Our verdict
Is Solid Gold Wee Bit Bison Dry Food for Dogs a good dog food?
We score it 45/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists ocean fish
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feeding
Typical analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Energy: 341 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
2–15 lbs: ¼–1 cups/day; 16–30 lbs: 1–1 3/4 cups/day. Puppies start to nibble on solid food at 3 to 4 weeks of age. Moistening dry food with warm water or Solid Gold canned food is recommended through weaning. Puppies and lactating/gestating females may need two to three times more food than shown. Transition gradually over 7 to 10 days.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate); Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid); Choline Chloride; Taurine; Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols; Rosemary Extract
Ingredients (22)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 21.4%
- carb 21.2%
- veg 19.9%
- supplement 15.3%
- oil 9.5%
- additive 8.0%
- fibre 4.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bison | Bison | meat · good | - | 6.0 |
| 2 | Ocean Fish Meal | Ocean Fish | meat · medium | - | 5.8 |
| 3 | Oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 5.7 |
| 4 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 5.6 |
| 5 | Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 5.4 |
| 6 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 5.3 |
| 7 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 5.2 |
| 8 | Pearled Barley | Pearled Barley | carb · medium | - | 5.0 |
| 9 | Dried Eggs | Dried Egg | meat · medium | - | 4.9 |
| 10 | Salmon Meal | Salmon Protein | meat · good | - | 4.7 |
| 11 | Dried Tomato Pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 12 | Ground Flaxseed | Ground Flaxseed (2%) | supplement · good | - | 4.5 |
| 13 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 4.3 |
| 14 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 15 | Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 4.1 |
| 16 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 17 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 3.8 |
| 18 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.7 |
| 19 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 20 | L-Threonine | Threonine | supplement · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 21 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 3.3 |
| 22 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
- 1. Bison6.0% estimated
- 2. Ocean Fish Meal5.8% estimated
- 3. Oatmeal5.7% estimated
- 4. Peas5.6% estimated
- 5. Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)5.4% estimated
- 6. Pea Protein5.3% estimated
- 7. Brown Rice5.2% estimated
- 8. Pearled Barley5.0% estimated
- 9. Dried Eggs4.9% estimated
- 10. Salmon Meal4.7% estimated
- 11. Dried Tomato Pomace4.6% estimated
- 12. Ground Flaxseed4.5% estimated
- 13. Natural Flavor4.3% estimated
- 14. Carrots4.2% estimated
- 15. Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)4.1% estimated
- 16. Dicalcium Phosphate3.9% estimated
- 17. Pumpkin3.8% estimated
- 18. Salt3.7% estimated
- 19. Potassium Chloride3.5% estimated
- 20. L-Threonine3.4% estimated
- 21. Blueberries3.3% estimated
- 22. Cranberries3.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12
Brand and contact: Solid Gold
- Website
- https://solidgoldpet.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +1 866-934-3687
- Address
- 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 150, Orlando, FL 32826
- Contact page
- solidgoldpet.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- solidgoldpet.com
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.
Brand and retailer reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a final score of 45 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +4.2 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.24 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 25.7% | -0.115 | -2.96 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.0% | -0.092 | -1.20 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.0% | 0.163 | +1.62 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.5% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.0% | -0.065 | -0.52 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.3% | 0.060 | +0.26 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -9.68 | 0.222 | -2.15 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.24 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 25.7% | -0.115 | -2.96 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.0% | -0.092 | -1.20 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.0% | 0.163 | +1.62 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.5% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.0% | -0.065 | -0.52 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.3% | 0.060 | +0.26 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -9.68 | 0.222 | -2.15 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 45.2
- Final score
- 45/100
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.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
Analytical constituents not declared
Declared fortification: 5 nutritional additives on the label
- Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate)
- Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid)
- Choline Chloride
- Taurine
- Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, 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 claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Grain & Gluten Free" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
6 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gut support & immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Skin & coat support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains prebiotics, probiotics, and omega fatty acids for gut and immune health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with lean, pasture-raised bison for high-quality protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain & Gluten Free (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| High Quality Protein (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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