Ingredient #1Top
Bison
Bison 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 Wolf King Bison & Brown Rice Large Breed
Editor ingredient insight
Solid Gold Wolf King Bison & Brown Rice starts with bison, ocean fish meal, and oatmeal, with low fat and moderate calories.
It is worth considering for weight-prone large adults, not for high-protein or high-fat sport feeding.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 22%Fat 9%Other 69%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 positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude protein 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 gradeMixed
Ingredient #1 · BisonTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Ocean Fish MealMid
Family MealIngredient #3 · OatmealUpper
Whole GrainIngredient #2Mid
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.
Ingredient #3Upper
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a whole or coarse grain ingredient. It usually plays more of a carbohydrate and fiber role than a core protein role. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Bison — Primary positive ingredientsOcean Fish Meal — Support positive ingredientsOatmeal — Neutral ingredientsPeas — Caution ingredientsBrown Rice — Neutral ingredientsPearled Barley — Neutral ingredientsChickpeas — Caution ingredientsPotatoes — Neutral ingredientsSweet Potatoes — Neutral ingredientsGround Flaxseed — Neutral ingredientsAnimal Plasma — High-caution ingredientsDried Eggs — Primary positive ingredientsChicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsNatural Flavor — Support positive ingredientsSpray Dried Animal Blood Cells — High-caution ingredientsDried Tomato Pomace — Neutral ingredientsCarrots — Neutral ingredientsPumpkin — Neutral ingredientsDL-Methionine — Neutral ingredientsBlueberries — Neutral ingredientsCranberries — 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 ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsSalmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) — 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 · Bison (#1), Ocean Fish Meal (#2), Animal Plasma (#11), Dried Eggs (#12), Spray Dried Animal Blood Cells (#15)
Plant protein · Peas (#4), Chickpeas (#7)
Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.
Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
CranberryUrinary support ingredientSalmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Bison, Ocean Fish Meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Oatmeal, Brown Rice supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Peas, Chickpeas contribute plant protein alongside carbohydrates and fiber further down the ingredient list. Total crude protein is not a measure of meat-derived protein alone. Dried Tomato Pomace 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 bison, unspecified, egg. 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.
- 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 lower, 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 beef 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