Product Description
5 Protein Sources: Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chick & Whitefish Meals, Chicken Liver
Live Well-Eat Well- Be Well
Core™ Wellness® Protein-focused Nutrition Reduced Fat Formula. Grain Free. High Protein. 28% Less Fat than CORE™ Original Formula.
Natural Food for Adult Dogs. With added vitamins & minerals.
You Are What You Eat. We humans have to make those decisions for our animal friends. In fact, it’s an even bigger deal for them because they eat the same thing almost every day. That’s why at Wellness®, we have made it our mission for over a decade to provide pet parents with variety of thoughtful, natural nutritional choices to create a foundation of wellbeing from the inside…out.
We have formulated our entire line of canine nutrition the Wellness Way™ using truly exceptional real food ingredients, each with a purpose, creating special recipes that meet the unique health needs of your dog. Over the years, we have helped thousand s of pets, and the people who love them, discover the difference that choosing Wellness® can make.
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Wellness® CORE™ Protein-focused Nutrition. What is protein-focused Nutrition? Wellness® CORE™ is based on the raw feeding philosophy of providing nutrient rich, high-quality meat to a dog’s diet. Each grain-free kibble is packed with protein from deboned turkey, turkey meal, chicken & white fish meals, and chicken liver along with a proprietary blend of vegetables, oils, fruits and botanicals that nurture your dog to the core.
Why is CORE™ Different? In a word…balance. When you add more meat to your dog’s daily feeding program, you also add more protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus and calories. And since daily health requires a delicate nutritional equation, these levels must be managed to create balance, not excess.
Considering your animal’s whole health, we have created CORE™ with the animal protein content you’re looking for but without the excess nutrient levels your dog may not need. CORE™ provides incredibly flavorful, protein-focused nutrition the Wellness Way.
SUPPORTING YOUR DOG’S HEALTHY WEIGHT TO THE CORE….
A grain-free choice for dogs over 1 year who are less active or need to lose weight.
Less Fat & High Fiber: Designed to help less active dogs achieve their ideal weight, with increased levels of fiber and 28% less fat than CORE™ Original Formula.
Grain Free & High Protein: Formulated with 33% protein from a variety of the highest quality sources. Potatoes provide wholesome carbs and keep the kibble firm.
Greens & Botanicals: Nutrient-rich ingredients such as kale, broccoli, spinach & parsley, are chosen for their naturally unique dietary contributions.
Fish & Flax Omega Blend: Omega 3 fatty acids from salmon oil and flaxseed to help maintain skin and coat health.
Living Food with Acticoat: After cooking, each kibble is coated with a source of live naturally-occurring micro-organisms normally found in a healthy digestive tract.
Hip & Joint Support: Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Chondroitin Sulfate help maintain bone & joint health. We also ensure the right amounts of Calcium and Phosphorus by guaranteeing maximum levels on every bag.
…With Nothing in Excess and Everything in Balance. We are proud to add this choice to the Wellness® line of natural food for pets. This diet supports our continued belief that thoughtfully balanced, natural nutrition is the foundation of wellbeing, happiness and longevity that we want for all our family members, including our animals.
Contains NO Meat By-Products, Wheat, Soy, Dairy, Corn or Corn Gluten, Artificial Preservatives, Colors or Flavors.
Instructions
FEEDING INFORMATION
When to Feed CORE®: Perfect for everyday feeding, mixing with raw, supplementing raw or replacing raw while traveling
Who Should Eat CORE®: The nutrient levels of this food are appropriate for adult dogs over 1 year, including senior dogs, that are less active or overweight. We do not recommend feeding this formula to puppies as they have special nutritional requirements during their growth stage. Please try our Wellness® Puppy Food to meet these unique needs.
How to Feed CORE®: CORE® is highly palatable, so your dog may tend to eat more of this food. Watch initially to see if you need to adjust regular eating patterns. Please give your dog access to clean, cool fresh water at all times.
It is important to slowly transition your dog from his/her current diet as it takes awhile for the body to adapt to the new nutrient levels. To transition, gradually mix in the new good over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Wellness® CORE® each day, so that you are feeding 100% new food by day 7.
Recommended Feeding Portions (based on a standard 8 oz. dry measuring cup):
Optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only.
Weight of Dog Weight Maintenance Weight Loss
(LBS) Cups Per Day Cups Per Day
5-20 ¼-1 ¼ ¼-1
20-35 1 ¼- 1 ½ 1- ¼
35-50 1 ½ - 2 ¼ 1 ¼ -2
50-65 2 ¼- 3 2- 2 ¾
65-80 3-3 ½ 2 ¾ - 3 ¼
80-95 3 ½ -4 3 ¼ -3 ¾
95-115 4-4 ½ 3 ¾ - 4 ¼
Combination Feeding: If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by ½ cup, for every 6.0 oz. of wet food.
Dogs over 115 lbs: Add ¼ cup per additional 10 lbs.
Declared Ingredients
| Ingredient | Per Serving | Per Pound |
| Crude Protein, min | 33% | |
| Crude Fat, min | 9% | |
| Crude Fat, max | 10% | |
| Crude Fiber, max | 8.5% | |
| Moisture, max | 10% | |
| Calcium, max | 1.9% | |
| Phosphorus, max | 1.3% | |
| Vitamin E, min | 500 IU/kg | |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids*, min | 2.2% | |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids*, min | 0.50% | |
| Glucosamine HCl*, min | 250 mg/kg | |
| Chondroitin Sulfate*, min | 200 mg/kg | |
| Beta-Carotene*, min | 5 mg/kg | |
| Total Micro-organisms*, min | 80,000,000 CFU/lb | |
| (L plantarum, E. faecium, L casei, L acidophilus in equal amounts) | | |
| *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles | | |
| Calories/kg | 3,270 kcal | |
| Calories/cup ME | 350 cal | |
Other Ingredients
Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Dried Ground Potatoes, Pea Fiber, Whitefish Meal, Tomato Pomace, Natural Chicken Flavor, Chicken Liver, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Broccoli, Spinach, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Vitamins [Beta-Carotene, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid(Vitamin C), Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrohloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement], Minerals[Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite], Choline Chloride, Chicory Root Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Products, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Rosemary Extract. This is a naturally preserved product. Wellness® only uses ethoxyquin-free protein sources.
Wellness® CORE® Reduced Fat Formula Adult Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutrition levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.