Wellness CORE Small Breed Healthy Weight Turkey & Chicken Recipe (Adult, Dry Kibble)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Peas, Pea Fiber, Lentils, Potatoes, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Spinach, L-Carnitine, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols (added to preserve freshness), Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin E Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Niacin, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 34.0%, Crude Fat (min) 13.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 7.50%, Moisture (max) 10.0%, Calcium (min) 1.80%, Phosphorus (min) 1.20%, Zinc (min) 100 mg/kg, Vitamin A (min) 25,000 IU/kg, Vitamin E (min) 400 IU/kg, Biotin* (min) 0.10 mg/kg, Taurine* (min) 0.20%, Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min) 2.75%, Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) 1.00%, L-Carnitine* (min) 200 mg/kg, Glucosamine* (min) 1,200 mg/kg, Chondroitin Sulfate* (min) 700 mg/kg, Total Microorganisms* (min) 80,000,000 CFU/lb. *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles, per manufacturer. Energy 3,565 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (435 kcal/cup). AAFCO: Wellness states this recipe has been substantiated through AAFCO-recognized feeding trial protocols evaluating support for the 5 Signs of Wellbeing (per manufacturer). Deboned Turkey is the first ingredient.

This is a grain free dry kibble formulated for small breed adult dogs at a healthy weight, sold in 4 pound and 12 pound pouches. Listed by pre-cooking weight, the first five ingredients are Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Peas, and Pea Fiber. The guaranteed analysis includes a minimum L-Carnitine level, which the maker lists alongside the standard protein, fat, fiber, and moisture guarantees. The feeding chart on this page publishes two columns, a maintenance amount and a separate, smaller weight loss amount, for dogs from 2 to 25 pounds, for example a quarter to a third of a cup a day at maintenance for a 2 to 4 pound dog versus a quarter cup at the weight loss level. The manufacturer's spec sheet lists 3,565 kcal per kg (435 kcal per cup) and states the recipe has been substantiated through AAFCO-recognized feeding trial protocols, though the page does not disclose a country of manufacture or a per-recipe ingredient sourcing statement. 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.

Source: Wellness product page (wellnesspetfood.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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