Wellness
CORE Original Adult
Overall score 87/100 · Excellent
Summary
US grain-free recipe rich in protein. Good omega mix (flax and salmon), joints supported by glucosamine and chondroitin.
Sub-scores
Composition analysed
Dehydrated chicken (22%), turkey, peas, lentils, potato, chicken fat, flaxseed oil, salmon oil, glucosamine, chondroitin, probiotics
- A Dehydrated chicken 22% protein
- A Turkey protein
- B Peas cereal
- B Lentils cereal
- B Potato cereal
- A Chicken fat fat
- A Flaxseed oil fat
- A Salmon oil fat
- A Glucosamine beneficial additive
- A Chondroitin beneficial additive
- A Probiotics beneficial additive
Nutritional analysis
- Crude protein
- 34%
- Crude fat
- 16%
- Ash
- 9%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 10%
Strengths
- First ingredient is a named animal protein
- No undesirable additives detected
- Transparent labelling (detailed percentages)
- Balanced nutritional profile
Weaknesses
Similar alternatives
Wellness CORE is the American answer to Orijen and Acana. High-protein, grain-free, with glucosamine and chondroitin built in for joint support. At 87/100, it earns a solid A grade. The first ingredient is dehydrated chicken at 22 percent (not fresh, which means the protein is already concentrated), followed by turkey, peas, lentils, and potato. Probiotics and omega-3 from both flaxseed and salmon oil round out the formula. The main limitation is European availability: Wellness is widely distributed in the US but harder to find in FR/DE/UK. When you can find it, it competes directly with Acana at a similar price point.
Compared to the competition
Both score A (87 vs 90). Acana has slightly more animal protein and uses fresh chicken first. Wellness uses dehydrated. Both are excellent. Buy whichever is cheaper in your market.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellness CORE available in Europe?
Yes, but distribution is limited. Check Zooplus DE/FR/NL for the best European availability. Amazon EU also stocks it intermittently. US availability is universal via Chewy and PetSmart.
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