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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

Concerned

Notice

Deboned Turkey

Pea Protein

Peas

Turkey Meal

Pork Meal

Canola Oil

Dried Plain Beet Pulp

Duck

Flaxseed

Natural Flavor

Calcium Chloride

Choline Chloride

Taurine

Cranberries

Dried Chicory Root

Hydrolyzed Yeast

Vitamin E Supplement

Dried Kelp

Mixed Tocopherols

L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate

Niacin

Zinc Proteinate

Ferrous Sulfate

Zinc Sulfate

Iron Proteinate

Yucca Schidigera Extract

Vitamin A Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

D-calcium Pantothenate

Sodium Selenite

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Copper Sulfate

Manganese Sulfate

Riboflavin

Manganese Proteinate

Copper Proteinate

Biotin

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Folic Acid

Calcium Iodate

Ascorbic Acid

Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product

Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Product

Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product

Rosemary Extract

Green Tea Extract

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

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

Animal

68%

Plant

Plant concentrate

26%

Auxiliary

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?