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Solid Gold

Owned by H&H Group (Health and Happiness (H&H) International Holdings Ltd)Since 1974Orlando, FL

RECIPES REVIEWED
46
AVG PROTEIN, DM, KIBBLE
29.7%
AVG STARCH, KIBBLE
40%
FDA RECALLS
1
LINES
Mighty Mini 9 Bone Broth 6 Hund-N-Flocken 5 Barking at the Moon 3
THE LINES

Solid Gold Lines, Reviewed

4 lines

Solid Gold divides its dog food into four lines. Three are meal lines sold as kibble and wet food: Barking at the Moon, Hund-N-Flocken, and Mighty Mini, which is sold for toy and small breed dogs. The fourth, Bone Broth, is a set of six toppers made to add to a meal.

The kibbles differ most in protein and estimated starch. Barking at the Moon kibbles average 41% protein and 21% estimated starch as fed, against catalog kibble averages of 26.9% and 37.4%. Mighty Mini sits near those averages at 28.3% protein and 36.8% starch. Hund-N-Flocken averages 24.5% protein and 43.3% starch and is the only line with grain, from brown rice and pearled barley. Barking at the Moon and Mighty Mini are grain free, and every Mighty Mini and Hund-N-Flocken recipe lists peas or lentils.

Mighty Mini

6 kibble · 3 wet food
Protein
28.3%
Fat
11.8%
Starch
36.8%
Kcal / cup
393

Average kibble, as fed

Solid Gold Mighty Mini is a grain-free line sold for toy and small breed dogs, with six kibbles and three wet foods. Every recipe lists peas or lentils, and the kibbles split into a lean, high fiber group and a richer, higher fat group.

A good fit for: Small dogs needing a lean kibble at 355 kcal per cup; Owners wanting 30 to 32% protein and 17 to 18% fat kibble

Read the Mighty Mini review

Bone Broth

6 toppers
Protein
5.1%
Fat
0.4%

Average topper, as fed

Solid Gold Bone Broth is a line of six toppers, each with a bone broth as the first ingredient. It pairs three thin broths at 95% moisture in pouches with three stews in cartons that add named meat and more protein.

A good fit for: Owners who want to add liquid to dry food; Owners who want a topper with 1% fat or less

Read the Bone Broth review

Hund-N-Flocken

4 kibble · 1 wet food
Protein
24.5%
Fat
12.3%
Starch
43.3%
Kcal / cup
371

Average kibble, as fed

Hund-N-Flocken is Solid Gold's lamb, chicken and beef line built on brown rice and pearled barley, sold as four kibbles and one wet food. Every recipe includes grain plus peas or lentils, and the kibbles run higher in estimated starch than the catalog average.

A good fit for: Owners who want grain-inclusive food with brown rice and barley; Dogs suited to moderate protein, 22% to 28% in kibble

Read the Hund-N-Flocken review

Barking at the Moon

2 kibble · 1 wet food
Protein
41%
Fat
18%
Starch
21%
Kcal / cup
428

Average kibble, as fed

Solid Gold Barking at the Moon is a grain-free line of two high-protein kibbles and one beef wet food. Its kibbles show 41% protein and 21% estimated starch, against kibble catalog averages of 26.9% protein and 37.4% estimated starch.

A good fit for: Owners seeking kibble with 41% protein and 21% estimated starch; Households wanting grain-free food, since all three recipes are grain free

Read the Barking at the Moon review
WHICH LINE FITS

Choosing Between The Solid Gold Lines

All recipes

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Solid Gold Barking at the Moon 3 recipes · See all
Solid Gold Mighty Mini 9 recipes · See all
DEEP DIVE

Inside The Solid Gold Range

Across 46 recipes we review

Protein is close to the average kibble we review (29.7% on a dry matter basis).

Starch is higher than average, at 40% of the food as fed.

96% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).

67% of recipes are grain-free.

NUTRITION

How The Range Measures Up

this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,205 foods we review

Protein, dry matter 30% 20% to 46%
15%site avg 30%50%
Fat, dry matter 14% 7% to 20%
5%site avg 18%30%
Starch, as fed 40% 21% to 56%
10%site avg 37%60%
Kcal per cup 374 320 to 450
250site avg 395600

Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out

INGREDIENTS

What Goes In The Bowl

Fish 70% 34%
Egg 65% 31%
Chicken 35% 56%
Beef 24% 20%
Lamb 15% 14%
Turkey 11% 20%
Bison 7% 1%

Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.

Ingredients Some Owners Avoid

By-products 0% 13%
Artificial colors 0% 1%
Chemical preservatives 0% 9%
Corn 0% 15%
Wheat 0% 13%
Soy 0% 10%

These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.

