Wellness CORE+ Kibble + Freeze Dried Puppy Dry Dog Food - Grain Free, Chicken

Name: Wellness CORE+ Kibble + Freeze Dried Puppy Dry Dog Food - Grain Free, Chicken
Brand: Wellness

Dry food for dogs · Puppy · by Wellness

69/100 · Good

We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.

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What to watch for

Lentils Moderate risk
Lentils 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.
Peas Moderate risk
Peas 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.
Potatoes Low risk
Cooked potato is a digestible starch used in many grain-free kibbles. Potatoes were common in diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation.
Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies.
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.
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.

What it does well

High protein 41.1%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis.
Named meat first
First ingredient is deboned chicken.

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Turkey Meal, Potatoes, Lentils, Peas, Chicken Fat, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Turkey Liver, Turkey Hearts, Salmon Oil, Natural Flavor, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Copper Sulfate, d–Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Manganese Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract.

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	37%
Crude fat (min)	16%
Crude fiber (max)	5.5%
Moisture (max)	10%
Calories	3,678 kcal/kg, 471 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.
We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.

Sizes and barcodes

Wellness CORE+ Kibble + Freeze Dried Puppy Dry Dog Food - Grain Free, Chicken - 10 Lb UPC 076344181163
Wellness CORE+ Kibble + Freeze Dried Puppy Dry Dog Food - Grain Free, Chicken - 4 Lb UPC 076344181156

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03