GO-CAT · REVIEW
Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck
Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck scores 1.8/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 30% protein targeting adult cats.
Poor
MiauMiau AI score · 1.8/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is 'Grain,' which is inappropriate for an obligate carnivore, and the protein sources are vague 'meat and animal by-products' with only 4% named chicken and duck combined. The food contains artificial colors and antioxidants, and while the 30% as-fed protein is moderate, the unknown moisture prevents a precise dry matter calculation, though the grain-heavy formula suggests high carbohydrate content.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck scores below the dry food average.
Analyzed by MiauMiau's Nutritional AI · June 2026
This analysis is generated from ingredient and compositional data. It is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for health decisions.
Score breakdown
HOW IT COMPARES
Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.9 points below the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains some controversial additives
- Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
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INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Grain
- 02meat and animal by-products (20%
- 03of which 3% chicken and 1% duck)
- 04vegetable protein extracts
- 05oils and fats
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Uses unnamed animal derivatives instead of specific protein sources
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: Grain, meat and animal by-products (20%, of which 3% chicken and 1% duck), vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, vegetable by-products, minerals, yeasts. Additives per kg: Vitamin A (12 500 IU), vitamin D3 (1000 IU), vitamin E (85 IU), iron [as iron (II) sulphate monohydrate] (47mg); calcium [as calcium iodate anhydrous] (1.5mg), copper [as copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate] (8.9mg), manganese [as manganous sulphate monohydrate] (5.1mg), zinc [as zinc sulphate monohydrate] (66mg), selenium [as sodium selenite] (0.1mg), taurine (870mg). Antioxidants, colours.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 1.8 out of 5. The first ingredient is 'Grain,' which is inappropriate for an obligate carnivore, and the protein sources are vague 'meat and animal by-products' with only 4% named chicken and duck combined. The food contains artificial colors and antioxidants, and while the 30% as-fed protein is moderate, the unknown moisture prevents a precise dry matter calculation, though the grain-heavy formula suggests high carbohydrate content.
What is the protein content of Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck?
Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck contains 30% protein as listed on the label.
Is Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck grain-free?
No, Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck is not grain-free and contains grain-based ingredients. For most cats, grains are perfectly safe and provide a source of energy. However, cats with diagnosed grain allergies may need a grain-free alternative.
How does Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck scores 0.9 points below the average dry food quality score of 2.7. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck is formulated for adult cats. If you have a kitten or a senior cat, look for formulas specifically designed for their life stage.
What are the main ingredients in Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck?
The top 5 ingredients in Go-Cat Adult Chicken & Duck are: Ingredients: Grain, meat and animal by-products (20%, of which 3% chicken and 1% duck), vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats. The primary ingredient is Ingredients: Grain. The remaining top ingredients are meat and animal by-products (20%, of which 3% chicken and 1% duck), vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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