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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Wellness

CORE Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult

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.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

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

Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult 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. 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

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

49 of 49 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Deboned Turkey

Deboned Chicken

Turkey Meal

Chicken Meal

Peas

Chicken Fat

Herring Meal

Dried Plain Beet Pulp

Flaxseed

Natural Flavor

Salmon Oil

Calcium Chloride

Choline Chloride

Cranberries

Dried Chicory Root

Hydrolyzed Yeast

Taurine

Vitamin E Supplement

Dried Kelp

Mixed Tocopherols

L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate

Niacin

Zinc Proteinate

Zinc Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate

Iron Proteinate

Yucca Schidigera Extract

Vitamin A Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

Copper Sulfate

D-calcium Pantothenate

Copper Proteinate

Sodium Selenite

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Manganese Sulfate

Riboflavin

Manganese Proteinate

Biotin

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Calcium Iodate

Folic Acid

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

Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Turkey, Deboned Chicken 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: Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Hydrolyzed Yeast.

Possible digestion triggers: Peas 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 Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal 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

Deboned Chicken

Turkey Meal

Chicken Meal

Herring Meal

Animal Protein

High

Animal

94%

Plant

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 94% of the weighted protein in Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (6% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Deboned Turkey

Deboned Chicken

Turkey Meal

Chicken Meal

Herring Meal

Plant

Peas

Auxiliary

Hydrolyzed Yeast

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

Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult 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.

94% 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 Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult good for cats?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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