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Solid Gold Cat Food Review [Updated May 2023]: A Holistic Approach to Feline Health

The pet food industry has shown massive growth in recent years that there seems to be endless options available. With each type divided into hundreds of sub-categories, it’s easy to get lost in all the information.

One category of pet food that has probably seen the most progress in the past few years is holistic foods. We have conducted a review of the brand that claims to have launched the holistic pet movement. Read this Solid Gold cat food review to learn more about their products.

The term “holistic” has been overly used by so many brands that it can be hard to distinguish the truth from advertising gimmicks. Solid Gold claims that they launched the natural pet food category in 1974.

Sissy McGill noticed that European Great Danes are healthier and lived longer than Great Danes in the US. Inspired by the high-quality European dog food, Sissy created Hund-N-Flocken.

Hund-N-Flocken is Solid Gold’s dog food made of real meat, whole grains, and superfoods. The holistic approach in pet food is about using natural ingredients that have gone through the least amount of processing as possible.

Solid Gold believes that gut health is the key to a strong immune system and overall health. They incorporated whole superfoods with antioxidants, phytonutrients, as well as probiotics to help feed the good bacteria present in the digestive system. Hund-N-Flocken was the first of its kind in the pet food industry.

In 2010, Solid Gold launched grain and gluten free cat food. But is Solid Gold’s so-called holistic food truly about transformative nutrition, or is it just a marketing ploy? To find out, we have reviewed the brands best-selling products on Chewy.

Solid Gold Cat Food Reviews

Reviewed Solid Gold Cat Foods

1. Solid Gold Indigo Moon with Chicken & Eggs Recipe
2. Solid Gold Let's Stay In Chicken, Lentil & Apple Recipe
3. Solid Gold Touch of Heaven Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe
4. Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings Savory Mousse with Salmon & Goat Milk
5. Solid Gold Holistic Delights Creamy Bisque with Tuna & Coconut Milk

1. Solid Gold Indigo Moon with Chicken & Eggs

This dry kibble is Solid Gold’s line of grain and gluten free high protein dry cat food. It is formulated for cats and kittens with moderate activity levels.

The main protein source is chicken or fish, and includes Solid Gold’s blend of superfoods for healthy digestion. It is free from all types of artificial enhancers like color, flavor, or preservatives.

It has healthy fats from canola oil and salmon oil, which are essential to cat health.

This Solid Gold dry cat food is rich in protein from cage free all natural chicken as well as whole egg. Its first five ingredients are chicken meal, potatoes, canola oil, peas, and chicken. It also contains ocean fish meal, salmon oil, blueberries, cranberries, dried chicory root, and probiotics to help promote digestive health.

Guaranteed Analysis

Pros

Helped resolve tummy issues. True to its focus on gut health, this Solid Gold has helped resolve stomach problems, according to many reviews. Cat owners has stated that their pets stopped having upset stomachs or IBS since they switched to this dry cat food. Others state that their cats’ stools have minimal odor.

Healthy weight. Reviews from owners of cats who are underweight or diabetic have been positive as well. Many cats who are on the skinny side have put on healthy weights since eating this cat food.

Their overall health has improved, and their fur have become soft and shiny. This Solid Gold cat food is also rich in omega fatty acids from canola oil and salmon oil that promote good skin and coat health.

Cons

Price. Many cat parents have complained that this cat food’s price has increased, and is no longer a good value for them. Some cat owners feel that for its current price, they’d rather spend the money on a more premium product.

Conclusion

Solid Gold Indigo Moon with Chicken & Egg dry cat food has received great feedback from many cat owners. Having a healthy digestive system seems to have unlocked other health benefits as well, such as healthy weight, skin, and fur.

Some have even noticed a difference in their cats’ behavior. They seem to be calmer, while others are more active- which the cat owners all deem to be a sign of health and happiness.

Like all brands, it is not without complaints. Several buyers feel that this product is no longer worth the price. The price hike has prompted some to switch to other brands. They feel that for its price, it is more cost-effective to just buy a more premium type of cat food.

2. Solid Gold Let's Stay In Chicken, Lentil & Apple Recipe

Let’s Stay In is Solid Gold’s kibble made exclusively for adult indoor cats of all sizes. Aside from cage free, natural chicken or fish, it is rich in fiber and superfoods to help with hairball control.

Fiber helps hair move through a cat’s digestive system. It also has live probiotics and omegas for healthy digestion and immune system.

This grain and gluten free dry cat food by Solid Gold is rich in protein and fiber that are much-needed by indoor pets. The first five ingredients are chicken, chicken meal, lentils, peas, and turkey meal.

Additional sources of protein are pea protein, ocean fish meal, and dried eggs. Enriched with chicken fat and superfoods such as pumpkin, blueberries, cranberries, and salmon oil for overall health and strong immune system.

