Is Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck safe for dogs?

Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck by Purina has a safety score of 5/10. No ingredients were flagged for concerns. This is below average quality.

What are the ingredients in Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck?

Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck contains 18 ingredients. cereals, meat and animal derivative, vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, derivative of vegetable origin, and 13 more.

What concerns does Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck have?

No ingredients in Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck were flagged for safety concerns. All 18 ingredients passed our safety analysis.

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Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck

Name: Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck
Brand: Purina

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Full Ingredient List

#1cereals

#2meat and animal derivative

#3vegetable protein extracts

#4oils and fats

#5derivative of vegetable origin

#6minerals

#7yeasts

#8*equivalent to 20% rehydrated meat and animal derivatives

#9with min

#10additives: nutritional additives: iu/kg

#11vit a: 12 500 vit d

#12: 1 000

#13mg/kg: ferrous sulphate monohydrate: 145 calcium iodate anhydrous: 2

#14cupric sulphat pentahydrate: 35

#15manganous sulphate monohydrate:15 zinc sulphate monohydrate: 182

#16sodium selenite: 0

#17colourants' and antioxidants

#18'no adde artificial colourants

Goal Compatibility

Sensitive Stomach

10/10

Weight Management

7/10

Grain-Free

10/10

Puppy/Kitten

6/10

Senior Pet

5/10

All Natural

10/10

Is Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck Safe for Your Dog?

Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck by Purina scores 5/10 for ingredient safety — below our recommended threshold of 6/10. Of the 18 ingredients, 0 were flagged for concerns including various issues. We recommend considering higher-scored alternatives, especially for puppies, senior dogs, or dogs with health conditions.

With no flagged ingredients, this is a clean formula. The first ingredient is cereals. It scores particularly well for sensitive stomach and grain free and all natural.

Feeding Guide for Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck

General feeding guidelines based on your dog's weight (adjust based on activity level and body condition):

• Small dogs (under 20 lbs): ½–1 cup per day, split into 2 meals
• Medium dogs (20–50 lbs): 1–2 cups per day, split into 2 meals
• Large dogs (50+ lbs): 2–3+ cups per day, split into 2 meals

When switching to Purina Go Cat with Chicken and with Duck, transition slowly over 7–10 days — start with 25% new food mixed with 75% old food, increasing gradually. Watch for digestive upset (loose stool, vomiting, excessive gas) during the transition. If issues persist beyond 10 days, the formula may not suit your dog. Given the flagged ingredients, monitor your dog closely for sensitivities.

How We Score Pet Food

Our safety score uses a position-weighted formula: ingredients listed first (higher concentration) receive more weight in the calculation. Each ingredient is scored 1-10 based on published veterinary research and regulatory data. The final product score reflects the overall ingredient quality, with penalties for known carcinogens, artificial preservatives, low-quality fillers, and artificial colors.

What to Look For in Dog Food

• Named protein first — "Chicken" or "Salmon" is better than "Meat by-products"
• Minimal fillers — Avoid corn gluten meal, wheat middlings, soy flour as top ingredients
• No artificial preservatives — BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin are linked to health concerns
• No artificial colors — Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2 serve no nutritional purpose for dogs
• Omega fatty acids — Flaxseed, fish oil, or salmon oil support skin and coat health
• Joint support for seniors — Glucosamine and chondroitin for older dogs

Disclaimer

PetFoodScored provides ingredient safety information for educational purposes only. We are not veterinarians. Always consult your vet before making dietary changes for your pet. Our scores are algorithmic assessments, not veterinary medical advice.