Red Mills Go Native Chicken With Potato & Broccoli

Red Mills Go Native Dry Dog Food

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Type
Hot Extruded / Dry
Grain
Grain Free
Origin
Ireland
Recipes
5

Is Red Mills Go Native Dry Dog Food Good?

Red Mills Go Native Dry Dog Food is a second top tier pet food with a 4-star rating — around 10% of all the pet food we review fall in this tier.

They seem to be higher in protein and less in carbs, contain mainly named animal products as main ingredients, and a decent amount of meat. We recommend this!

What We like

  • Lower in Carbs — Less than 34%
  • No Potential Allergens like Corn, Soy, Gluten, and Dairy products

What We Concern

  • Numberous Controversial Ingredients
  • Seems No Organic Minerals
  • Seems No Probiotics to Aid Digestion
  • Contain Ingredients that might be Uncertain

「Chief of Food」Fat Hill

Recipes Rating

Recipes could have different ingredients in the same product line. We rate each recipe and list them from higest to lowest ratings.

Recipe and 1st Ingredient
Rating
Grain Free
Red Mills Go Native Puppy Organic Salmon with Spinach & Ginger
1️⃣Salmon 🍚Carbs：28%
4.5
Red Mills Go Native Chicken With Potato & Broccoli
1️⃣Chicken 🍚Carbs：34%
4
Red Mills Go Native Duck with Apple & Cranberry
1️⃣Duck 🍚Carbs：37%
4
Red Mills Go Native Organic Herring with Carrot & Kale
1️⃣Herring 🍚Carbs：34%
4
Red Mills Go Native Salmon with Spinach & Ginger
1️⃣Salmon 🍚Carbs：32%
4
Tips
Recipes have similar ratings. This means they are quite similar.

Recipe to review

To rate Red Mills Go Native Dry Dog Food, we will take one representative recipe to evaluate the nutrition, ingredients and meat content of this product line.

We have chosen Red Mills Go Native Chicken With Potato & Broccoli.

Nutrition Label

Pet food show guaranteed analysis on their labels. It includes moisture and does not reflect the level of carbs — which we prefer lower for dogs and as low as possible for cats.

From the label of Red Mills Go Native Chicken With Potato & Broccoli
Protein
31%
Fat
20%
Fiber
2%
Carbs
?%

Calculate the dry value (no moisture) on a dry matter basis will help us to estimate the carbs level and other nutrition without water — so we can get a better idea about the ratio.

(We think the ideal nutrition profile would be Protein > Fat > Carbs)

NutritionOur Ideal Dry ValueLike?
Protein30% or more34%
Fat15% or more22%
CarbsLess than 28%34%
FiberLess than 5%2.2%

Ingredients Overview

25 ingredients are listed on the label. We research their quality to pet and use our best judgement to group them in the proportion of Prefer, Concerned, and Notice ingredients in the bar chart.

