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Wellness

CORE Indoor Adult Cat

Cats · kibble · 5 kg

A

Overall score 86/100 · Excellent

Summary

US grain-free kibble for indoor cats. High protein, psyllium to reduce hairballs, L-carnitine for weight control.

Sub-scores

A Proteins
A Nutrition balance
A Undesirables
B Transparency
A Species adaptability

Composition analysed

Dehydrated chicken (20%), turkey, peas, chicken fat, salmon oil, psyllium, taurine, probiotics, L-carnitine

  1. A Dehydrated chicken 20% protein
  2. A Turkey protein
  3. B Peas cereal
  4. A Chicken fat fat
  5. A Salmon oil fat
  6. A Psyllium fiber
  7. A Taurine beneficial additive
  8. A Probiotics beneficial additive
  9. A L-carnitine beneficial additive

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
38%
Crude fat
14%
Ash
8%
Fibre
5%
Moisture
10%

Strengths

  • First ingredient is a named animal protein
  • No undesirable additives detected
  • Transparent labelling (detailed percentages)
  • Balanced nutritional profile

Weaknesses

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A Orijen Cat & Kitten A Orijen Six Fish Cat A Applaws Kitten A Acana First Feast Kitten
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Frequently asked questions

What score does Wellness CORE Indoor Adult Cat get?

Wellness CORE Indoor Adult Cat gets a grade of A (86/100), i.e. "excellent", on the PetFoodRate A to E scale. The grade combines five axes: protein quality, nutritional balance, absence of undesirable ingredients, labelling transparency and species suitability.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Wellness CORE Indoor Adult Cat?

Strengths: First ingredient is a named animal protein, No undesirable additives detected, Transparent labelling (detailed percentages), Balanced nutritional profile.

Is Wellness CORE Indoor Adult Cat a good fit for cats?

On species suitability, this product scores A. It is broadly suited to the needs of cats, as part of a balanced diet.

How does PetFoodRate rate dry food?

PetFoodRate grades every product from A to E independently and deterministically, from the ingredient list and analytical constituents, with no sponsored brands and no influence from affiliate links.