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Weltz

Weltz Dog Joint Care

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

Key points

Protein source

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Whole plant protein source observed early

Top 3: Fresh deboned chicken (40%), Chicken meal(32%), Refined chicken oil

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
Fish oilSkin and joint support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientBoswelliaJoint support ingredientMSMJoint support ingredientDigestive enzymesDigestive support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientPrebioticsGut support ingredientInulinGut support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientFOSGut support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredient
Needs context

Ingredient grade

C

Grade C

Top ingredient profile

Fresh deboned chicken (40%)
Chicken meal(32%)
Refined chicken oil
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
Crude protein32%
Crude protein32%
Crude fat14%
Other 54%

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

  • Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
  • The top three are animal-led, but legumes repeat just below them in the early full ingredient list. Read this as a possible ingredient-splitting pattern rather than a clean top-three issue.
  • Calorie density is high, so this is not the best fit when weight reduction matters most.

Brand context

Brand background availableRecall research scope limited

Founded in 2010 in South Korea. The English-language public recall sources checked here are not enough to make a confident recall call for this brand.

Ingredient analysis

The top ingredients are still usable, but this is the part to inspect more carefully before calling the recipe a clear strength.

restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis

C3/6
Ingredient Grade
Mixed
1Fresh deboned chicken (40%)
Fresh Meat · Top
2Chicken meal(32%)
Named Meal · Upper
3Refined chicken oil
Generic Fat · Mid

Ingredient Analysis Comments

  • •Fresh deboned chicken (40%) is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
  • •Chicken meal(32%) 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.
  • •Refined chicken oil is a generic fat source. It supports calories, but transparency is weaker than a named oil or fat. It reads as an mid-tier fat source.
restaurantIngredient Grade CMixed

Full collected ingredient list

42 ingredients
Fresh deboned chicken (40%)Chicken meal(32%)Refined chicken oilFish meal(5%)Hydrolyzed chicken meal(3%)PeaBeet pulpCelluose(Refined fiber)Chick peaFaba beanBanana powderLentilsFlaxseedSweetpotatoRefined fish oilGlucosamineChondroitin(Mucopolysaccharide)CLA(Conjugated linoleic acid)L-CarnitineBoswellia extractMSM(Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)Hydrolyzed salmonTapiocaVitamin premix[Retinyl acetate(vitamin A), Cholecalciferol(vitamin D3), DL-α-tocopherol acetate(vitamin E), Thiamine mononitrate(vitamin B1), Riboflavin(vitamin B2), Pyridoxine hydrochloride(vitamin B6), Cyanocobalamin(vitamin B12), D-biotin(Biotin), Folic acid, Calcium D-pantothenate, Niacin]Mineral premix (Ferrous sulfate, Zinc sulfate, Manganese oxide, Copper sulfate, Calcium iodate, Cobalt sulfate, Sodium Selenite)Calcium carbonatePotassium chlorideHerb extract (Angelica sinensis, Angelica genuflexa Nutt., White woodland peony, Rehmannia glutinosa)β-caroteneProtease (Enzyme)Organic mineral (Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Cobalt, Iodine, Selenium)Probiotics (Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Aspergillus oryzae, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae)Prebiotics (Chicory inulin, Fructooligosaccharide)CurcuminButyric acidEgg powderChitosanBrewer’s dried yeastFenugreek extractYucca extractNatural antioxidant (Rosemary extract, Vitamin E, Citric acid, Flavonoid)Berry mix (Maqui Berry, Acai berry, Aronia)
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)

D tier

Only basic guaranteed analysis is visible, so deeper nutrition comparison stays hard to trust.

Where it sits in the same processing cohort

Kibble (Extruded) cohortUpper middle

Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the upper middle band.

Final word

There is enough here to keep the food in comparison, but not enough to stop comparing yet.

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Brand analysis

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Heart criteria

Best dog food for heart disease: sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, omega-3, and DCM context

Heart context should connect sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, and omega-3 disclosure.

Allergy criteria

Best dog food for dogs with allergies: protein history, hydrolyzed diets, and label checks

Allergy context depends on protein history, hydrolyzed formulas, and limited ingredients.

GI criteria

Best dog food for sensitive stomachs: digestibility, fat, fiber, and transition checks

GI context should connect fat, fiber, transition speed, and veterinary purpose.

Joint criteria

Best dog food for joint support: weight control, EPA/DHA, glucosamine, and mobility checks

Joint context should connect weight control, EPA+DHA, and disclosed support ingredients.