♨ Allergen
0 units
🌋 Indigest
1 units
⁉ Uncertain
1 units
Organic Minerals Seems Not Included
Probiotics Seems Not Included
Prefer
Concerned
Notice
Neutral
Click an ingredient to see the detail
Fresh Chicken
Animal Protein
The dominant animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also high in iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Dehydrated Chicken
Animal Protein
Dehydrated form of chicken. it is a meat concentrate that contains up to 4 times more protein than fresh chicken on dry matter basis.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Potato Starch
Carbs
Contains mainly carbs, often used as an alternative filler for grain-free pet foods.
Concerned An inexpensive filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Sweet Potato
Carbs
An alternative high carbs filler with an excellent amount of vitamin A, C, B6.
Neutral An acceptable filler with higher nutrition value compared to rice, corn, and wheat.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Chicken Fat
Fat
The fatty layer separated during the cooking process, with a high level of omega 6, It is more preferable by dogs and cats over other types of fats.
Prefer A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Pea Starch
Carbs, Plant Protein
🌋
The starchy part of peas after protein is extracted for pea protein products. It mainly consists of carbs and around 13% plant-based protein.
Concerned A controversial filler with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Whole Linseed
Fat
Also known as flaxseed, one of the richest sources of plant-based omega 3s, well known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It contains around 41% of fat, 57% of the total fatty acids is omega 3s.
Neutral A harmless seed with potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Dried Seaweed
Carbs
An excellent source of various minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium. Rich in rare mineral iodine essential for healthy thyroid function.
Neutral An acceptable ingredient as a source of vitamins and minerals.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Hydrolysed Liver Protein
Animal Protein
⁉
Unnamed liver broken down into smaller parts by using enzymes in a process called "Hydrolysis". MSG (food enhancer) is formed during the process.
Notice Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Sodium Chloride
Others
Mainly added to enhance the flavor, might cause kidney and blood pressure issues in a larger dose. High-quality pet foods should get a sufficient amount from raw meat, additional salt is not necessary.
Concerned A controversial ingredient that might cause health issues, unnecessary for the risk.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Yeast Extract
Plant Protein Concentrate
Made from fungus and often used to make beer, a rich source of minerals such as selenium. B-complex vitamins, and chromium. It contains around 40% protein.
Concerned A controversial ingredient, some believe it can support the immune system, while others say it can be linked to allergies and bloating. However, no scientific research can provide a concrete conclusion.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Dried Apple
Carbs
Contains mainly carbs and sugar with multiple antioxidants to prevent radical damages by oxidative stress.
Neutral Fruit is an acceptable source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Dried Spinach Powder
Carbs
Nutrient-dense leafy greens, an excellent source of vitamin A, C, K1, B9, iron, and calcium.
Neutral Vegetables are fair source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Dried Ginger Extract
Carbs
Knowns for its digestive properties, especially its aid in digesting fats.
Neutral A harmless plant with potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
Supplement
The most common joint supplement for reducing the level of pain and inflammation.
Neutral A safe supplement for potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Chondroitin Sulphate
Supplement
Derived from animal parts containing cartilage, as a supplement to support joint health.
Neutral A safe supplement for potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Alfalfa
Carbs, Plant Protein
Typically used in horse feed, high in fiber, and contains around 20% plant protein.
Neutral A fair ingredient as a source of fiber and a small amount of plant protein.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Dried Blueberry
Carbs
Superfood packed with antioxidants, a good source of vitamin C, K, and manganese.
Neutral Fruit is an acceptable source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Dried Carrot
Carbs
Well known for its alpha and beta-carotene content, also rich in potassium and vitamin B6. Most pet foods use it as a minor ingredient (include 0.1% to 3% of the total composition).
Neutral Vegetables are fair source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Dried Cranberry
Carbs
High in vitamin C and antioxidants, it is also best known for fighting Urinary Tract Infections. While it could be true for humans, the effect on pets is yet to be confirmed by further research.
Neutral Fruit is an acceptable source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Dried Marigold
Carbs
Known as calendula, a flowering plant often used to make tea or herbal medicine. It is packed with antioxidants, and research shows that it reduces oxidative stress from the consumption of MSG (flavor enhancer found in many pet foods).
Neutral A harmless herb with potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Oregano
Carbs
A herb that is often used in pasta sauce, rich in antioxidants carvacrol and thymol, which help to prevent radical damages in the body.
Neutral A harmless herb with potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Dried Rose Hips
Carbs
Small red seeds that are rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C, catechins, quercetin, and ellagic acid. These help the body to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.
Neutral A harmless seed with potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Turmeric
Carbs
Orange ginger-like plant often used in making curry. It contains curcumin, which is a strong antioxidant with anti-inflammatory effects. However, its color is the main purpose of adding it to pet foods.
Neutral A harmless plant with potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Yucca Schidigera
Carbs
Yucca schidigera is a desert plant found in the arid southwestern US and Mexico. It has been shown to reduce fecal aroma (poop's smell) without any harmful effect.
Neutral A harmless ingredient with specific benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Tips
We find 4 Concerned and 1 Notice ingredients from Red Mills Go Native Chicken With Potato & Broccoli. Check from the above list to view the details.

Concerned

  • Potato Starch
  • Pea Starch
  • Sodium Chloride
  • Yeast Extract

Notice

  • Hydrolysed Liver Protein

Estimated Meat Content

Some pet food uses high plant protein ingredients to boost up the overall protein level — to make it looks like it includes a lot of meat, which is more appealing for customers.

Therefore, protein level itself cannot tell the quality and how much animal ingredients (more digestible than plants) is in the pet food.

Check if protein is overrated by plant protein boost up
Count of Plant Protein
1 / 7 (14%)
in top 7 ingredients
Protein Level
34%
in dry matter

By looking at the plant protein in top ingredients and compare with the total protein level, we will try to estimate how much animal ingredients is used in the pet food as Meat Content.

Meat Content

Based on my "godly" guess, the meat content might be Medium to high !

It looks like it contains a significant amount of meat and majority of the protein should come from animal sources. Your furbabies will like it like I do!

Red Mills Go Native Dry Dog Food Product Line Review

To make a conclusion about the whole product line, we will consider all recipes and their average nutrition ratio.

Recipes Average Compares to Ideal Level

In the total of 5 recipes, the group has an average of 34% protein, 23% fat and 33% carbohydrate.

（Protein and Fat: Prefer Higher丨Carbs: Prefer Lower）

  • Protein is 4 (%) higher than ideal
  • Fat is 8 (%) higher than ideal
  • Carbs is 5 (%) higher than ideal
What does it mean?
Overall,Red Mills Go Native Dry Dog Food has an carbs level that is close to our preferred level.

Conclusion

Throughout the review, we have 3 major opinons about this pet food line:

  • Quite attractive protein and/or carbs level
  • Major ingredients from animals
  • Medium to high level of meat content

Based on these, we can conclude Red Mills Go Native Dry Dog Food is a pet food line with a 4 star rating.

Do we recommend Red Mills Go Native Dry Dog Food ?
It is a good quality above average pet food that we recommend.

The review is entirely our own view and opinon. It is for informational reference only and not a purchase advice.

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