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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Wellness
CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe
Dog
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.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe dry dog food good?
Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe is a dry dog 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. 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, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
40%
Fat
17%
Est. Carbs
30%
Fiber
5.6%
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 (40% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is High (17% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
52 of 52 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
4
Notice
0
1
Deboned Turkey
2
Turkey Meal
3
Chicken Meal
4
Dried Ground Potatoes
5
Lentils
6
Peas
7
Chicken Fat
8
Dried Plain Beet Pulp
9
Flaxseed
10
Natural Flavor
11
Salmon Oil
12
Dried Chicory Root
13
Choline Chloride
14
Taurine
15
Vitamin E Supplement
16
Spinach
17
Broccoli
18
Carrots
19
Parsley
20
Apples
21
Blueberries
22
Kale
23
Dried Kelp
24
Mixed Tocopherols
25
Niacin
26
Zinc Proteinate
27
Ferrous Sulfate
28
Zinc Sulfate
29
Iron Proteinate
30
Vitamin A Supplement
31
Thiamine Mononitrate
32
D-calcium Pantothenate
33
Sodium Selenite
34
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
35
Copper Sulfate
36
Manganese Sulfate
37
Riboflavin
38
Manganese Proteinate
39
Copper Proteinate
40
Biotin
41
Vitamin D3 Supplement
42
Yucca Schidigera Extract
43
Vitamin B12 Supplement
44
Folic Acid
45
Calcium Iodate
46
Ascorbic Acid
47
Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product
48
Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Product
49
Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product
50
Rosemary Extract
51
Green Tea Extract
52
Spearmint Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Lentils, Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Dried Ground Potatoes, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor.
Higher-caution ingredients: Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Lentils, 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
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal 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
Chicken Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
89%
Plant
11%
Meat-forward: 89% of the weighted protein in Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (11% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Deboned Turkey
Turkey Meal
Chicken Meal
Plant
Lentils
Peas
Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe dry dog food Review
Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal 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: 40% protein, 17% fat, 30% estimated carbohydrates.
89% 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 Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe contain Egg?
Does Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Wellness CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe?
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