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Wellness Complete Health Puppy Deboned Chicken

Wellness Complete Health Puppy Deboned Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
Tewksbury, Massachusetts us-flag
Parent company
WellPet LLC
Product info
Age Range: Puppy
Food Form Dry Puppy Food
Cost per day: $0.09
Primary proteins
  • Deboned Chicken
  • Chicken Meal
  • Salmon Meal

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Ground Barley, Peas, Chicken Fat, Salmon Meal, Tomato Pomace, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon Oil , Tomatoes, Carrots, Natural Chicken Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Spinach, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Zinc Proteinate, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Blueberries, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Chicory Root Extract, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Garlic Powder, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract. This is a naturally preserved product.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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63%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 44%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 68%
? 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 76%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 87%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

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

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Protein: 29%

Fat: 18%

Fiber: 4.5%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 38.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 32.22%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 5%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 42.78%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 26.08%

Fat: 39.31%

Carb: 34.62%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Wellness 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

Ingredient Review

Our review of Wellness Complete Health Puppy Deboned Chicken begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.

The second ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.

The third ingredient is Oatmeal. Oatmeal is made with oats that have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance. The oatmeal in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.

The fourth ingredient is Ground Barley. Ground barley is a cereal grain that has been milled into smaller fragments for better digestibility. In pet food, ground barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

The fifth 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.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Wellness Complete Health Puppy Deboned Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.71

Market Price avg.

$3.83

% From the Avg

-29%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.15

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-34%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.09

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

-34%

Wellness Complete Health Puppy Deboned Chicken is priced well below the average market price for dry puppy food.

Nutritional Analysis

A puppy needs plenty of calories to support their growth and development. In general, puppy foods are much higher in calories to help support all of the extra energy that goes into growth. Depending on your pup’s breed, they may need to continue eating puppy food for between 6 and 24 months. Small breeds tend to mature more quickly than large breeds. Make sure to ask your veterinarian how long your puppy should remain on a puppy formula.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Wellness Complete Health Puppy Deboned Chicken to the other 221 dry puppy food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

32.22%

All Products avg.

32.39%

% From the Avg

-1%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

20%

All Products avg.

17.95%

% From the Avg

+11%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5%

All Products avg.

4.64%

% From the Avg

+8%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

42.78%

All Products avg.

44.28%

% From the Avg

-3%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry puppy foods.

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