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Wellness Cat Food Review

Company HQ

LocationTewksbury, Massachusetts us-flag

Parent company

WellPet LLC

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

Type of food

Dry Cat Food, Wet Cat Food, Dry Kitten Food, Wet Kitten Food, Dry Senior Cat Food

Ratings

60%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 71%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 74%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 35%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 59%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 73%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 48%
Pros
  • High protein content
  • Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
  • Affordable
  • Wellness makes a diverse range of foods for various ages, sizes, and lifestyles
  • All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
  • Some recipes contain plant-based protein
  • The brand has been previously recalled

Brand Overview

Wellness pet foods were first introduced in the 1990s. Since then, the company’s line has expanded to include a vast variety of dry and wet foods for cats and dogs. Wellness offers grain-free options as well as grain-inclusive recipes.

How Much Does Wellness Cat Food Cost

We’ve compared Wellness cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Wellness Dry Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$4.15$4.82-14%
Price per 100 kcal$0.26$0.39-34%
Price per day$0.16$0.24-33%

Wellness Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Wellness Wet Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.78$0.57+37%
Price per 100 kcal$2.91$2.41+21%
Price per day$1.74$1.44+21%

Wellness Wet Cat Food is priced above the average market price for cat food.

Wellness Dry Kitten Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$4.83$5.06-5%
Price per 100 kcal$0.27$0.29-7%
Price per day$0.16$0.17-6%

Wellness Dry Kitten Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Wellness Wet Kitten Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.63$0.50+26%
Price per 100 kcal$1.81$1.68+8%
Price per day$1.09$1.01+8%

Wellness Wet Kitten Food is priced above the average market price for cat food.

Wellness Dry Senior Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$3.91$4.77-18%
Price per 100 kcal$0.25$0.38-33%
Price per day$0.15$0.23-35%

Wellness Dry Senior Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Wellness Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Wellness cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Dry Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 42.38% 38.63% +10%
DM Fat 16.85% 16.64% +1%
DM Fiber 4.69% 5.22% -10%
DM Carb 35.70% 38.21% -7%

Wet Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 46.21% 53.21% -13%
DM Fat 23.51% 17.63% +33%
DM Fiber 5.89% 6.56% -10%
DM Carb 18.91% 14.04% +35%

Dry Kitten Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 47.22% 40.93% +15%
DM Fat 20.00% 20.41% -2%
DM Fiber 3.89% 4.05% -4%
DM Carb 28.89% 32.98% -12%

Wet Kitten Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 52.28% 50.77% +3%
DM Fat 30.68% 24.53% +25%
DM Fiber 4.55% 6.79% -33%
DM Carb 12.50% 10.56% +18%

Dry Senior Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 43.33% 35.40% +22%
DM Fat 12.22% 15.92% -23%
DM Fiber 5.56% 6.55% -15%
DM Carb 38.89% 40.66% -4%

All of Wellness cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Wellness Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Wellness - Canned Cat Food (02/28/2011) -+
Date:02/28/2011
Company Name:WellPet LLC
Product Description:Canned Cat Food
Recall Reason:Inadequate Levels of Thiamine
Wellness - Dog Food (05/04/2012) -+
Date:05/04/2012
Company Name:WellPet LLC
Product Description:Dog Food
Recall Reason:Salmonella
Wellness - Dog Food (10/31/2012) -+
Date:10/31/2012
Company Name:WellPet LLC
Product Description:Dog Food
Recall Reason:Moisture problems
Wellness - Cat Food (02/10/2017) -+
Date:02/10/2017
Company Name:WellPet, LLC
Product Description:Cat Food
Recall Reason:Potential for foreign material
Wellness - Dog Food (03/18/2017) -+
Date:03/18/2017
Company Name:WellPet, LLC
Product Description:Dog Food
Recall Reason:Potential for elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone
Wellness - Beef Topper for Dogs (02/08/2018) -+
Date:02/08/2018
Company Name:WellPet LLC
Product Description:Beef Topper for Dogs
Recall Reason:Elevated Levels of Naturally Occurring Beef Thyroid Hormone

Lawsuit History

July 2017 - A proposed class action lawsuit filed against WellPet LLC and its parent company – Berwind Corporation – alleges that some of the defendants’ Wellness dog food products contain dangerous amounts of arsenic and lead.

The defendants supposedly market their products as having “Uncompromising Nutrition” and “Unrivaled Quality Standards,” which, the suit argues, would lead consumers to believe that the pet food is free of toxins.

The plaintiffs argue, however, that the food they fed their dogs contained over 1,000 ppb (parts per billion) of arsenic and over 200 ppb of lead, as reported in independent lab tests.

The plaintiffs claim they never would have spent a premium price on the defendants’ allegedly mislabeled dog food had they known the truth about the products’ ingredients. They argue that the defendants’ “long-standing” marketing campaign unlawfully deceives consumers into thinking Wellness products are “healthy and safe,” when in reality, they may lead to sickness or death in consumers’ pets.

Explore All Reviews of Wellness Cat Food Recipes

Overall Score
74%
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Beef Wellness CORE Grain-Free Beef
Cost per day $1.13
Overall Score
72%
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Chicken Wellness CORE Grain-Free Chicken
Cost per day $1.01
Overall Score
71%
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Chicken Wellness CORE Grain-Free Chicken
Cost per day $0.16
Overall Score
67%
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Turkey Wellness CORE Grain-Free Turkey
Cost per day $0.17
Overall Score
67%
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Salmon Wellness CORE Grain-Free Salmon
Cost per day $1.60
Overall Score
65%
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken
Cost per day $0.75

FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Wellness cat food?

Wellness is owned by WellPet LLC.

faq-item-image Where is Wellness cat food made?

Wellness is manufactured in the United States us-flag.

faq-item-image Is Wellness AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Wellness recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image Has Wellness cat food been recalled?

Wellness has been recalled 6 times in the years 2011, 2012, 2017, and 2018.

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1 thought on “Wellness Cat Food Review

  • Mady

    It is very bad for cats with KIDNEY DISEASES. FULL OF CRUSHED BONES.

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