At Wellness, they believe that animals' nutritional needs always come first, even over cost. Wellness diets represent the most nutritious ingredients used in the correct proportions for optimum health benefits. They seek ingredients that they would eat and that provide naturally occurring minerals, vitamins and antioxidants, in order to minimize the need for additional supplements. And, they do not use artificial colors in their foods, with natural preservatives used only in some of our treats and in limited portions.
Wellness believes that food is the first step to a long, happy and healthy life and a proper diet can be a preventative step to combat future ill-health. They constantly innovate, in order to provide the most healthy, delicious nutrition for the animals that depend on them, using the latest in research and advice from their team of Animal Nutritionists, Veterinarians and Food Scientists.
Wellness believes that cats and dogs have different nutritional needs - because cats are carnivores and dogs are omnivores. For cats, they create diets from animal food sources, berries, and other highly digestible ingredients with low magnesium and ash levels. This ensures overall well being, vitality, and urinary tract health. For dogs, they create balanced diets similar to high quality human diets - a healthy blend of meats, vegetables, and grains.
For special diets, such as weight management diets for dogs, or hairball diets for cats, they add carefully selected ingredients such as nutrient-rich fibers. They never use "fillers" and always look for additional ingredient benefits such as higher levels of vitamins and minerals that are available in some fiber sources.
Ocean Dog Food Formula - CORE Ocean is a more thoughtful alternative in grain-free nutrition with a unique offering unlike any other high protein, grain-free dry food available today - and it's all fish based!
More Meat from Only the Highest Quality, Human-Grade Sources:
80% more meat than traditional dog foods that are formulated with grains, while still controlling mineral and fat levels!
4 Different Animal Protein Sources - Deboned Whitefish, along with high quality (low ash) Whitefish, Salmon & Menhaden Fish Meals
Whitefish Herring Meal Salmon Meal Menhaden Fish Meal Peas
Crude Protein min. 34% Crude Fat min. 14% Crude Fiber max. 7% Moisture max. 10% Calcium max. 2.1% Phosphorus max. 1.5%
Carbohydrates 26.77%
Calories per can:
Per kilogram 3,600 kcal Per cup ME 430 cal
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. 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 food 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 Dogs (lbs)
CUPS per Day
5-20
1/4 - 1 1/4
20-35
1 1/4 - 1 3/4
35-50
1 3/4 - 2 1/4
50-65
2 1/4 - 2 3/4
65-80
2 3/4 - 3 1/4
80-95
3 1/4 - 3 3/4
95-115
3 3/4 - 4 1/4
Combination Feeding: If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount fed by ½ cup, for every 6.0 oz. of wet food
My Labrador has air borne allergies. This is great food. Easily digested and has no grain. She loves it.
2. Michele on 7/12/2010, said:
Dogs love it...wonderful supplement to raw diet.
3. Virginia on 6/9/2010, said:
Sadie loves this food!
4. Nancy on 5/18/2010, said:
Excellent for the health of the dog. However, I prefer the low fat as one of my dogs has put on too much weight after parvo. (She is a rescue.) I trade off for the flavor variety for them
Adult Cat and Kitten Food - Wellness has redefined the world of grain-free cat food! We have developed a 50% protein diet with the most meat possible in a dry cat food while still controlling fat and mineral levels!
The essence of the raw feeding philosophy is nutrient-rich, high-quality meat – and lots of it. That’s the same philosophy behind Wellness CORE. But that’s not all. This unique, grain-free formula also supports and nurtures your cat’s inside… their essence… their Core.
Since feline health requires a delicately balanced nutritional equation, we must consider that adding the most meat possible in a dry cat food will have an effect on fat, mineral and calorie levels. So to create a protein-focused diet the Wellness Way, we carefully control the quality and quantity of the ingredients we use, and pay close attention to the individual properties of each inclusion. From source to bowl, we make no exceptions!
If you are looking for a food with more meat, no grains and lower carbohydrates – CORE is truly a more thoughtful alternative. This diet delivers the meat content you’re looking for, while creating a balanced profile of real-foods appropriate for everyday feeding.
This is about the animal’s health and wellbeing over the long term, from the INSIDE OUT. Wellness understands the delicate balance of nutrition that is essential to feline health and this will not be compromised. CORE is the THE HEALTHIEST grain-free diet on the market today.
Crude Protein Not Less Than 50.0% Crude Fat Not Less Than 18.0% Crude Fiber Not More Than 3.0% Moisture Not More Than 11.0% Calcium Not More Than 1.8% Phosphorus Not More Than 1.45% Magnesium Not More Than 0.10% Vitamin E Not Less Than 400 IU/kg Taurine Not Less Than 0.3% Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* Not Less Than 200 mg/kg Omega 6 Fatty Acid* Not Less Than 3.50 % Omega 3 Fatty Acid* Not Less Than 0.80 %
Carbohydrates 12.07%
Calories: 3,845 kcal/kg or 536 kcal/cup ME
Serving Suggestions:
Perfect for everyday feeding, mixing with other dry foods, mixing with raw, supplementing raw, or replacing raw while traveling.
Feeding Guidelines & Information:
This food is highly palatable and has increased levels of protein. Your cat may tend to eat more of this food, so watch initially to see if you need to adjust regular eating patterns.
Give your cat access to clean, cool fresh water at all times and feed Wellness grain-free wet cat foods in combination, whenever possible, to increase the level of water in your cat's diet.
Optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, temperament, activity level and environment. Please adjust your cat's daily feeding portion using the information below as a guide.
Recommended Daily Feeding Portions (Cups per day based on standard 8 oz. measuring cup)
Kittens
Age in Months
Dry Food Alone
Combination Feeding
1 - 2
1/4 - 1/3
1/4 + 3 oz. can
2 - 6
1/3 - 3/4
1/2 + 3 oz. can
6 - 12
3/4 - 1
3/4 + 3 oz. can
Adult Cats
Weight of Cats (lbs.)
Dry Food Alone
Combination Feeding
4 - 7
1/4 - 1/2
1/4 + 3 oz. can
7 - 10
1/2 - 2/3
1/2 + 3 oz. can
10 - 15
2/3 - 3/4
3/4 + 3 oz. can
Add up to 1/4 cup for each additional 2 lbs. of body weight. Allow pregnant and lactating cats free access to dry food at all times.
This is a Great Cat/Kitten formula. I highly recommend it! My kittens are thriving. Their coats are shinny. They are active and playful. They love it.
B.
2. Barbara on 10/11/2010, said:
This is a Great Cat/Kitten formula. I highly recommend it! My kittens are thriving. Their coats are shinny. They are active and playful. They love it.
B.
3. Kimberley on 8/24/2010, said:
My cat loves this food. After three or four days she vomited a very large hairball, then again a few days later. It is like it cleansed it out of her. Then she started to shed, a lot more than normal, I brushed her out just yesterday and her coat is softer and has more shine than it ever has.. it is as if she just shed an old dull coat. Amazing!
4. Susan on 8/17/2010, said:
cats had a look of horror on their faces whenever I put this food in their bowls.
5. Dawn on 2/17/2010, said:
I would have given it a 5, cause my cat really likes it and doesn't get sick, but boy, his breath smells!
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