GO-CAT · REVIEW
Go-Cat Adult Herring & Vegetables
Go-Cat Adult Herring & Vegetables scores 1.9/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 30% protein targeting adult cats.
Poor
MiauMiau AI score · 1.9/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is 'Grains', which is unacceptable for an obligate carnivore, and the formula relies on unnamed 'meat and animal by-products' and 'vegetable protein extracts' as primary protein sources. With an estimated dry matter protein of ~32.6% and carbohydrates likely exceeding 30% from grain-based fillers and plant protein padding, this food is nutritionally inadequate for a strict carnivore.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Go-Cat Adult with Herring & Vegetables 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 Herring & Vegetables vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.8 points below the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Clean formula with no controversial additives
- 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
- 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: Grains*
- 02meat and animal by-products
- 03vegetable protein extracts
- 04oils and fats
- 05fish and fish by-products (of which 4% herring in fish-shaped kibble**)
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: Grains*, meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, fish and fish by-products (of which 4% herring in fish-shaped kibble**), vegetable by-products, minerals, vegetables (0.2% dried pea* and 0.2% dried carrot*, equivalent to 14% rehydrated vegetables, in tripod-shaped kibble***), yeasts. *natural ingredients **total content in product: herring (3.2%) ***total content in product: rehydrated vegetables (2%) Typical product composition: fish-shaped kibble (80%), tripod-shaped kibble (20%) Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Vitamin A (12, 500 IU), vitamin D3 (1000 IU), vitamin E (89 IU), iron [as ferrous(II)-sulphate monohydrate] (47mg), calcium [as calcium iodate anhydrous] (1.5mg); copper [as cupric(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. Analytical constituents: Protein (30%), fat content (11%), crude ash (7.5%), crude fibre (3%).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Go-Cat Adult Herring & Vegetables good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Go-Cat Adult Herring & Vegetables is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 1.9 out of 5. The first ingredient is 'Grains', which is unacceptable for an obligate carnivore, and the formula relies on unnamed 'meat and animal by-products' and 'vegetable protein extracts' as primary protein sources. With an estimated dry matter protein of ~32.6% and carbohydrates likely exceeding 30% from grain-based fillers and plant protein padding, this food is nutritionally inadequate for a strict carnivore.
What is the protein content of Go-Cat Adult Herring & Vegetables?
Go-Cat Adult Herring & Vegetables contains 30% protein as listed on the label.
Is Go-Cat Adult Herring & Vegetables grain-free?
No, Go-Cat Adult Herring & Vegetables 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 Herring & Vegetables compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Go-Cat Adult Herring & Vegetables scores 0.8 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 Herring & Vegetables suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Go-Cat Adult Herring & Vegetables 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 Herring & Vegetables?
The top 5 ingredients in Go-Cat Adult Herring & Vegetables are: Ingredients: Grains*, meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, fish and fish by-products (of which 4% herring in fish-shaped kibble**). The primary ingredient is Ingredients: Grains*. The remaining top ingredients are meat and animal by-products, vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, fish and fish by-products (of which 4% herring in fish-shaped kibble**). Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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