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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Wellness
CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Red meat
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+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult dry cat food good?
Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult is a dry cat food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong 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 Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
40%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
32%
Fiber
2.8%
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 (40% 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
67 of 67 matched
Prefer
7
Concerned
8
Notice
2
1
Salmon
2
Salmon Meal
3
Herring
4
Herring Meal
5
Barley
6
Rice
7
Chicken Fat
8
Oats
9
Flaxseed
10
Tomato Pomace
11
Pumpkin
12
Brewer´s Yeast
13
Cranberry
14
Natural Fish Flavor
15
Apple
16
Pomegranate
17
Potassium Chloride
18
Choline Chloride
19
Chicory Root Extract
20
Hydrolyzed Yeast
21
Taurine
22
Sodium Chloride
23
Papaya
24
Blueberry
25
Vitamin E
26
Zinc Proteinate
27
Mixed Tocopherols
28
Zinc Sulfate
29
Calcium Carbonate
30
Niacin
31
Iron Proteinate
32
Ferrous Sulfate
33
Vitamin A Supplement
34
Dried Kelp
35
Yucca Extract
36
Ascorbic Acid
37
Copper Sulfate
38
Thiamine Mononitrate
39
Copper Proteinate
40
Cinnamon Powder
41
Fennel Powder
42
Peppermint Powder
43
Manganese Proteinate
44
Manganese Sulfate
45
Calcium D-pantothenate
46
Sodium Selenite
47
Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product
48
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
49
Riboflavin
50
Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
51
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
52
Biotin
53
Vitamin D3
54
Dried Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Fermentation Product
55
Dried Enterococcus Thermophilus Fermentation Product
56
Calcium Iodate
57
Vitamin B12
58
Folic Acid
59
Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Product
60
Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product
61
Dried Yeast Fermentation Product
62
Dried Rhizopus Oryzae Fermentation Product
63
Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product
64
Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product
65
Rosemary Extract
66
Green Tea Extract
67
Spearmint Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Salmon, Salmon Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Natural Fish Flavor, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex.
Higher-caution ingredients: Natural Fish Flavor, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Barley, Cinnamon Powder have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Barley 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+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice 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
Salmon
Salmon Meal
Herring
Herring Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
99%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 99% of the weighted protein in Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Salmon
Salmon Meal
Herring
Herring Meal
Auxiliary
Brewer´s Yeast
Hydrolyzed Yeast
Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult dry cat food Review
Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 40% protein, 18% fat, 32% estimated carbohydrates.
99% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult good for cats?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult contain Dairy?
Does Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult contain Egg?
Does Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult contain Legumes?
Does Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult contain Nuts?
Is Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Recipe Adult?
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