Guaranteed Analysis

Pros

High quality ingredients. We love the high-quality, protein-rich ingredients in the Let’s Stay In Chicken, Lentil, and Apple Recipe. The first ingredient is cage free, all natural chicken, and it also has ocean fish meal.

It does not have any fillers, by-products, or artificial flavors and colors. We are also impressed with the consistency of having superfoods and probiotics in all of their dry products.

Hairball control. Feedback from many cat owners state that their cats have fewer or no longer have hairballs. This is due to this product being so rich in healthy fibers. Its fiber comes from lentils, apples, peas, and ground flax seed.

It helps move food and hair through cats’ digestive tracks. Fewer or no hairballs could also be a result of improved skin and fur. Let’s Stay In has salmon oil and vitamin E that help maintain healthy skin and hair.

Cons

Kibble too small. A few cat owners feel that the kibbles are to small. One cat parent wished that the kibbles were slightly bigger so that her cat could chew it, as opposed to inhaling the kibble straight away.

Conclusion

The Solid Gold Cat Food Let’s Stay In Chicken, Lentil, and Apple Recipe dry cat food is another hit with cat parents. Their kitties love it, and they feel confident that they are feeding a safe and healthy meal to their pets.

The quality of the ingredients is quite stellar. A fiber-rich diet is important to indoor cats, especially to those prone to hairballs. We highly recommend this kibble for hairball-prone cats.

3. Solid Gold Kitten Food Touch of Heaven 

Specially formulated for kittens with moderate activity levels, this protein-packed dry food has DHA for cognitive development, living probiotics, and omega fatty acids. It contains superfoods for healthy digestive and immune systems.

The first five ingredients are chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, sweet potatoes, and pea protein. It has omega fatty acids and vitamin E for skin and coat health.

Guaranteed Analysis

Pros

Rich in Protein. Every aspect of a kitten’s health is in the development stages. A high protein diet is essential in ensuring that kittens build strong muscles. This grain and gluten free dry food has multiple sources of protein such as chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, pea protein, and ocean fish meal.

Improved Digestion. Some cat parents noticed that their kittens started having regular bowel movements since starting on Solid Gold Touch of Heaven. They also find that the odor from the litter box are not as strong as before.

Cons

Comes in one flavor only. Solid Gold’s dedicated dry food line for kittens come in one variant at this time: Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe. It would be good to also have non-poultry flavors for kittens who are allergic to poultry.

Conclusion

The Solid Gold Touch of Heaven is a healthy, nutrient-dense grain and gluten free cat food made for kittens. It has numerous healthy sources of protein that are needed in kittens’ development.

The probiotics and superfood content of this kitten food seem to have a positive effect on their digestive system and coat. Some cat parents noticed that their kittens have softer, shinier fur since switching to this brand.

4. Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings with Salmon and Goat Milk

Purrfect Pairings is one of Solid Gold’s wet cat food lines. It comes in a savory mousse texture. Perfect for cats of all ages. All Purrfect Pairings are grain and gluten free and enriched with nutritious goat milk.

Goat milk is an easy to digest source of calcium for strong bones and teeth. This wet cat food can be eaten as a meal on its own or mixed with dry food.

This tasty, fluffy mousse is rich in moisture and protein. It is 78% moisture for maximum hydration. The first five ingredients are water sufficient for processing, salmon, tuna, potato, and pea protein.

It has goat milk and multiple vitamins and mineral supplements. Unlike the Solid Gold dry food we reviewed, this mousse does not contain superfoods such as berries and sweet potato. It also does not contain probiotics.

Guaranteed Analysis

Pros

Loved by finicky kitties. This Solid Gold salmon and goat milk mousse sure is a hit among cats. It received numerous rave reviews from cat owners about how their incredibly picky kitties love this wet food.

Great for all life stages. This savory mousse is a breeze to chew even for young kittens or senior cats. It is a great way to incorporate more moisture into your cat’s diet, even for those who cannot be bothered with meat shreds or chunks.

Cons

Plastic Packaging. We do feel that single-use plastic should be avoided whenever possible. The Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings wet cat food come in small plastic containers instead of the traditional tin can. While convenient for some to store leftovers in, we believe that it is always best to opt for environment-friendlier options whenever we can.

Conclusion

Purrfect Pairings with Salmon and Goat Milk mousse is a great wet food to have in your cat’s menu. The savory mousse is a versatile food that can be given as a meal, treat, or mixed with kibble. It is a great source of hydration for cats as it is 78% moisture.

Its tasty flavor makes it very popular among feline fans. The ingredients however, do not contain superfoods and probiotics present in a lot of Solid Gold’s products.

