Wellness CORE Wholesome Grains Ocean Recipe High Protein Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Parent company
WellPet LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Whitefish
- Herring Meal
- Menhaden Fish Meal
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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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: 34%
Fat: 15%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 37%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 37.78%
Fat: 16.67%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 41.11%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 31.65%
Fat: 33.91%
Carb: 34.44%
Our Review
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of 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.
| 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 Wholesome Grains Ocean Recipe High Protein Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Whitefish. Whitefish is a general term that refers to mostly freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, whitefish is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.
The second ingredient is Herring Meal. Herring meal is the ground, dried tissue from the herring fish. In pet food, herring meal can serve as a source of easily digested protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids to benefit your companion’s overall health.
The third ingredient is Menhaden Fish Meal. Menhaden fish meal is dried, ground tissue from menhaden fish. In pet food, menhaden fish meal serves as a source of protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids to help keep your companion’s skin and coat healthy.
The fourth 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 fifth ingredient is Barley. Barley is a cereal grain. In pet food, barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Wellness CORE Wholesome Grains Ocean Recipe High Protein Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.39
Market Price avg.
$3.56
% From the Avg
+23%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.27
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+18%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.16
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
+15%
Wellness CORE Wholesome Grains Ocean Recipe High Protein Dry Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Wellness CORE Wholesome Grains Ocean Recipe High Protein Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
37.78%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
+26%
DM Fat
Product info
16.67%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
+4%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Carb
Product info
41.11%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
-14%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s high in protein with moderate fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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