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Verdict
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Wellness CORE
Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
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 & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free dry dog food good?
Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free 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, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
38%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
32%
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 (38% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is High (18% 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
41 of 41 matched
Prefer
9
Concerned
2
Notice
0
1
Deboned Turkey
2
Turkey Meal
3
Chicken Meal
4
Peas
5
Potatoes
6
Dried Egg
7
Chicken Fat
8
Tomato Pomace
9
Chicken Liver
10
Natural Chicken Flavor
11
Flaxseed
12
Salmon Oil
13
Carrot
14
Sweet Potato
15
Kale
16
Broccoli
17
Spinach
18
Apple
19
Blueberry
20
Cranberry
21
Vitamin E
22
Beta-carotene
23
Vitamin A
24
Riboflavin
25
Vitamin D3
26
Vitamin B12
27
Niacin
28
Ascorbic Acid
29
Calcium Pantothenate
30
Folic Acid
31
Biotin
32
Potassium Chloride
33
Taurine
34
Chicory Root Extract
35
Yucca Extract
36
Dried Yeast Fermentation Product
37
Dried Enterococcus Fermentation Product
38
Dried Lactobacillus Fermentation Product
39
Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product
40
Rosemary Extract
41
Green Tea Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Potatoes, Tomato Pomace.
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
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free'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
Dried Egg
Chicken Liver
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
94%
Plant
6%
Meat-forward: 94% of the weighted protein in Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free 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
Turkey Meal
Chicken Meal
Dried Egg
Chicken Liver
Plant
Peas
Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free dry dog food Review
Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free 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
Your pet is allergic to eggs
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: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 38% protein, 18% fat, 32% estimated carbohydrates.
94% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free contain Dairy?
Does Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free contain Egg?
Does Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free contain Legumes?
Does Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free contain Nuts?
Is Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Wellness CORE Original Deboned Turkey & Chicken Meal Recipe Adult Grain Free?
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