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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Wellness
CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★☆☆
3.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Red meat
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Fish
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult dry cat food good?
Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult is a dry cat food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Red meat.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
42%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
28%
Fiber
4.4%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (42% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is High (18% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.
References
Ingredients Analysis
48 of 48 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
5
Notice
1
1
Deboned Turkey
2
Pea Protein
3
Peas
4
Turkey Meal
5
Pork Meal
6
Canola Oil
7
Dried Plain Beet Pulp
8
Duck
9
Flaxseed
10
Natural Flavor
11
Calcium Chloride
12
Choline Chloride
13
Taurine
14
Cranberries
15
Dried Chicory Root
16
Hydrolyzed Yeast
17
Vitamin E Supplement
18
Dried Kelp
19
Mixed Tocopherols
20
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
21
Niacin
22
Zinc Proteinate
23
Ferrous Sulfate
24
Zinc Sulfate
25
Iron Proteinate
26
Yucca Schidigera Extract
27
Vitamin A Supplement
28
Thiamine Mononitrate
29
D-calcium Pantothenate
30
Sodium Selenite
31
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
32
Copper Sulfate
33
Manganese Sulfate
34
Riboflavin
35
Manganese Proteinate
36
Copper Proteinate
37
Biotin
38
Vitamin D3 Supplement
39
Vitamin B12 Supplement
40
Folic Acid
41
Calcium Iodate
42
Ascorbic Acid
43
Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product
44
Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Product
45
Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product
46
Rosemary Extract
47
Green Tea Extract
48
Spearmint Extract
Tips
Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Pea Protein, Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein.
Possible digestion triggers: Pea Protein, Peas, Canola Oil have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Deboned Turkey
Turkey Meal
Pork Meal
Duck
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
68%
Plant
5%
Plant concentrate
26%
Auxiliary
1%
Mixed protein sources in Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult: 68% animal, 5% whole plants, and 26% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Deboned Turkey
Turkey Meal
Pork Meal
Duck
Plant
Peas
Plant concentrate
Pea Protein
Auxiliary
Hydrolyzed Yeast
Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult dry cat food Review
Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Your cat needs a strongly meat-led recipe
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Red meat.
On a dry-matter basis: 42% protein, 18% fat, 28% estimated carbohydrates.
68% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult good for cats?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
Does Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult contain Dairy?
Does Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult contain Egg?
Does Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult contain Legumes?
Does Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult contain Nuts?
Is Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Wellness CORE Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Recipe Adult?
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