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Wellness

Wellness CORE Original Turkey & Chicken Grain-Free

3.5★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety

Key points

Protein source

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Whole plant protein source observed early

Top 3: Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal

The protein number may include influence from whole plant ingredients.

This is not treated like processed protein boosting, but it is worth checking.

Ingredient guide

Included support ingredients

Nutrient guide
GlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientSalmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
Solid build

Ingredient grade

B

Grade B

Top ingredient profile

Deboned Turkey
Turkey Meal
Chicken Meal
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
Crude protein34%
Crude protein34%
Crude fat15%
Other 51%

Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.

biotechProtein position
Higher
query_statsFat position
Typical
local_fire_departmentCalorie density
Higher

This food can stay in comparison, but ingredient quality still needs a more conservative read.

There is enough public data to keep this food in comparison, but the top ingredient structure does not support a stronger positive claim yet.

Nutritional strengths

  • The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
  • Crude protein is on the higher side.
  • Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.

What still needs work

  • Phosphorus is 1% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
  • Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
  • Top ingredients include an FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile, so this part deserves a more cautious read.

Brand context

Brand background availableRecall history confirmed

Founded in 1997 in the United States. This brand has a confirmed recall history linked to the 2012 Diamond-manufactured event.

Ingredient analysis

The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.

restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis

B4.5/6
Ingredient Grade
Good
1Deboned Turkey
Fresh Meat · Top
2Turkey Meal
Named Meal · Upper
3Chicken Meal
Named Meal · Upper

Ingredient Analysis Comments

  • •Deboned Turkey is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
  • •Turkey Meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
  • •Chicken Meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade BGood

Full collected ingredient list

52 ingredients
Deboned TurkeyTurkey MealChicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)LentilsDried YeastDried Ground PotatoesPeasChicken FatDried Plain Beet PulpFlaxseedNatural FlavorDried Chicory RootSalmon OilTaurineVitamin E SupplementCholine ChlorideSpinachBroccoliCarrotsParsleyApplesBlueberriesKaleMixed Tocopherols (added to preserve freshness)NiacinZinc ProteinateFerrous SulfateZinc SulfateIron ProteinateVitamin A SupplementThiamine Mononitrated-Calcium PantothenateSodium SelenitePyridoxine HydrochlorideCopper SulfateManganese SulfateRiboflavinManganese ProteinateCopper ProteinateBiotinVitamin D3 SupplementYucca Schidigera ExtractVitamin B12 SupplementFolic AcidCalcium IodateVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation ProductDried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation ProductDried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation ProductRosemary ExtractGreen Tea ExtractSpearmint
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients

Why did the base review land here?

Ingredient qualityNutrient disclosure levelManufacturing & trust

This review score combines ingredient composition, nutrient disclosure, manufacturing trust, and core nutrient caution signals.

Nutrient disclosure

Partial disclosure

Core guaranteed analysis is usable, but deeper rows still need a more cautious read.

Safety verification

No fails

No major red flag jumps out first, though undisclosed rows still define the limits of this safety read.

Public data trust (ETF)

C1 tier

Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.

Where it sits in the same processing cohort

Kibble (Extruded) cohortTop tier

Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the top tier band.

Final word

This is a credible shortlist food, but the personalized step is where the final order should be decided.

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