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Wellness Dog Food Review

Company HQ

Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Parent company

WellPet LLC

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Dry Dog Food, Wet Dog Food, Dry Senior Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food, Wet Puppy Food, Wet Senior Dog Food, Dehydrated Dog Food, Wet Frozen Dog Food

Ratings

57%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 54%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 65%

? 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 39%

? 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 61%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 75%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 48%

Where to Buy

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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 Dog Food Cost

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

Wellness Dry Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$3.99	$3.67	+9%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.23	$0.35	-35%
Price per day	$0.14	$0.21	-33%

Wellness Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Wellness Wet Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.46	$0.43	+7%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.34	$1.36	-2%
Price per day	$0.80	$0.81	-1%

Wellness Wet Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Wellness Dry Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$4.03	$3.84	+5%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.25	$0.32	-23%
Price per day	$0.15	$0.19	-21%

Wellness Dry Senior Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Wellness Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$3.95	$3.80	+4%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.23	$0.23	-2%
Price per day	$0.14	$0.14	0%

Wellness Dry Puppy Food is priced within the average market price for dog food.

Wellness Wet Puppy Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.27	$0.31	-13%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.74	$1.00	-26%
Price per day	$0.44	$0.60	-27%

Wellness Wet Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Wellness Wet Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.33	$0.33	0%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.13	$1.25	-10%
Price per day	$0.68	$0.75	-9%

Wellness Wet Senior Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Wellness Dehydrated Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$14.25	$15.66	-9%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.84	$0.66	+28%
Price per day	$0.50	$0.39	+28%

Wellness Dehydrated Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Wellness Wet Frozen Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$9.71	$10.54	-8%
Price per 100 kcal	$2.24	$1.49	+50%
Price per day	$1.34	$0.90	+49%

Wellness Wet Frozen Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Wellness Nutrient Profile Comparison

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

Dry Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	34.22%	30.01%	+14%
DM Fat	15.09%	15.84%	-5%
DM Fiber	5.82%	5.49%	+6%
DM Carb	44.87%	47.75%	-6%

Wet Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	42.73%	42.89%	-0%
DM Fat	22.94%	22.28%	+3%
DM Fiber	5.30%	7.40%	-28%
DM Carb	29.04%	26.34%	+10%

Dry Senior Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	29.26%	28.44%	+3%
DM Fat	12.59%	13.38%	-6%
DM Fiber	5.28%	5.48%	-4%
DM Carb	52.87%	51.94%	+2%

Dry Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	37.67%	32.35%	+16%
DM Fat	18.72%	17.94%	+4%
DM Fiber	5.25%	4.66%	+13%
DM Carb	38.36%	44.25%	-13%

Wet Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	45.46%	42.84%	+6%
DM Fat	28.41%	27.27%	+4%
DM Fiber	4.55%	7.01%	-35%
DM Carb	21.59%	22.55%	-4%

Wet Senior Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	31.82%	34.07%	-7%
DM Fat	13.64%	19.57%	-30%
DM Fiber	13.64%	9.47%	+44%
DM Carb	40.91%	36.52%	+12%

Dehydrated Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	38.75%	32.53%	+19%
DM Fat	26.25%	19.30%	+36%
DM Fiber	3.75%	5.29%	-29%
DM Carb	31.25%	40.80%	-23%

Wet Frozen Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	40.50%	41.85%	-3%
DM Fat	15.00%	23.99%	-37%
DM Fiber	4.00%	5.73%	-30%
DM Carb	40.50%	27.52%	+47%

Recall History

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

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Wellness - Dog Food (05/04/2012) -+

Date:	05/04/2012
Company Name:	WellPet LLC
Product Description:	Dog Food
Recall Reason:	Salmonella

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Wellness - Dog Food (10/31/2012) -+

Date:	10/31/2012
Company Name:	WellPet LLC
Product Description:	Dog Food
Recall Reason:	Moisture problems

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Wellness - Cat Food (02/10/2017) -+

Date:	02/10/2017
Company Name:	WellPet, LLC
Product Description:	Cat Food
Recall Reason:	Potential for foreign material

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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

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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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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.

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Overall Score

75%

Wellness Dog Food Review

Company HQ

Parent company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

Type of food

Ratings

Where to Buy

Brand Overview

How Much Does Wellness Dog Food Cost

Wellness Dry Dog Food Price Comparison

Wellness Wet Dog Food Price Comparison

Wellness Dry Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

Wellness Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison

Wellness Wet Puppy Food Price Comparison

Wellness Wet Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

Wellness Dehydrated Dog Food Price Comparison

Wellness Wet Frozen Dog Food Price Comparison

Wellness Nutrient Profile Comparison

Dry Dog Food

Wet Dog Food

Dry Senior Dog Food

Dry Puppy Food

Wet Puppy Food

Wet Senior Dog Food

Dehydrated Dog Food

Wet Frozen Dog Food

Recall History

Lawsuit History

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