Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Tender All Life Stage Dog Meal Topper - Grain Free, Lamb & Salmon

Name: Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Tender All Life Stage Dog Meal Topper - Grain Free, Lamb & Salmon
Brand: Wellness

Food topper for dogs · by Wellness

48/100 · Poor

The label says it is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.

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What to watch for

Chickpeas Moderate risk
Chickpeas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list.
Cane molasses Moderate risk
A sugary syrup from sugar refining. Dogs have no dietary need for added sugar; it adds calories and is mainly there to make food more appealing.
Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients.
Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease.
Smoke flavor Low risk
A smoky taste for treats, used in small amounts.
Sodium tripolyphosphate Low risk
A phosphate used for texture and, in dental chews, to reduce tartar. It adds phosphorus, which matters for dogs with kidney disease.
Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.
Low protein 17.1%
Below 22% on a dry-matter basis.

What it does well

Named meat first
First ingredient is lamb.

Ingredients

Lamb, Salmon, Chickpeas, Ground Potatoes, Vegetable Glycerin, Guar Gum, Tomato Pomace, Cane Molasses, Salt, Flaxseed, Natural Smoke Flavor, Citric Acid (preservative), Distilled Vinegar, Phosphoric Acid, Chicory Root Extract, Potassium Citrate, Apples, Blueberries, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Spinach, Broccoli, Zinc Proteinate, Parsley, Zinc Sulfate, Kale, Carrots, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Iodate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	12%
Crude fat (min)	16%
Crude fiber (max)	2%
Moisture (max)	30%
Calories	2,809 kcal/kg, 312 kcal/cup

What the label cannot tell you

Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Mineral levels are not printed on this label.

Sizes and barcodes

Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Tender All Life Stage Dog Meal Topper - Grain Free, Lamb & Salmon - 8 Oz UPC 076344885399

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03