Ingredient #1Top
Venison
Venison is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade DListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Solid Gold
Solid Gold Buck Wild Venison Grain-Free
Editor ingredient insight
Solid Gold Buck Wild Venison starts with venison, turkey meal, ocean fish meal, potatoes, chickpeas, and lentils, with moderate macros.
It is worth considering when mixed proteins are acceptable, not for single-protein or legume-avoidance goals.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 25%Fat 12%Other 63%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude protein range among extruded foods.
Fat positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityLower
This food is on the lower side for calorie density among extruded foods. That alone does not make it a weight-management diet; check portion guidance, fat, and fiber together.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
CalciumNot disclosed
PhosphorusNot disclosed
Crude fiber4%
Omega-3Not disclosed
Omega-6Not disclosed
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeGood
Ingredient #1 · VenisonTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Turkey MealUpper
Named MealIngredient #3 · Ocean Fish MealMid
Family MealIngredient #2Upper
Turkey Meal
Turkey Meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Mid
Ocean Fish Meal
Ocean Fish Meal is a family-level animal meal. Animal protein is present, but species transparency is one step lower. It reads as an mid-tier protein source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Venison — Primary positive ingredientsTurkey Meal — Support positive ingredientsOcean Fish Meal — Support positive ingredientsPotatoes — Neutral ingredientsChickpeas — Caution ingredientsLentils — Caution ingredientsSweet Potatoes — Neutral ingredientsPea Starch — Neutral ingredientsPeas — Caution ingredientsChicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsPea Fiber — Neutral ingredientsAnimal Plasma — High-caution ingredientsNatural Flavor — Support positive ingredientsSpray Dried Animal Blood Cells — High-caution ingredientsDicalcium Phosphate — Neutral ingredientsCarrots — Neutral ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsPumpkin — Neutral ingredientsSalmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) — Support positive ingredientsBlueberries — Neutral ingredientsCranberries — Neutral ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsDL-Methionine — Neutral ingredientsVitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid) — Support positive ingredientsMinerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate) — Support positive ingredientsDried Chicory Root — Support positive ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsRosemary Extract — Neutral ingredientsDried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product. — Support positive ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Unclear animal protein source
Animal protein · Venison (#1), Turkey Meal (#2), Ocean Fish Meal (#3), Animal Plasma (#12), Spray Dried Animal Blood Cells (#14)
Plant protein · Chickpeas (#5), Lentils (#6), Peas (#9)
Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.
Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Salmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientCranberryUrinary support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Venison, Turkey Meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Chickpeas, Lentils contribute plant protein alongside carbohydrates and fiber further down the ingredient list. Total crude protein is not a measure of meat-derived protein alone. Pea Fiber supply fiber. For stool or satiety considerations, the disclosed crude-fiber amount adds useful context beyond the ingredient's presence.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including venison, turkey, unspecified. Some protein sources are not fully identified, which limits choices that require excluding a specific protein.
What works well in this food
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein does not drop into a clearly low band.
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
Check before feeding
- Plant proteins can lift crude protein on the label, but the real animal-protein share still needs a closer check.
- Top ingredients include an FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile, so this part deserves a more cautious read.
- Family-level animal ingredients sit high in the recipe, so ingredient quality still needs a more cautious read.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is typical, fat is lower, and calorie density is lower. This is a candidate for reducing calories per gram. Fat is also lower, but a weight-management choice still needs fiber, portions and total daily calories including treats to be considered together.
Consider it first when
- Public-data-first comparison
- Baseline shortlist building
- Conservative first-pass screening
Choose another food first when
- You want a stronger ingredient-quality story first
- You need dog-specific fit instead of public-review screening
Plant-protein concentration remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart turkey / venison alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Solid Gold background
Founded in 1974 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence D
Only basic guaranteed analysis is visible, so deeper nutrition comparison stays hard to trust.
Recall information
This brand has a confirmed recall history, including the 2012 Diamond-manufactured recall.
May 12, 2026