Solid Gold Barking at the Moon Beef Recipe Grain Free

by Solid Gold

Overall Score: 82/100

Ingredients

1. Beef (protein)
2. Ocean Fish Meal (protein)
3. Pea Protein (protein)
4. Potatoes (carbohydrate)
5. Dried Eggs (protein)
6. Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
7. Peas (carbohydrate)
8. Dried Tomato Pomace (fiber)
9. Animal Plasma (other)
10. Spray Dried Animal Blood Cells (other)
11. Natural Flavor (additive)
12. Carrots (other)
13. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
14. Salt (mineral)
15. Pumpkin (other)
16. Blueberries (other)
17. Cranberries (other)
18. Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
19. Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement (other)
20. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C) (other)
21. Niacin (vitamin)
22. Calcium Pantothenate (other)
23. Riboflavin (vitamin)
24. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
25. Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
26. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
27. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
28. Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
29. Biotin (vitamin)
30. Folic Acid) (other)
31. Minerals (Zinc Sulfate (other)
32. Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
33. Copper Sulfate (other)
34. Manganese Sulfate (other)
35. Zinc Proteinate (mineral)
36. Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
37. Copper Proteinate (mineral)
38. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
39. Calcium Iodate) (other)
40. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
41. Dried Chicory Root (fiber)
42. Taurine (additive)
43. Rosemary Extract (preservative)

Ingredient concerns

• Pea Protein (medium concern): Plant-based protein concentrates like pea protein can artificially inflate the total protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the same amino acid profile as animal proteins. Associated with the FDA investigation into grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, though a causal link has not been definitively established.
• Peas (low concern): Peas and other legumes have been associated with the FDA investigation into a potential link between grain-free diets high in legumes and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. While a definitive causal relationship has not been established, the FDA continues to investigate. Peas are frequently used in grain-free formulations as a primary carbohydrate and protein source.
• Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 45.5%, fat 27.3%, fiber 0%, ash 31.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 40.7% from protein, 59.3% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 45.5% vs 18% minimum, fat 27.3% vs 5.5% minimum.

Wet food, grain-free, for the adult life stage.

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