Wellness · CORE Grain Free Original · Deboned Turkey Meal

Name: Wellness CORE Grain Free Original Deboned Turkey Meal
Brand: Wellness

Dry food · Adult Maintenance

Furry PI's verdict

Wellness Grain Free Original earns its grade honestly. Deboned turkey leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. It isn't flawless — it contains spearmint extract. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

Contains spearmint extract — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.

What works

Deboned turkey leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
No grains on the label.
Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as deboned turkey and deboned chicken.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	45%
Fat	18%
Fiber	4%
Moisture	10%
Ash*	8%
Carbs (estimated)*	15%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Wellness Grain Free Original grain-free?: Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Wellness Grain Free Original?: The label opens with deboned turkey, deboned chicken and turkey meal. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?: None appear on the ingredient list.

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