CORE Puppy food has optimal calories and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) puppies need for healthy brain, bone, and muscle development. CORE recipes are crafted based on the nutritional philosophy that dogs, based on their primal ancestry, thrive on a natural diet mainly comprised of meat. Our Grain-Free, Protein-Rich puppy food is packed with premium protein along with nutrient-rich superfoods and nutritional supplements to ensure your puppy has everything they need to thrive from the CORE.
Ingredients
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Lentils, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tomato Pomace, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Ground Potatoes, Natural Chicken Flavor, Salmon Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Zinc Proteinate, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Chicory Root Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract.
This is a naturally preserved product.
Manufactured in a facility that also processes grains.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein | Not Less Than | 36.00% |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Fat | Not Less Than | 17.50% |
| Crude Fiber | Not More Than | 5.00% |
| Moisture | Not More Than | 10.00% |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) & Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | Not Less Than | 0.10% |
| Calcium | Not More Than | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus | Not More Than | 1.20% |
| Vitamin A | Not Less Than | 25,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | Not Less Than | 400 IU/kg |
| Taurine* | Not Less Than | 0.20% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* | Not Less Than | 3.50% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* | Not Less Than | 1.20% |
| Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms* | Not Less Than | 80,000,000 CFU/lb |
(Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus)
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles
Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
Nutrition Statement
Wellness CORE Puppy Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal & Turkey Meal Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and gestation/lactation including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).
Feeding Guidelines
(Standard measuring cup holds approximately 4.5 oz (127 g) of Wellness CORE Puppy Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal & Turkey Meal Recipe)
| WEIGHT (LBS) | WEIGHT (KG) | 6 - 11 WKS (CUPS/DAY) | 6 - 11 WKS (GRAMS/DAY) | 3 - 4 MOS (CUPS/DAY) | 3 - 4 MOS (GRAMS/DAY) | 5 - 7 MOS (CUPS/DAY) | 5 - 7 MOS (GRAMS/DAY) | 8 - 12 MOS (CUPS/DAY) | 8 - 12 MOS (GRAMS/DAY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 1.4 | ⅔ | 85 | ½ | 72 | ½ | 60 | ⅓ | 48 |
5 | 2 | 1 | 124 | ¾ | 106 | ¾ | 88 | ½ | 70 |
10 | 4 | 1⅔ | 209 | 1½ | 179 | 1¼ | 148 | 1 | 118 |
15 | 7 | 2⅓ | 284 | 2 | 242 | 1½ | 201 | 1¼ | 160 |
20 | 9 | 2¾ | 352 | 2½ | 308 | 2 | 264 | 1¾ | 220 |
30 | 14 | 3¾ | 477 | 3⅓ | 417 | 2¾ | 358 | 2⅓ | 298 |
40 | 18 | 4⅔ | 592 | 4 | 518 | 3½ | 444 | 3 | 370 |
60 | 27 | - | - | 5½ | 702 | 4¾ | 602 | 4 | 502 |
80 | 36 | - | - | - | - | 5¾ | 747 | 5 | 622 |
100 | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 736 |
Combination Feeding: If feeding with Wellness wet food, reduce dry amount fed by ⅓ cup (42 g) for every 6 oz (170 g) of wet food.
For Pregnant or Nursing Dogs: Since DHA is transferred to puppies in mother’s milk, we recommend feeding this during pregnancy and nursing. When pregnant, feed up to 50% more food according to body weight at 12 mos. For nursing dogs, allow her to eat at will.
Every puppy is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size, activity level, breed and environment. Please use feeding guidelines as an initial recommendation and adjust as needed.
| Calorie Content: This food contains 3,867 kcal/kg or 491 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis. |
