Ever since dry dog food first appeared, it's been a popular choice for furry friends! It's rich in protein and nutrients, easy to store and serve, and generally more economical than canned dog food. However, with so many different types of dry dog food available, which one is best for your furry friend?

Let Pettington discuss Wellness, an American cat and dog food brand, for you!

What sets Wellness apart is that in addition to providing high-quality natural nutrition recommended by veterinarians, the brand also offers different series and formulas designed specifically for dogs of different sizes, ages, breeds and health needs.

Brand Analysis

Wellness is currently the second-largest natural food brand in the United States, with its canned cat food ranking first in sales. Among natural dog food brands on the market, Wellness's entire product line has been recommended by the Whole Dog Journal (WDJ) for 22 consecutive years. This publication, which accepts no advertising or sponsorship, holds a high level of professional credibility. The brand's cat and dog food is developed by a professional team working in collaboration with animal nutritionists and veterinarians.

Brand product series

Wellness dog food offers a variety of product lines, each with unique characteristics. Pettington will introduce several popular product lines below:

Wellness CORE: The CORE line features rich animal proteins (such as turkey, chicken, seafood, and wild game) to provide sustained energy and support healthy muscles. Fruits and vegetables are also added, along with added vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients. Wellness Core offers a variety of recipes, including grain-free options and those designed to promote healthy weight.

CORE Digestive Health: The brand also introduced the CORE Digestive Health line, which contains high-quality protein sources and added probiotics and prebiotics to help maintain a balanced gut flora and promote digestive function. It also contains easily digestible fiber sources such as pumpkin and chicory root, which help support gut health and regular bowel movements.

Wellness Complete Health: The Wellness Complete Health line provides balanced nutrition for dogs at all life stages. These formulas typically contain a combination of high-quality protein, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Designed to support your dog's overall health and vitality, the line focuses on providing essential nutrients and promoting optimal digestion.

Product Reviews

To evaluate the entire Wellness Core dog food range , we will select one representative recipe to evaluate the nutritional ratio, ingredient quality, and meat content of the range. Product: CORE Grain-Free Dry Dog Food Original Chicken

Nutritional parameter data

Protein: 34% Crude Fat: 16% Carbohydrates: 31% Fiber: 4%

Calorie content: This food contains 3,698 kcal per kilogram or 417 kcal per cup (metabolizable energy calculated on a fresh basis).

Ingredients list Main ingredients

Boneless turkey, turkey meal, chicken meal, peas, dried potatoes, lentils, chicken fat, tomato pomace, flaxseed meal, natural chicken flavor, salmon oil, taurine, vitamin E supplement, choline chloride, chicory root extract, spinach, broccoli, carrots, parsley, apples, blueberries, kale, mixed tocopherols added for freshness, zinc proteinate, zinc sulfate, calcium carbonate, niacin, iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, vitamin A supplement, copper sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, manganese sulfate, d-calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement, yucca schidigera extract, calcium iodate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus aureus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus chibutenoic acid fermentation product, dried Acidophilus acidophilus fermentation product, rosemary extract, green tea extract, peppermint extract.

Overall evaluation

1. Taste: Rating 5/5

   Based on feedback from sample packs sent out earlier, dogs seem to enjoy the taste of this dog food. Picky eaters generally prefer the original flavor. The ocean fish flavor is also popular. Furthermore, the brand offers wet food as a topping, which can be mixed with dry food or combined with other foods. Therefore, Wellness Core dog food received a 5 out of 5 rating for taste.
   
   

2. Ingredients: Rating 4/5

   Overall, the ingredient list for Wellness Core dog food is very good. The first three ingredients are all animal meat, and the remaining ingredients mainly include potatoes, peas, and lentils. Core dog food contains at least 34% protein and 16% crude fat, both of which are significantly higher than the minimum standards recommended by AAFCO. Although there is still controversy about whether beans in grain-free dog food increase the risk of heart disease in dogs, both AAFCO and the FDA consider grain-free dog food to be a healthy choice for dogs. Overall, Wellness Core dog food received a score of 4 out of 5 for its ingredients.
   
   

3. Protein content: Rating 4/5

   Wellness Core dog food is very high in protein. Wellness Core Original boasts a protein content of at least 34%, well above the AAFCO minimum recommended by the American Academy of Animal Health. This high-protein formula helps maintain normal body function and maintain adequate muscle mass. While the protein content includes both animal and plant proteins, given that the first three ingredients in the formula are all meat, it's likely that a significant portion of the protein comes from animal sources. Therefore, Wellness Core dog food receives a 4 out of 5 rating for protein.

PETTINGTON Reviews

1. The product can provide high protein, low carbohydrates, and its main ingredients are from animal meat
2. High in meat and free of potential allergens like corn, soy, gluten, and dairy, suitable for dogs with food sensitivities
3. Rich in Omega fatty acids, it is helpful for dog's skin and hair

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