Wellness CORE Lamb & Lamb Meal Recipe (Adult, Dry Kibble)
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Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Lamb, Lamb Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Pea Protein, Peas, Chickpeas, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Canola Oil, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, 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.
Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 33.0%, Crude Fat (min) 14.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 6.00%, Moisture (max) 10.0%. Energy 3,637 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (404 kcal/cup). AAFCO: "Wellness dry dog recipes have been substantiated by completing AAFCO recognized feeding trial protocols, which are rigorous, long term studies that evaluate the nutritional efficacy of a diet (per manufacturer)". Lamb is the first ingredient.
This is a Wellness CORE Lamb & Lamb Meal Recipe (Adult, Dry Kibble), a dry kibble recipe formulated for adult dogs. Lamb leads the ingredient list, followed by Lamb Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Pea Protein, Peas, Chickpeas, listed by pre-cooking weight, meaning the order reflects how much of each ingredient went into the recipe before cooking removed moisture, not the finished kibble's composition. Wellness offers this recipe in 4 Pound and 22 Pound Quad Bottom Pouch. The feeding guideline on the package runs as a chart by body weight from 6 to 20 pounds up to 95 to 115 pounds, with guidance for dogs over 115 pounds. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.
Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.
Questions about Wellness CORE Lamb & Lamb Meal Recipe
What are the first ingredients in Wellness CORE Lamb & Lamb Meal Recipe?
As listed on Wellness's product page, the first ingredients are Lamb, Lamb Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Pea Protein, Peas, Chickpeas. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Wellness CORE Lamb & Lamb Meal Recipe have?
Wellness publishes crude protein 33.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 14.0% (as-fed min), with 3,637 kcal/kg (404 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.
Does Wellness publish an AAFCO statement for Wellness CORE Lamb & Lamb Meal Recipe?
Wellness states: Wellness dry dog recipes have been substantiated by completing AAFCO recognized feeding trial protocols, which are rigorous, long term studies that evaluate the nutritional efficacy of a diet (per manufacturer)
What kind of food is Wellness CORE Lamb & Lamb Meal Recipe?
Wellness lists it as dry kibble, adult dog food.
Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure on this page is transcribed from Wellness's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.
Source: Wellness product page (wellnesspetfood.com), and the maker's supporting page. Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.
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