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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Wellness

CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

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.

Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.

Is Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe dry cat food good?

Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe is a dry cat food rated 5 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. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

50%

Fat

20%

Est. Carbs

18%

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 Super High (50% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.

References

Fat is High (20% 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

56 of 56 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Deboned Turkey

Turkey Meal

Deboned Chicken

Chicken Meal

Peas

Potatoes

Chicken Fat

Dried Plain Beet Pulp

Flaxseed

Natural Flavor

Salmon Oil

Choline Chloride

Cranberries

Blueberries

Dandelion Greens

Kale

Spinach

Parsley

Broccoli

Carrots

Apples

Tomato Pomace

Yucca Schidigera Extract

Enterococcus Faecium

Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Lactobacillus Casei

Lactobacillus Plantarum

Lactobacillus Reuteri

Chicory Root Extract

Rosemary Extract

Green Tea Extract

Spearmint Extract

Taurine

Dl-methionine

L-lysine

Potassium Chloride

Salt

Calcium Carbonate

Zinc Proteinate

Iron Proteinate

Copper Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Sodium Selenite

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin

Vitamin A Supplement

Calcium Pantothenate

Thiamine Mononitrate

Riboflavin

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Biotin

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Ascorbic Acid

Beta-carotene

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Ingredients worth checking: Potatoes, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor.

Higher-caution ingredients: Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Kale 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 Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe'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

Deboned Chicken

Chicken Meal

Animal Protein

High

Animal

93%

Plant

Meat-forward: 93% of the weighted protein in Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (7% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Deboned Turkey

Turkey Meal

Deboned Chicken

Chicken Meal

Plant

Peas

Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe dry cat food Review

Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe is a strong choice — rated 5 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 avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 50% protein, 20% fat, 18% estimated carbohydrates.

93% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe good for cats?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe contain Egg?

Does Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Recipe?