Go Native Adult
Dry Extruded complete High meat Clear label
Is Go Native Adult a good dog food?
We score it 68/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 68 out of one hundred. The meat content contributed +7.7 to this total, alongside the overall quality of the ingredient list which added +7. However, the processing format brought a deduction of -7, while printing percentages on the label provided a further addition of +3.2.
- Recipe68
- Nutritionallow98
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with chicken, dried chicken protein and potato starch as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Meat makes up an estimated 63% of the dry matter (66% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Single named animal protein: chicken.
Why you might not
- High in fat: 22% fat on a dry-matter basis.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 31%
- Fat
- 20%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Ash
- 6.50%
- Moisture
- 10%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 24,000 iu/kg; Vitamin D3 2,000 iu/kg; Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) 250 iu/kg; Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate 28.0 mg/kg; Sodium Selenite 0.3 mg/kg; Iron Sulphate Monohydrate 250.0 mg/kg; Manganese Oxide 65.0 mg/kg; Zinc Oxide 97.2 mg/kg; Zinc Chelate of Amino Acid Hydrate 200.0 mg/kg; Calcium Iodate Anhydrous 2.4 mg/kg
Technological additives
Antioxidants: Preserved with tocopherol-rich extracts of natural origin
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Feeding guide
Feed adult dogs in two feeds per day. Recommended daily amounts (grams) range from 89g (6kg, less active) to 397g (30kg, highly active). May be fed wet or dry (1 part water to 2 parts feed if wet); wet food should be consumed within 30 minutes. Fresh drinking water should be available at all times.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 22.2% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (25)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Chicken (40%) | Chicken | meat | medium | 40 | 40.0 |
| 2 | Dehydrated Chicken (25%) | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | Potato Starch (7.5%) | Potato starch | carb | poor | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato (7%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | 7 | 7.0 |
| 5 | Chicken Fat (7.5%) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | good | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 6 | Pea Starch | Pea Starch | carb | poor | - | 0.2 |
| 7 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 0.2 |
| 8 | Dried Seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 0.2 |
| 9 | Hydrolysed Liver Protein (1%) | Liver | meat | good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 10 | Sodium Chloride | Salt | additive | poor | - | 0.2 |
| 11 | Yeast Extract | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 0.2 |
| 12 | Dried Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 0.2 |
| 13 | 5% fresh spinach equivalant | Spinach | veg | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 14 | 4% fresh Ginger Equivalant | Ginger | veg | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 15 | Glucosamine Hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 0.2 |
| 16 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 0.2 |
| 17 | BOTANICALS: Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg | good | - | 0.2 |
| 18 | Dried Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 0.2 |
| 19 | Dried Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 0.2 |
| 20 | Dried Cranberry | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 0.2 |
| 21 | Dried Marigold | Dried Marigold | veg | good | - | 0.1 |
| 22 | Oregano | Oregano | veg | good | - | 0.1 |
| 23 | Dried Rosehip | Rose Hip | veg | good | - | 0.1 |
| 24 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 0.1 |
| 25 | Yucca schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 0.1 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.redmillspet.co.uk
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +6.97 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 66.7% | 0.116 | +7.73 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.113 | -0.88 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.1% | -0.088 | -1.24 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.8% | 0.177 | +0.15 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.009 | -0.03 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.5% | -0.045 | -0.38 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.868 | -2.60 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.5% | 0.056 | +0.42 |
| Undeclared quantities | 7.0% | -0.131 | -0.92 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 66.7 | -0.073 | -4.89 |
| Additive penalty | -0.60 | 0.236 | -0.14 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +6.97 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 66.7% | 0.116 | +7.73 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.113 | -0.88 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.1% | -0.088 | -1.24 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.8% | 0.177 | +0.15 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.009 | -0.03 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.5% | -0.045 | -0.38 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.868 | -2.60 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.5% | 0.056 | +0.42 |
| Undeclared quantities | 7.0% | -0.131 | -0.92 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 66.7 | -0.073 | -4.89 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -0.60 | 0.236 | -0.14 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 68.2
- Final score
- 68/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 68/100 | current |
| v1 | 64/100 | |
| v1.9 | 65/100 |
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31 | 33.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 20 | 21.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 92.3 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8% from the food type.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (93% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 18.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| Glossy Coat & Radiant Health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Healthy Coat and Skin (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Optimal Digestion (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Strengthens Bones (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Radiant coat formula (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| highly digestible and palatable (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| enhanced with increased levels of glucosamine and chondroitin, which help to promote healthy joints (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken number one ingredient (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% natural (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Blended with botanicals (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Higher levels of protein, oils and omega-3s (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| High Meat Content (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| higher levels of quality protein, oils and omega 3 fatty acids (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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