Wellness Core, Dog Dry Food, Grain Free, Puppy, Deboned Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Meal (3 Sizes)
CORE Puppy food has optimal calories and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) puppies need for healthy brain, bone, and muscle development. CORE recipes are crafted based on the nutritional philosophy that dogs, based on their primal ancestry, thrive on a natural diet mainly comprised of meat. Our Grain-Free, Protein-Rich puppy food is packed with premium protein along with nutrient-rich superfoods and nutritional supplements to ensure your puppy has everything they need to thrive from the CORE.
Key Ingredients
We make every mealtime count by using high quality ingredients to help your pet live a long and healthy life.
Excellent source of high quality protein & fatty acids
Natural source of DHA to support brain and eye development
Excellent source of magnesium and iron
Ingredients
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Turkey Meal, Potatoes, Lentils, Peas, Chicken Fat, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Natural Flavor, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, 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, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract.
This is a naturally preserved product
Manufactured in a facility that also processes grains
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein | Not Less Than | 36.0 | % | |||||
| Crude Fat | Not Less Than | 16.0 | % | |||||
| Crude Fiber | Not More Than | 5.50 | % | |||||
| Moisture | Not More Than | 10.0 | % | |||||
| Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) + Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | Not Less Than | 0.10 | % | |||||
| Calcium | Not Less Than | 1.50 | % | |||||
| Phosphorus | Not Less Than | 1.00 | % | |||||
| Zinc | Not Less Than | 100 | mg/kg | |||||
| Vitamin A | Not Less Than | 25,000 | IU/kg | |||||
| Vitamin E | Not Less Than | 400 | IU/kg | |||||
| Biotin* | Not Less Than | 0.10 | mg/kg | |||||
| Taurine* | Not Less Than | 0.20 | % | |||||
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* | Not Less Than | 3.50 | % | |||||
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* | Not Less Than | 1.00 | % | |||||
| Glucosamine* | Not Less Than | 1,200 | mg/kg | |||||
| Chondroitin Sulfate* | Not Less Than | 700 | mg/kg | |||||
| Total Microorganisms* | Not Less Than | 80,000,000 | CFU/lb | |||||
(Enterococcus faecium, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus subtilis)
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles
Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
Wellness CORE Puppy Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal & Turkey Meal Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and gestation/lactation except for growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).
Feeding Guidelines
Standard measuring cup holds approximately 4.5 oz (128g) of Wellness CORE Grain Free Puppy Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal & Turkey Meal Recipe Dog Food.
| Weight (lbs) | Weight (kg) | 1 1/2 – 3 MOS (Cups/ Day) | 1 1/2 – 3 MOS (Grams/ Day) | 4 – 6 MOS (Cups/ Day) | 4 – 6 MOS (Grams/ Day) | 7 – 9 MOS (Cups/ Day) | 7 – 9 MOS (Grams/ Day) | 10 – 12 MOS (Cups/ Day) | 10 -12 MOS (Grams/ Day) |
| 3 | 1.4 | 3/4 | 89 | 1/2 | 76 | 1/2 | 63 | 1/4 | 50 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 131 | 3/4 | 112 | 3/4 | 93 | 1/2 | 74 |
| 10 | 4 | 1 3/4 | 220 | 1 1/2 | 188 | 1 1/4 | 156 | 1 | 124 |
| 15 | 7 | 2 1/4 | 298 | 2 | 255 | 1 1/2 | 211 | 1 1/4 | 168 |
| 20 | 9 | 2 3/4 | 370 | 2 1/2 | 324 | 2 1/4 | 278 | 1 3/4 | 231 |
| 30 | 14 | 4 | 502 | 3 1/2 | 439 | 3 | 376 | 2 1/2 | 314 |
| 40 | 18 | – | – | 4 1/4 | 545 | 3 1/2 | 467 | 3 | 389 |
| 60 | 27 | – | – | – | – | 5 | 633 | 4 | 527 |
Pregnant or Nursing Dogs: Since DHA is transferred to puppies in mother’s milk, we recommend feeding this during pregnancy and nursing. When pregnant, feed up to 50% more food according to body weight at 12 mos. For nursing dogs, allow her to eat at will.
Combination Feeding: If feeding with Wellness wet food, reduce dry amount fed by 1/3 cup (46g) for every 6 oz (170g) of wet food.
Calorie Content: This food contains 3,678 kcal/kg or 471 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis.