Nevertheless, it is still a highly nutritious wet cat food. We do wish that Purrfect Pairings are contained in a tin can, rather than single-use plastic.

5. Solid Gold Holistic Delights with Tuna and Coconut Milk

Holistic Delights is Solid Gold’s wet food line in creamy bisque form. Made with meat and super nutritious coconut milk, it is rich in vitamins, minerals, taurine, and antioxidants for overall health. It can be served on its own, or mixed with dry food.

Made of real tuna, this lickable creamy bisque is made extra tasty and healthy with coconut milk. The first five ingredients are water sufficient for processing, tuna, pea protein, coconut milk, and carrot. Dried egg is included for more protein.

Guaranteed Analysis

Pros

Nutrient dense sauce. Kitties enjoy licking the flavorful coconut milk sauce of this soupy cat food. It has bits of tuna, carrot, dried egg, and pea protein for complete and balanced nutrition. How else can you get your cat to include coconut in their diet?

Versatile. This hearty bisque can be given as a light snack, treat, or as a topper for kibble. As it is made of rich, aromatic coconut milk and has tuna and carrots in it, buyers know that this is a high-quality food with multiple health benefits for their pet.

Cons

Packaging. A lot of cat owners find the packaging hard to open without spilling some sauce. Scissors are the way to go with Holistic Delights’ pouch.

Conclusion

Solid Gold Holistic Delights with Tuna and Coconut Milk is a highly recommended topper or snack. The tuna bits are visible, and the scent of coconut milk makes it almost good enough for cat parents to taste.

Cats love the rich flavor of this bisque. The packaging has not been getting as good reviews as what’s inside. Cat parents find the pouch hard to open and requires scissors.

Have Solid Gold cat foods ever been recalled?

No. Solid Gold’s cat food has never been recalled. Some dog food products were recalled in 2012 due to salmonella found in their Gaston, South Carolina facility.

In 2018, a customer sued Solid Gold due to their cat food allegedly containing heavy metals, chemicals, and toxins that are not listed in the packaging.

According to research conducted by Petful, the levels are all below the maximum tolerable limits recognized by authorities. No products have been recalled in relation to this lawsuit.

Summary

Solid Gold is a good pet food brand with a diverse selection of products to offer. It has made its name as the pioneer of holistic pet food in the US. The focus of their nutrition is digestive health. Solid Gold aims to improve pets’ overall health by starting with the digestive system.

By improving digestion, our pets are able to absorb and reap the benefits of all the nutrients present in their food. One of the things we like about Solid Gold is the clean, artificial enhancer free ingredients. You will not find any fillers, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives in their cat products.

We particularly love Solid Gold’s dry cat food lines. They are all enriched with not just high-quality protein, but also with fiber; sources of omega fatty acids such as canola oil and salmon oil; and super foods that are rich in antioxidants.

Many brands focus on high protein content due to the needs of carnivorous felines. However, cats need fiber as well to prevent common feline problems such as stomach issues and hairballs.

Solid Gold Indigo Moon and Let’s Stay In have both received great feedback from buyers whose cats were underweight or had frequent hairball problems.

Some cats also exhibited a change in their behavior and not just in their skin and fur. Cat owners take this as a sign of health and well being. The holistic approach to cat food may not be all hype at all, and many cats have benefited from it.

We have noticed that the wet food variants do not contain the same super foods found in the dry food. We do like that the Solid Gold Purrfect Pairings line are served in a hearty and healthy coconut milk sauce.

Overall, Solid Gold has proved itself as a brand that makes food with no questionable ingredients. Their products are clean and definitely above your average commercial cat food.

However, some customers find that the products are too expensive for a mid-range product and would rather spend on top of the line brands instead.

Is Solid Gold cat food healthy?

Solid Gold cat food isn't nutritionally stellar, but it's definitely above average. Solid Gold dry foods have relatively low carbohydrate content and, unlike many other kibble products, emphasize animal protein over protein from plants. Their wet food is similar—it's not the best, nor is it the worst.

Is Solid Gold good cat food?

Solid Gold Holistic Delights is a tasty cat food (wet chicken) dipped in coconut. Unlike some dry and unpalatable foods that some individuals feed their pets, this one is smooth and easy to consume. It is also irritants-free and recommended for all stages of development.

Is Solid Gold Cat Food Safe?

All Solid Gold dry dog and cat foods supply both a natural prebiotic fibers and protected probiotics to provide optimal support for overall digestive health and nutrient absorption. Safe for cats and dogs of all life stages and sizes.

What company makes Solid Gold pet food?

Solid Gold Pet is a manufacturer and a worldwide supplier of natural, holistic pet foods based in Chesterfield, Missouri.