% protein, 18% fat, 33% estimated carbohydrates.
94% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Go! Carnivore good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Go! Carnivore contain Dairy?
Does Go! Carnivore contain Egg?
Does Go! Carnivore contain Legumes?
Does Go! Carnivore contain Nuts?
Is Go! Carnivore grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Go! Carnivore?
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