Solid Gold Shreds · Chicken & Pumpkin Recipe in Gravy

Name: Solid Gold Shreds Chicken & Pumpkin Recipe in Gravy
Brand: Solid Gold

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation turned up real problems with Solid Gold Shreds. It contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex. To be fair, chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

Contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

What works

Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
A strong share of its calories comes from protein.
As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	10%
Fat	1.5%
Fiber	1%
Moisture	84%
Ash	3.5%
Carbs (estimated)*	0%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Solid Gold Shreds grain-free?: Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Solid Gold Shreds?: The label opens with chicken, chicken broth and pumpkin. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?: None appear on the ingredient list.

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