Wellness CORE Grain Free Small Breed Puppy

by Wellness Core

Overall Score: 94/100

Ingredients

1. chicken (protein)
2. turkey (protein)
3. salmon oil and fruits and vegetables to help support your dog's optimal health (protein)
4. featuring smaller kibble size for puppies and fortified with antioxidents (other)
5. probiotics (other)
6. vitamins and minerals (other)
7. including fish and flax omega blend for healthy skin and coat (protein)
8. nutrient-rich formula provides high quality protein for your dog with no meat by-products or fillers (protein)
9. grain (other)
10. corn (carbohydrate)
11. soy (carbohydrate)
12. wheat-gluten or artificial preservatives (other)
13. colors or flavors (other)

Ingredient concerns

• Corn (medium concern): Corn is one of the most common allergens in dogs, though true corn allergies are relatively rare compared to protein allergies. Often used as an inexpensive filler to increase bulk. While it does provide digestible carbohydrates, its prominence in ingredient lists (especially as multiple corn-derived ingredients) can indicate a lower-quality formulation.
• Soy (medium concern): Soy is a common allergen in dogs and cats. It contains phytoestrogens that may affect hormonal balance, though the clinical significance in pets is not fully established. Often used as an inexpensive protein and carbohydrate filler. Most soy in pet food is genetically modified.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 37.8%, fat 17.8%, fiber 0%, ash 7.8%, carbohydrate 36.7%. By calories: 32.1% from protein, 36.7% from fat, 31.2% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO growth dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 37.8% vs 22.5% minimum, fat 17.8% vs 8.5% minimum.

Dry food, with grains, for the puppy life stage.

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