GO! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Large Breed Adult Salmon Dry Dog Food With Grains Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
GO! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Large Breed Adult Salmon Dry Dog Food With Grains scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
GO! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Large Breed Adult Salmon Dry Dog Food With Grains and Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 18, 2026 |
Verified Aug 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.5 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
22.00% | 21.00% |
| Fat | 12.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 4.50% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.80% | 1.00% |
| Omega-6 | 1.80% | 2.60% |
| Taurine | 0.15% | 0.17% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 11.00% |
| Calories | 3968 kcal/kg | 3726 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
salmon meal, oatmeal, potatoes, whole oats, deboned salmon, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), apples, carrots, cranberries, monocalcium phosphate, n...atural flavor, calcium carbonate, flaxseed, salt, potassium chloride, dried chicory root, choline chloride, taurine, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (a source of vitamin C), niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, beta-carotene, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, selenium yeast, calcium iodate), glucosamine hydrochloride, L-lysine, New Zealand green mussels, chondroitin sulfate, yucca schidigera extract, L-carnitine, dried rosemary Show full list Show less |
Deboned salmon, salmon meal, brown rice, oat meal, barley, sweet potatoes, canola oil, potato protein, natural flavor, flaxseed, miscanthus grass, dried yeast, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc amino acid complex, iron amino acid complex, sodium selenite, manganese amino acid complex, copper amino acid complex, calcium iodate], DL-Methionine, sunflower oil, taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, Vitamin A supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement], preserved with mixed tocopherols. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | Yes |
| Health focus | Joint care, Skin coat health, Probiotic support | Skin coat health, Joint care, Allergy support, Sensitive stomach |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult, Senior | Adult |
| Breed size | Large | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
Yes | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Salmon
- Oatmeal
- Canola Oil
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
GO! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Large Breed Adult Salmon Dry Dog Food With Grains scores higher, 8.5 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Oatmeal, Canola Oil.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
GO! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Large Breed Adult Salmon Dry Dog Food With Grains is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: GO! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Large Breed Adult Salmon Dry Dog Food With Grains and Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food .
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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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