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Wellness CORE Grain-Free Weight Management Formula Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, case of 12
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CORE Grain-Free Weight Management Formula Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, case of 12

Evidence Fair
wet adult maintenance $2.80/lb

Wellness CORE Grain-Free Weight Management Formula Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, case of 12 earns a Sniff Score of 64/100 (B) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK

Contains guar gum. Emerging microbiome data on emulsifiers; no canine clinical evidence. Minor penalty in canned food..

CIP

Controversial ingredients · 1

  • sodium selenite
    Synthetic selenium source. Selenium is essential, but sodium selenite has a narrower safety margin than organic alternatives like selenium yeast. Better-formulated foods use the organic form.

Every flagged ingredient has a published basis (confirmed harm / regulatory action / precautionary). See methodology →

Guaranteed analysis
Protein
11%
min
Fat
3%
min
Fiber
2%
max
Moisture
78%
max
Ingredients
47 total
  1. 1 chicken
  2. 2 chicken broth
  3. 3 turkey broth
  4. 4 pork liver
  5. 5 whitefish
  6. 6 potato protein
  7. 7 turkey
  8. 8 dried ground peas
  9. 9 pea fiber
  10. 10 ground flaxseed
  11. 11 carrots
  12. 12 sweet potato
  13. 13 kale
  14. 14 broccoli
  15. 15 spinach
  16. 16 parsley
  17. 17 apples
  18. 18 blueberries
  19. 19 cassia gum
  20. 20 xanthan gum
  21. 21 salt
  22. 22 guar gum
  23. 23 potassium chloride
  24. 24 alfalfa meal
  25. 25 dried chicory root

Showing first 25 of 47. Position 1-5 has the largest weight.

AAFCO statement

This food is suitable for adult dogs of all ages and breed sizes. The Wellness® CORE® Weight Management Formula Adult Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.