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Wellness is a premium pet food brand which aims to create pet food that promotes overall well-being, using natural ingredients without artificial additives, preservatives, or fillers. It offers a variety of dog food lines, each designed to meet different dietary needs and preferences.
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Wellness Complete Health includes high-quality proteins (e.g., chicken, turkey, fish) alongside a blend of fruits and vegetables, omega fatty acids and probiotics and fiber. It is available in wet, dry and grain-free formulas for puppies, adults, and seniors, as well as breed-specific sizes.
Wellness CORE dog food is designed for more active dogs or those that need a protein-rich diet. The recipes include glucosamine and chondroitin to support joint health and there are a variety of wet and dry options for puppies, adults, seniors, and dogs with special needs.
Wellness Simple is a limited ingredient diet range formulated for dogs with food sensitivities. The recipes all have just one single source of protein and contain easily digestible carbohydrates (e.g., potatoes, peas). There are no grains, gluten or artificial additives included
Wellness CORE RawRev offers dogs a high-protein, grain-free kibble with freeze-dried raw meat pieces to mimic a dog’s ancestral diet. It supports digestive health, lean muscle mass, and joint health and includes weight management recipes too.
Wellness CORE Digestive Health contains probiotics and prebiotic fibers to support gut health and overall digestion. The recipes are made from easily digestible ingredients like pumpkin, ginger, and high-quality proteins. There are grain-inclusive options too with wholesome grains like oats and barley.
Is Wellness Good Dog Food? Our verdict
Wellness Complete Health includes wet, dry and grain-free options. The wet range is made up of six canned foods with ratings that vary between 2.5 and 4 stars, the average rating of the overall product line is 4 stars. The dry food range includes 13 recipes with ratings varying from 3.5 to 5 stars, the average rating of the whole line is 5-stars. The grain-free range includes six dry foods which all receive the Dog Food Advisor’s highest rating of 5 stars.
Wellness CORE canned food is made up of five recipes with ratings ranging from 4.5 to 5 stars. The rating of the brand overall is 5 stars. The grain-free dry range includes 12 formulas, with ratings varying from 4.5 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 5 stars. The grain-inclusive option has four 5-star rated recipes.
Wellness Simple includes two ranges – wet and dry. The canned food is awarded a 3.5 star rating from the Dog Food Advisor. The dry, is made up of six recipes with ratings which vary from 3 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole dry range is 4.5 stars.
Wellness CORE RawRev is made up of three recipes which all receive our highest rating, 5-stars.
Wellness CORE Digestive Health consists of six dry dog foods with ratings that vary from 4.5 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole product line is 5-stars.
Wellness Dog Food Reviews
Below is a full list of all the Wellness dog food reviewed by the Dog Food Advisor:
- Eagle Pack Dog Food Review (Dry)
- Wellness Complete Health Dog Food Review (Canned)
- Wellness Complete Health Dog Food Review (Dry)
- Wellness Complete Health Grain Free Dog Food Review (Dry)
- Wellness Core 95 Percent Dog Food Review (Canned)
- Wellness Core Digestive Health Dog Food Review (Dry)
- Wellness Core Dog Food Review (Canned)
- Wellness Core Grain Free Dog Food Review (Dry)
- Wellness Core Hearty Cuts Dog Food Review (Canned)
- Wellness Core RawRev Dog Food Review (Dry)
- Wellness Core Reduced Fat Dog Food Review (Dry)
- Wellness Core with Wholesome Grains Dog Food Review (Dry)
- Wellness Ninety-Five Percent Dog Food Review (Canned)
- Wellness Petite Entrees Casserole Dog Food Review (Cups)
- Wellness Petite Entrees Grain Free Shredded Medley Dog Food Review (Cups)
- Wellness Petite Entrees Mini Filets Dog Food Review (Cups)
- Wellness Simple Dog Food Review (Canned)
- Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient Dog Food Review (Dry)
- Wellness Stews Dog Food Review (Canned)
- Wellness TruFood Baked Nuggets (Dry)
- Wellness TruFood Make It Fresh (Dehydrated)
- Wellness TruFood Tasty Pairings (Cups)
Wellness Puppy Food
Wellness has several options for puppies across its product lines.
Wellness Complete Health has three dry recipes for puppies: Complete Health Puppy (Chicken & Oatmeal), Complete Health Small Breed Puppy with smaller kibble size and Large Breed Puppy with balanced calcium and phosphorus for healthy bone development. There is also one Complete Health wet option for puppies too.
Wellness CORE includes CORE Puppy, CORE Small Breed Puppy and CORE RawRev Puppy dry foods.
Wellness Digestive Health has one option to support puppies with a sensitive stomach or digestive issues.
Wellness Dog Food Costs
The cost of Wellness dog food can vary depending on the specific product line, the size of the bag, and the retailer. Here’s a general price range for some of Wellness’ main product lines:
Wellness Complete Health Dry
- Small bag (4-5 lbs): $15 – $20
- Medium bag (12-15 lbs): $35 – $50
- Large bag (24-30 lbs): $60 – $75
Wellness CORE (Grain-Free) Dry
- Small bag (4-5 lbs): $20 – $25
- Medium bag (12-15 lbs): $45 – $60
- Large bag (20-24 lbs): $70 – $85
Wellness CORE RawRev Dry
- Small bag (4-5 lbs): $25 – $30
- Medium bag (10-12 lbs): $50 – $65
- Large bag (20-24 lbs): $80 – $95
Wellness Simple (Limited-Ingredient Diet) Dry
- Small bag (4-5 lbs): $20 – $25
- Medium bag (10-12 lbs): $45 – $60
- Large bag (20-24 lbs): $70 – $85
Wellness CORE Digestive Health Dry
- Small bag (4-5 lbs): $20 – $25
- Medium bag (12-14 lbs): $45 – $60
- Large bag (24 lbs): $75 – $90
Wellness Complete Health Pate Wet
- Single can: $3 – $4
- Case of 12 cans: $35 – $45
Wellness CORE (Grain-Free) Wet
- Single can: $3 – $4.50
- Case of 12 cans: $40 – $50
Wellness Simple (Limited-Ingredient) Wet
- Single can: $3 – $4.50
- Case of 12 cans: $40 – $50
Wellness Dog Food Recall History
The following list (if present) includes all dog food recalls since 2009 directly related to this product line. If there are no recalls listed in this section, we have not yet reported any events.
- Wellness Dog Food Recall of March 2017 (3/18/2017)
- Wellness Dog Food Recall October 2012 (10/30/2012)
- Wellness Dog Food Recall May 2012 (5/5/2012)
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Wellness Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Wellness through November 2024.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
About
Wellness was founded in 1997 as part of the WellPet company, which itself has roots dating back to the 1920s through companies like Old Mother Hubbard, a pet biscuit company. WellPet is known for producing high-quality pet food with a focus on wellness, hence the brand’s name.
The brand emphasizes balanced nutrition using high-quality proteins, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables in its formulas. It also offers a wide range of products tailored to different life stages, breeds, and dietary needs, including grain-free, limited-ingredient, and protein-rich options.
Over the years Wellness has expanded its offerings to include dry and wet food, treats, and special formulations aimed at addressing specific health concerns, such as weight management, joint health, and sensitive stomachs.
It has become one of the trusted names in pet nutrition, especially for pet parents seeking a more natural and wholesome diet for their dogs and cats.
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