Original Dog Food - CORE Original Formula is a more thoughtful alternative to grain-free diets in the marketplace delivering the meat content consumers are looking for, without the excess fat, calories or minerals their dog doesn’t need.
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!
5 Different Animal Protein Sources - USDA grade, Deboned Turkey & Chicken and with high quality (low Ash) Turkey & Chicken Meals and Chicken Liver
Crude Protein min. 34% Crude Fat min. 14% Crude Fiber max. 4% Moisture max. 10% Calcium max. 2% Phosphorus max. 1.4% Vitamin E min. 150 IU/kg
Carbohydrates 31.20%
Calories per can:
Per kilogram 3600 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.
Dogs over 115 lbs.: Add 1/4 cup per additional 10 lbs.
My dog isn't crazy about it, but he really doesn't like grain free products. I feed it to him because he has food allergies.
12. Debbie on 4/6/2009, said:
Dog loves the food! His coat looks beautiful and he seems satisfied. However, we feed more than suggested because of his extremely high activity.
13. Amanda on 3/23/2009, said:
My dog loves this food and it seemed to immediately help her digestive issues. My vet had recommended to try low residue dog food but after doing some research, I tried this instead.
14. Gloria on 3/13/2009, said:
My puppy LOVES IT! He runs immediately to eat it and he is a very picky eater!
15. Andrea on 3/12/2009, said:
Quality stuff! Dogs love it.
16. Vicki on 3/10/2009, said:
Great Dog Food!!!! It cleared by dog's allergies and he looks great.
17. Patrick on 3/9/2009, said:
My dogs absolutely love the small bite size kibble in the Wellness Core line.
18. William on 2/27/2009, said:
As I change my dog's diet from their old food to Wellness Core, I put the old food on one side of the bowl and and W.C. on the other side.
Both dogs INHALE the Wellness Core first. It's no contest!
19. Virginia on 2/25/2009, said:
My dog doesn't seem to need as much food as she ate before WellnessCore.
20. Jane on 1/9/2009, said:
This is the first time to try CORE with my dogs and so far very good. I will be able to evalute more after another order-right now no weight gains, nice shiny coats,energy levels maintained.