Wellness CORE Digestive Health Wholesome Grains Salmon & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Parent company
WellPet LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Salmon
- Salmon Meal
- Herring Meal
- Menhaden Fish Meal
Ingredients
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 36%
Fat: 16%
Fiber: 2.5%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 35.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 40%
Fat: 17.78%
Fiber: 2.78%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 39.44%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 32.62%
Fat: 35.21%
Carb: 32.17%
Our Review
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Wellness since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 02/28/2011 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | WellPet LLC |
| Product Description: | Canned Cat Food |
| Recall Reason: | Inadequate Levels of Thiamine |
| Date: | 05/04/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | WellPet LLC |
| Product Description: | Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 10/31/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | WellPet LLC |
| Product Description: | Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Moisture problems |
| Date: | 02/10/2017 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | WellPet, LLC |
| Product Description: | Cat Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for foreign material |
| Date: | 03/18/2017 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | WellPet, LLC |
| Product Description: | Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone |
| Date: | 02/08/2018 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | WellPet LLC |
| Product Description: | Beef Topper for Dogs |
| Recall Reason: | Elevated Levels of Naturally Occurring Beef Thyroid Hormone |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Wellness CORE Digestive Health Wholesome Grains Salmon & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Salmon. Salmon is meat from any fish in the salmon family, and in pet food, salmon might also refer to other parts of the fish including skin and organs. Salmon is an excellent source of protein, and it is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
The second ingredient is Salmon Meal. Salmon meal is ground flesh from any fish in the salmon family, and in pet food, salmon meal might also include other parts of the fish including skin and organs. Salmon meal can be a good source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids.
The third ingredient is Herring Meal. Herring meal is the ground, dried tissue from the herring fish. In pet food, herring meal can serve as a source of easily digested protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids to benefit your companion’s overall health.
The fourth ingredient is Menhaden Fish Meal. Menhaden fish meal is dried, ground tissue from menhaden fish. In pet food, menhaden fish meal serves as a source of protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids to help keep your companion’s skin and coat healthy.
The fifth ingredient is Barley. Barley is a cereal grain. In pet food, barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Wellness CORE Digestive Health Wholesome Grains Salmon & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.24
Market Price avg.
$4.42
% From the Avg
-4%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.24
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
-12%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.14
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
-10%
Wellness CORE Digestive Health Wholesome Grains Salmon & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for dry cat food.
Nutritional Analysis
Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Wellness CORE Digestive Health Wholesome Grains Salmon & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
40%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
+3%
DM Fat
Product info
17.78%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
+6%
DM Fiber
Product info
2.78%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
-46%
DM Carb
Product info
39.44%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% From the Avg
+4%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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