Wellness CORE Grain-Free Turkey
Company info
Company HQ
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Parent company
WellPet LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Turkey
- Turkey Meal
- Pea Protein
- Pork 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: 38%
Fat: 18%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 30%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 42.22%
Fat: 20%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 33.33%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 34.02%
Fat: 39.13%
Carb: 26.85%
Our Review
- 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
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
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 Turkey begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Turkey. Deboned turkey is a general term for turkey meat that has had the bones removed. The deboned turkey in pet food is a valuable protein source as well as a source of other essential nutrients to benefit your companion’s overall wellbeing.
The second ingredient is Turkey Meal. The turkey meal in pet food is typically a byproduct of turkey meat production. Turkey meal is high in protein, and is easy for pets to digest. It is a good source of B vitamins and amino acids to support your pet’s overall well-being.
The third ingredient is Peas. Pea is a general term to describe whole, split, or milled peas, which are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, pea products serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.
The fourth ingredient is Pea Protein. Pea protein is a good source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. While the pea protein in pet food isn’t normally a primary protein source, it is easy to digest and it’s also a good source of fiber.
The fifth ingredient is Pork Meal. Pork meal is cooked, dried, and pulverized or ground tissue from swine. The pork meal in pet food is a source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Wellness CORE Grain-Free Turkey, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.89
Market Price avg.
$4.52
% From the Avg
+8%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.28
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
+0%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.17
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
+4%
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Turkey is priced within 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 Grain-Free Turkey to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
42.22%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
+9%
DM Fat
Product info
20%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
+19%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
-13%
DM Carb
Product info
33.33%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% From the Avg
-12%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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