Wellness Grain-Free Complete Health Small Breed Adult Deboned Turkey
Company info
Company HQ
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Parent company
WellPet LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Turkey
- Chicken Meal
- Salmon 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: 32%
Fat: 16%
Fiber: 5.5%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 36.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 35.56%
Fat: 17.78%
Fiber: 6.11%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 40.56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 29.81%
Fat: 36.19%
Carb: 34%
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
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- 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.
| 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 Grain-Free Complete Health Small Breed Adult Deboned Turkey begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Turkey. Deboned turkey is a general term for turkey meat that has had the bones removed. The deboned turkey in pet food is a valuable protein source as well as a source of other essential nutrients to benefit your companion’s overall wellbeing.
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 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.
The fourth ingredient is Lentils. Lentils are legumes. In pet food, lentils are a source of protein, fiber, and nutrients including a number of essential vitamins and minerals.
The fifth ingredient is Chickpeas. Chickpeas are legumes. Also known as garbanzo beans, the chickpeas in pet food serve as a source of protein and fiber, as well as some grain-free carbohydrates.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Wellness Grain-Free Complete Health Small Breed Adult Deboned Turkey, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.54
Market Price avg.
$3.56
% From the Avg
+28%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.27
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+20%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.16
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
+17%
Wellness Grain-Free Complete Health Small Breed Adult Deboned Turkey is priced above the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Because smaller dogs have higher metabolisms compared to their medium, large, and giant cousins, foods made for small breeds may have higher calorie density. Small dog breed foods also often have smaller kibble size for their smaller mouths.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Wellness Grain-Free Complete Health Small Breed Adult Deboned Turkey to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
35.56%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
+18%
DM Fat
Product info
17.78%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
+11%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.11%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
+14%
DM Carb
Product info
40.56%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
-15%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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