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Company HQ
Tewksbury, Massachusetts 
Parent company
WellPet LLCSourcing and Manufacturing
United States Type of food
Cat Dry Food, Dog Dry Food, Cat Wet Food, Dog Wet Food, Kitten Dry Food, Kitten Wet Food, Senior Dog Dry Food, Puppy Dry Food, Senior Cat Dry Food, Puppy Wet Food, Senior Dog Wet Food, Dog Dehydrated FoodWhere to Buy
Pros
- High protein content
- Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
- All animal protein comes from animal sourced ingredients
Cons
- The brand has been previously recalled
- Price is above market average
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 Dog food Cost
We’ve compared Wellness dog food to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
| Brand Price | Market Price Avg | +- From the Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Dry Food | $3.03/lb | $2.49/lb | +$0.54/lb |
| Dog Wet Food | $0.32/oz | $0.31/oz | +$0.01/oz |
| Senior Dog Dry Food | $2.91/lb | $2.51/lb | +$0.40/lb |
| Senior Dog Wet Food | $0.23/oz | $0.26/oz | -$0.03/oz |
| Dog Dehydrated Food | $14.25/lb | $11.57/lb | +$2.68/lb |
Wellness dog food is priced above the average market price for dog food.
Wellness Nutrient Profile comparison
We’ve compared Wellness dog food to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Dog Dry Food
| Brand Avg | Market Avg | +- From the Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34.35% | 30.10% | +4.25% |
| Fat | 15.13% | 15.92% | -0.79% |
| Fiber | 5.93% | 5.27% | +0.66% |
Dog Wet Food
| Brand Avg | Market Avg | +- From the Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43.08% | 43.26% | -0.18% |
| Fat | 23.41% | 22.89% | +0.52% |
| Fiber | 5.32% | 6.99% | -1.67% |
Senior Dog Dry Food
| Brand Avg | Market Avg | +- From the Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29.26% | 28.36% | +0.90% |
| Fat | 12.59% | 13.52% | -0.93% |
| Fiber | 5.28% | 5.43% | -0.15% |
Senior Dog Wet Food
| Brand Avg | Market Avg | +- From the Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31.82% | 34.21% | -2.39% |
| Fat | 13.64% | 19.12% | -5.48% |
| Fiber | 13.64% | 9.79% | +3.85% |
Dog Dehydrated Food
| Brand Avg | Market Avg | +- From the Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38.75% | 32.83% | +5.92% |
| Fat | 26.25% | 18.39% | +7.86% |
| Fiber | 3.75% | 5.34% | -1.59% |
All of Wellness dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Wellness since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
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 |
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FAQ
Who owns Wellness dog food?
Wellness is owned by WellPet LLC.
Where is Wellness dog food made?
Wellness is manufactured in the United States .
Is Wellness AAFCO approved?
Not, all of Wellness recipes are AAFCO approved, the following recipes are not AAFCO approved.
Has Wellness dog food been recalled?
Wellness has been recalled 4 times in the years 2012, 2017, and 2018.