Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care vs Go! Solutions Carnivore
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care against Go! Solutions Carnivore, measured across 9 and 5 kibble recipes: 23.3% vs 33.6% protein and 42% vs 31% starch, as fed.
Main Differences
- Carnivore averages 33.6% protein and 16% fat as fed, both higher than Skin + Coat Care's 23.3% protein and 13.4% fat.
- Skin + Coat Care's estimated starch averages 42% (32 to 46%) versus Carnivore's 31% (27 to 34%), an 11 point gap.
- Calories per cup are close, averaging 440 for Skin + Coat Care and 438 for Carnivore.
- Carnivore is 100% grain-free across its 5 recipes, while Skin + Coat Care is 11% grain-free across 9 recipes.
- Skin + Coat Care spans Puppy, Adult, and All Life Stages, including 2 Large Breed recipes, at an estimated $3.32 per pound; Carnivore spans Puppy, Adult, Senior, and All Life Stages for All Breeds, at an estimated $4.00 per pound.
The Two Lines in Figures
Protein and fat:
| Measure | Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care | Go! Solutions Carnivore | Average kibble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibble recipes compared | 9 | 5 | 1,747 in total |
| Protein, as fed | 23.3%22.0% to 28.0% | 33.6%32.0% to 36.0% | 27.2% |
| Fat, as fed | 13.4%12.0% to 15.0% | 16.0%14.0% to 18.0% | 14.3% |
| Starch, as fedEstimated, not measured. It is what is left of the guaranteed analysis once protein, fat, fiber and moisture are taken out, with ash assumed at 6%. That leftover is mostly starch but also carries sugars and the fiber a crude-fiber test misses, so read it as a close estimate rather than an exact figure. Measured as fed, the same basis as the bag. | 42%32% to 46% | 31%27% to 34% | 37% |
| Calories per cup | 440391 to 467 | 438394 to 455 | 398 |
| Grain-free recipes | 11% | 100% | |
| Life stages | All Life Stages 7, Puppy 1, Adult 1 | All Life Stages 2, Senior 1, Adult 1, Puppy 1 | |
| Breed sizes | All Breeds 7, Large Breed 2 | All Breeds 5 | |
| Price per pound, estimate | $3.32/lbEstimate, median of 8 of 9 recipesRecipes run $2.96 to $3.59Prices checked Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026 | $4.00/lbEstimate, median of 5 of 5 recipesRecipes run $3.82 to $4.21Prices checked Oct 6, 2026 | |
| FDA recalls, last 5 years | None | None |
Line figures are averages over every kibble recipe we review from that line, with the lowest and highest recipe underneath. Wet food, toppers and prescription diets are left out so the numbers compare like with like. Everything is as fed, the way the bag prints it; the switch above the table shows protein and fat on a dry matter basis instead. Why we use as fed. The price per pound is an estimate: the median of each recipe's lowest price per pound across the bag sizes and US retailers our price checks found, so a single bag can cost more or less. Shelf prices change often.
Top Recipes in Each Line
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care
Most protein in the line, 28.0% as fed
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Large Breed Puppy Salmon Dry Dog Food
Protein 28%
Fat 15%
Starch 37% 458 kcal/cup
Least starch in the line, about 32%
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Beef with Grains Dry Dog Food
Protein 22%
Fat 14%
Starch 32% 391 kcal/cup
Fewest calories in the line, 427 kcal per cup
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food
Protein 22%
Fat 12%
Starch 45% 427 kcal/cup
Go! Solutions Carnivore
Most protein in the line, 36.0% as fed
Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey + Duck Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food
Protein 36%
Fat 18%
Starch 27% 451 kcal/cup
Least starch in the line, about 31%
Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Salmon + Cod Recipe Dry Dog Food
Protein 34%
Fat 16%
Starch 31% 455 kcal/cup
Fewest calories in the line, 394 kcal per cup
Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey + Duck Senior Recipe Dry Dog Food
Protein 32%
Fat 14%
Starch 34% 394 kcal/cup
Who Each Line Suits
Go! Solutions Skin + Coat Care
- Large breed puppies, matched by the Large Breed Puppy Salmon recipe at 28% protein.
- Owners of adult large breed dogs, served by the Large Breed Salmon recipe.
- Owners wanting grain-inclusive recipes, since only 11% of this line's recipes are grain-free.
Go! Solutions Carnivore
- Owners wanting higher protein kibble, with recipes ranging from 32% to 36% protein.
- Owners wanting a fully grain-free line, since 100% of these recipes are grain-free.
- Senior dogs, served by the Chicken, Turkey + Duck Senior recipe at 394 kcal per cup.
Every Go! Solutions Line
| Line | Kibble recipes | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | Grain-free | Price / lb, est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin + Coat Care | 9 | 23.3% | 13.4% | 42% | 440 | 11% | $3.32 |
| Sensitivities | 8 | 23.8% | 12.0% | 44% | 440 | 100% | $4.25 |
| Carnivore | 5 | 33.6% | 16.0% | 31% | 438 | 100% | $4.00 |
Averages over each line's kibble we review, as fed. Lines with only a few recipes swing more on one bag. Price per pound is the same estimate as above.
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How we compare: every figure comes from the guaranteed analysis and ingredient list of recipes we review, not from the brand's own claims. Starch is our estimate, since no manufacturer prints it. The written comparison is drafted from these figures, and every number in it is checked against them. Figures refreshed October 25, 2026.
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