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

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Dried Ground Potatoes, Lentils, Peas, Chicken Fat, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Spearmint, 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) 36.0%, Crude Fat (min) 15.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 5.00%, Moisture (max) 10.0%, Calcium (min) 1.50%, Phosphorus (min) 1.00%, 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) 3.00%, Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) 0.50%, 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. 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, sold in 4 pound and 12 pound pouches. Listed by pre-cooking weight, the first five ingredients are Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Dried Ground Potatoes, and Lentils. The maker notes the Chicken Meal in this recipe is a source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate. The feeding chart is organized by adult body weight only, with no separate puppy or weight loss column, running from about a quarter cup a day for a 2 to 4 pound dog up to about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups a day for a 21 to 25 pound dog, and the page also gives a combination feeding adjustment for owners who mix in Wellness wet food. The manufacturer states the recipe has been substantiated through AAFCO-recognized feeding trial protocols, but the page does not publish a calorie count, a country of manufacture, or a per-recipe ingredient sourcing statement. Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top.

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 Small Breed Turkey & Chicken Recipe

What are the first ingredients in Wellness CORE Small Breed Turkey & Chicken Recipe?

As listed on Wellness's product page, the first ingredients are Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Dried Ground Potatoes, Lentils. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Wellness CORE Small Breed Turkey & Chicken Recipe have?

Wellness publishes crude protein 36.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 15.0% (as-fed min). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Wellness publish an AAFCO statement for Wellness CORE Small Breed Turkey & Chicken Recipe?

Wellness states: Wellness states this recipe has been substantiated through AAFCO-recognized feeding trial protocols evaluating support for the 5 Signs of Wellbeing (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Wellness CORE Small Breed Turkey & Chicken 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). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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