Go! cat food

In 1999, a new Canadian company, Petcurean, entered the pet food market. Founded in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, the company was founded by two animal lovers and adopted the motto "for animals as for people." This is emphasized when mentioning the quality of raw materials—all products entering production are labeled Human Grade, meaning they are fit for human consumption. According to the manufacturer, all ingredients are freshly sourced and sourced exclusively from farmers in nearby areas. This avoids lengthy transportation and preservation, ultimately improving product quality.

Canada produces numerous high-quality foods, so what makes GO! cat food stand out? First and foremost, this food is definitely a holistic pet food. High-quality meat, vegetables and fruits, and vitamins and minerals make GO! the ideal choice for your pet's daily feeding. Another distinguishing feature is its four-category line, covering all breeds and ages.

GO! Cat Food Range

The Go! line consists of four types of food, easily distinguished by the colors on the packaging. So, the following are available to consumers:

• Grain-free food containing 4 types of meat Fit + Free Grain Free Chicken, Turkey, Duck Cat Recipe (purple stripe on the package);
• Whole grain food made from chicken and salmon meat with vegetables and fruits Daily Defense (pink stripe);
• Grain-free pet food with sensitive digestion Sensivity + Shine with trout and salmon (green stripe on the packaging), as well as with duck (yellow marking).

The most versatile daily diet is considered to be one containing four types of meat. However, it's worth noting that it contains approximately 48% animal protein. This is certainly healthy, and your cat will likely enjoy it, but some cats may struggle to digest this amount of meat. It's best to transition from another diet to this type of diet gradually, mixing the old food with the new one.

GO! dry cat food with whole chicken is also a good healthy option. The fresh chicken fillet used in this recipe is an ideal source of protein for these small predators. The addition of vegetables and berries makes the food not only filling but also nutritious.

If your cat is a picky eater or has a particularly sensitive stomach, it's best to choose grain-free foods with trout or chicken. The probiotics and prebiotics in these foods are great for digestion, meaning your cat will feel great!

Another feature that sets GO! dry cat food apart from competitors is that all of the brand's kibble is small, making it much easier for cats to consume. They don't have to chew and crush the kibble, which can sometimes cause cats to reject a new food.

GO! Cat Food: Ingredients and Nutritional Values

To get to the bottom of this food's composition and uncover all the nuances, we'll conduct a detailed analysis of all the ingredients using GO! Fit + Free 4 Meat as an example. The name suggests it contains four types of meat, but that's not entirely true. The protein sources are duck, chicken, turkey, and salmon. So, what exactly is it made of?

Compound:

• dried chicken meat
• fresh chicken meat
• fresh turkey fillet
• dry duck meat
• dried salmon fillet
• dried turkey meat
• fresh freshwater trout meat

Next comes chicken fat, natural fish flavor, peas, potatoes, dehydrated eggs, potato flour, tapioca, fresh salmon fillets and duck fillets, and salmon oil. Then comes a whole selection of vegetables, fruits, and berries: pumpkin, apple, carrot, banana, blueberries, cranberries, lentils, broccoli, spinach, alfalfa grass, sweet potato, blackberry, papaya, and pineapple. Also listed are hard cheese, phosphoric acid, table salt, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, taurine, chicory, lactobacilli, a vitamin and mineral complex, yucca schidigera, and rosemary.

We've listed the ingredients listed on the package. Impressive, isn't it? Indeed, even many holistic pet foods would envy such a list, not to mention popular super-premium brands.

Here is a guaranteed feed analysis:

• Proteins: - at least 48%; (an excellent indicator, significantly higher than the average for similar foods)
• Fats: - minimum 18%; (good value, slightly above average)
• Fiber: - maximum 1.5%; (below average)
• Humidity: - maximum 10%; (normal value)
• Ash content: - maximum 9%. (good ash content)
• Caloric content – ​​about 4300 kcal/kg.

