Wellness CORE Grain-Free Salmon
Company info
Company HQ
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Parent company
WellPet LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Whitefish
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Herring
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: 10%
Fat: 4%
Fiber: 1%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 7%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 45.45%
Fat: 18.18%
Fiber: 4.55%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 31.82%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 37.43%
Fat: 36.36%
Carb: 26.2%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Doesn’t receive consistently positive customer reviews
- 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 Grain-Free Salmon begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Whitefish. Whitefish is a general term that refers to mostly freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, whitefish is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.
The second ingredient is Salmon Broth. Salmon broth is made by boiling salmon to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, salmon broth increases moisture and improves flavor.
The third 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 fourth ingredient is Tuna. Tuna is a general name for one of several saltwater fish species. In pet food, tuna is generally used as a protein source.
The fifth ingredient is Herring. Herring is a general term for several species of saltwater fish. In pet food, herring can be a good source of protein, plus it offers many other important nutrients including essential fatty acids.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Wellness CORE Grain-Free Salmon, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.7
Market Price avg.
$0.53
% From the Avg
+32%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$2.67
Market Price avg.
$2.15
% From the Avg
+24%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.60
Market Price avg.
$1.29
% From the Avg
+24%
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Salmon is priced above the average market price for wet 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 Grain-Free Salmon to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
45.45%
All Products avg.
52.97%
% From the Avg
-14%
DM Fat
Product info
18.18%
All Products avg.
17.71%
% From the Avg
+3%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.55%
All Products avg.
6.38%
% From the Avg
-29%
DM Carb
Product info
31.82%
All Products avg.
14%
% From the Avg
+127%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s low in protein with moderate fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.
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