Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient Diet Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Parent company
WellPet LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Duck
- Potato Protein
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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: 21%
Fat: 11%
Fiber: 4.75%
Moisture: 11%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 52.25%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 23.6%
Fat: 12.36%
Fiber: 5.34%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 58.71%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 21.01%
Fat: 26.72%
Carb: 52.27%
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 plant-based proteins
- Doesn’t receive consistently positive customer reviews
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
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 Simple Limited Ingredient Diet Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Duck. Duck is meat from any member of the Anatidae waterfowl. In pet food, duck can serve as a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids. It is sometimes used as a novel protein, and is often an ingredient in diets formulated specifically for pets with allergies.
The second 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 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 Ground Rice. In pet food, ground rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates that can also add texture to the recipe. This cereal grain is gluten-free.
The fifth ingredient is Potato Protein. Potato protein is an isolated protein that comes from potatoes. In pet food, potato protein is used as a low cost protein source as well as an emulsifier and texture-enhancing agent.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient Diet Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.08
Market Price avg.
$3.59
% From the Avg
-14%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.19
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-14%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.12
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
-17%
Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient Diet Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food is priced below 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 Simple Limited Ingredient Diet Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
23.6%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
-21%
DM Fat
Product info
12.36%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
-23%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.34%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-0%
DM Carb
Product info
58.71%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
+23%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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