Squirrels

The 48% protein content deserves special attention, especially since the protein source is four types of meat and fish. A huge plus for this food is the fact that the meat used is either fresh or dehydrated. The diet is free of by-products of questionable quality, as well as various deboning scraps. Therefore, the composition of GO! cat food deserves an excellent rating! Meat and fish also occupy the top seven positions on the ingredient list, indicating that the majority of the food is protein, which is beneficial for cats.

Fats

Fats are provided in the form of fish and chicken oils. This is an ideal source of lipids for cats—it's easily digestible and doesn't harm the liver. Fish oil also contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are very beneficial for the body. The fat source also deserves praise.

Carbohydrates

The ingredients don't mention carbohydrates, but the manufacturer has every right to do so. Using simple calculations, we determined that this food contains approximately 13% carbohydrates. These come from potatoes and sweet potatoes, which are known to be moderately healthy foods for cats.

Fiber It's provided with a variety of fruits and vegetables—a very good thing, especially considering the variety of plant-based ingredients. It's completely grain-free, a common problem even in high-end pet foods.

The fruits, berries, and herbs used in this food are especially worth mentioning. When properly processed, this combination provides the natural vitamins and minerals essential for any living creature. Thanks to its excellent formula, you can forget about additional vitamin complexes and mineral supplements – everything is already included in your cat's daily food. This is precisely why GO cat food receives positive reviews from satisfied breeders worldwide.

Taurine – a vital component that maintains healthy eyes, hearing, and heart in cats. The problem is that cats cannot produce this amino acid themselves, but they need it. Therefore, this supplement is essential.

Lactobacilli This is a rather unusual ingredient in cat food. It's designed to support your pet's digestion and ensure healthy microflora in the digestive system. This is also one of the clear advantages of this food.

Another point worth noting is the rosemary content. This herb is used in expensive pet foods as a natural preservative, keeping the food in excellent condition for a very long time. It's worth noting that, other than salt and rosemary, Petcurean hasn't added anything that could be considered a preservative. We'd avoid salt entirely, however, as cats don't eat it in the wild; it's obtained from meat.

GO! Cat Food: Reviews and Owner Opinions

Due to its relatively high price, GO! cat food isn't widely popular in our country. However, owners who have tried switching their cats to this food are often satisfied with the results. Here are just a few reviews we found online:

Sergey, owner of the Don Sphynx Snickers:

"We tried a ton of different foods—our cat has digestive issues and often gets upset. Our vet recommended Canadian GO, so we bought a pack of the food for sensitive cats. What can I say—it's excellent! Not only did the upset go away, but his daily portions have decreased significantly. The only downside, of course, is the price. Not everyone can afford to feed their pet that kind of food on a regular basis."

Olga Gurova, breeder of British cats:

"Not being a newbie in the pet world, I know a lot about pet food. I don't have time to prepare natural food for my gang, so I always feed them dry food. I try to buy high-quality, time-tested brands. My colleagues recommended GO 4 Meat. I bought a bag and tried feeding it to my pets. Some liked it, but others developed food allergies. I was shocked! But the vet reassured us – because of the high protein content, it's not suitable for all animals. It's a matter of individual quirks, so to speak."

We also sought expert opinions and found that veterinarians' reviews of Go cat food almost always boil down to one thing: it's an excellent, complete food that should be used for daily feeding. In rare cases, there may be an individual intolerance to any ingredient, and only then may GO food be unsuitable for your cat.

GO! Food Prices

The prices for this food, frankly, are steep. Here are some approximate prices today:

GO! DAILY DEFENCE with chicken:

• 23 kg – from 220 rubles.
• 82 kg – from 1380 rub.
• 63 kg – from 2060 rub.
• 26 kg – from 3200 rub.

GO! SENSITIVITY + SHINE with duck (for sensitive):

• 23 kg – from 235 rubles.
• 82 kg – from 1460 rub.
• 63 kg – from 2460 rub.
• 26 kg – from 3800 rub.

We hope you learned a lot from our review, and we definitely recommend GO! as an excellent alternative to any other super-premium, even holistic, foods!

Read also:

• Dry cat food: good or bad?
• How to properly transition a cat to dry food?
• How to switch a cat to a different food?