LIFE STAGE
  • Adult17
  • All Life Stages16
  • Puppy2
  • Senior1
BREED SIZE
  • All Breeds42
  • Small Breed10
  • Large Breed2
SPECIAL DIETS
  • Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)31
Solid Gold Barking at the Moon High Protein Beef, Egg & Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food MOST PROTEIN Solid Gold Barking at the Moon High Protein Beef, Egg & Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food 45.6% dry matter Solid Gold Barking at the Moon High Protein Duck, Pea & Egg Recipe Dry Dog Food LEAST STARCH Solid Gold Barking at the Moon High Protein Duck, Pea & Egg Recipe Dry Dog Food 21% as fed Solid Gold Fit and Fabulous Alaskan Pollock Dry Dog Food FEWEST CALORIES Solid Gold Fit and Fabulous Alaskan Pollock Dry Dog Food 320 kcal per cup
THE COMPANY

About Solid Gold

Owner
H&H Group (Health and Happiness (H&H) International Holdings Ltd)
Ownership
Subsidiary of a public company
Founded
1974
Headquarters
Orlando, FL

Who Makes It

Solid Gold is a dog and cat food brand owned by H&H Group, a Hong Kong-listed health and nutrition company. The brand calls itself America's first holistic pet food brand and says its recipes focus on gut health. Its lines include Hund-N-Flocken, Mighty Mini, Wild Heart, Green Cow wet food, and the nutrientboost range, which the company says uses a blend of superfoods and plasma. 1, 2, 3

Where It Is Made

Solid Gold says all of its dry dog foods, treats, and supplements and its canned dog foods are made in the USA. The company does not name its manufacturing facilities in its FAQ, and it does not say whether it runs its own plants. 4

History

Sissy Harrington McGill founded Solid Gold in 1974, and Hund-N-Flocken was its first recipe. H&H Group bought the privately owned brand in 2020 for an enterprise value of $163 million. At that time Solid Gold was based in the St. Louis area, and the brand now lists its address in Orlando, Florida. 5, 2, 6

Worth Knowing

Solid Gold says its only recall was in 2012, when it voluntarily recalled one batch of WolfKing and one batch of WolfCub dry dog food during that year's industry-wide salmonella recalls. The company says neither batch tested positive for salmonella. Solid Gold also says it is a brand of H&H Group, which it describes as a certified B Corp. 4

  1. solidgoldpet.com
  2. internationalpetfood.com/solid-gold-celebrates-50-years
  3. prnewswire.com/news-releases/solid-gold-relaunches-fan-favorite-green-cow-wet-dog-food-now-with-nutrientboost-301973932.html
  4. solidgoldpet.com/pages/faqs
  5. petage.com/hh-group-acquires-premium-pet-nutrition-brand-solid-gold
  6. solidgoldpet.com/pages/contact

Researched from the sources above. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

RECALL HISTORY // SOLID GOLD

1 FDA Recall On Record

MAY 8, 2012
SALMONELLA

Dog Food

See the recall log

NEWS & PRESS

What Solid Gold Has Announced

SEP 3, 2026
NEW PRODUCT Solid Gold introduces Meal Kits for dogs

Solid Gold launched a three-part dehydrated meal kit for dogs combining its Dehydrated Meal, Bone Broth Powder and SeaMeal Pre & Probiotic Powder. The kit is intended to support gut health and overall well-being. Pet Food Processing

MAR 9, 2026
NEW PRODUCT Solid Gold Expands Air-Dried Toppers to Petco Nationwide as Pet Parents Seek Protein-Forward Meal Enhancements

Solid Gold announced that its Air-Dried Toppers for dogs would be sold in Petco stores nationwide and on Petco.com. Pet Age reported that the rollout came with updated packaging across the product line. PR Newswire

JUL 26, 2024
NEWS Solid Gold celebrates 50 years

This article marks the brand's 50th anniversary and reviews its history, from founder Sissy McGill and Hund-N-Flocken to its 2020 acquisition by H&H Group. International Pet Food

NOV 1, 2023
REFORMULATION Solid Gold Relaunches Fan-Favorite 'Green Cow' Wet Dog Food, Now With Nutrientboost

Solid Gold brought back its Green Cow canned dog food, which uses green beef tripe, with its nutrientboost blend added. It was first sold at select Petco stores, on Petco.com, and on Amazon. PR Newswire

OCT 3, 2023
NEW PRODUCT Solid Gold Expands nutrientboost Line with Innovative Meal Toppers & Functional Treats for Dogs

Solid Gold added 12 dog products to its nutrientboost line, including Air Dried, Meatball, and Protein Shreds meal toppers and four functional treats. They launched on Amazon, Chewy, and at select PetSmart and Petco stores. PRWeb

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