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Wellness CORE Cat Food
Protein-rich, grain-free natural cat food formulaContains no meat by-products, wheat, soy, dairy, corn or corn gluten, artificial flavors, preservatives or colorsIncludes high protein while still controlling fat, calories, calcium and phosphorusDry cat food that features 5 USDA grade meat sourcesActiCoat System applies living, heat-sensitive Probiotic micro-organisms after cooking to support digestive health
Average Customer Rating:
(92 Reviews) 92
Rating Breakdown 92 reviews
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88 out of 92(96%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for Wellness CORE Cat Food
Review 1 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Fantastic!
PostedJuly 19, 2009
We've long made the commitment to introduce healthy and nutritious food to our pets. Wellness has always been a top contender in our household. The quality of food is superior, with wholesome ingredients and no junk or unnecessary fillers added.
Our cat is the certainly one of the PICKIEST cats out there, and she has never turned down this formula. She also loves Wellness Core. It's reassuring to know that not only are we feeding her some of the best food out there, but she LOVES it as well. Wellness foods will always be a staple in our pets' diets, highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Good product
PostedMay 11, 2013
Pennyebony
from Swampscott MA
Since addressing the crumb problem or fine problem, the product is much better. My cat was previously not happy with all the crumbs. He is once again enjoying his food.
I use this product for my diabetic cat. The ingredients appear to be much better than the brands sold by the vet.
I use this product for my diabetic cat. The ingredients appear to be much better than the brands sold by the vet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Wellness is a wonderful brand
PostedFebruary 26, 2013
BBBeauty
I love wellness, I have been feeding every varriety of wellness for years. I've also tried many other brands and none of them are digested as well as wellness. The only problem I have with Wellness Core Original is the fact that it has fish in it. While for many indoor/outdoor cats this might be fine for.... fish is known to cause "smelly" stools and trust me IT DOES! all other other Wellness cores say "fish-free" so if you have an indoor cat or a litterbox for that matter try the turkey or the indoor formulas they are fish free. =) I love wellness!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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best dry food for my two angels
PostedFebruary 26, 2013
boweryqueen
from dover,n.h
I augment this original core formula dry food with the Soulistic canned food.Mainly because they like the kibble and their teeth seem to stay nice.Both cats have sensitive tummies and these two foods work for them perfectly.I also feed them small amounts throughout the day and then nothing but water after 6pm.This seems to naturally coincide with the nocturnal behavior of the wild cat.Hunting through the night and then intermittedly snacking on what ever was caught during the day.My old senior male Butters and our young miss Katy are very healthy and happy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Love this cat food!!
PostedDecember 10, 2012
trescats
Just recently switched our three cats (1 y/o, 6 y/o and 10 y/o) to Wellness Core and have already noticed they energy levels... not that it was a problem before! I know this food has a strong fish smell but the cats love it! Made the decision to feed natural food and this is the best pick, would recommend to everyone who wants the best for their animals.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Great nutrition for my cats...
PostedNovember 4, 2012
dzancan
from Chicago, IL
All 6 of my fussy cats LOVE Core! I have 2 with grain allergies so it is critical for me to have well balanced healthy grain free food! This has been a great alternative to the hard to find and pricier other brand I had been feeding them
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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My cats look great!
PostedOctober 29, 2012
MultiAnimalHouse
I have two black cats who have beautiful shiny coats since switching to this food. One of them used to vomit quite often, but that has greatly decreased since switching to a grain free brand. My only complaint is that it slightly smells like fish food.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Top of the line dry cat food
PostedOctober 29, 2012
MILKandHoney
from Seattle, WA
This is a very good dry cat food. The kitties love it and it is one of the best dry cat foods. It provides good nutrition for cats, focusing on animal protein and avoiding corn fillers. Well worth the cost!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Wellness CORE dry cat food is wonderful
PostedOctober 27, 2012
GraceInKC
from Kansas City, MO
My cats have eaten this product for quite sometime now and still love the taste. I chose it because of its high quality, high protein, grain-free ingredients. I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Nutritional Value
PostedOctober 15, 2012
FabricGoddess
from Austin, TX
I love that this product is grain free. It is nutritionally dense and I find that it makes both of my cats coats softer and more luxurious. After switching them to this food I see them more active and a vast improvement in their fur's texture and softness. I've recomended this food to friends and family. I love to know my cats are getting the nutrition they need without all the byproducts and fillers found in so many other brands.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Great food!
PostedOctober 6, 2012
FranklinsMom
from NC
I have been feeding this to my indoor cat for 2 years now with no problems whatsoever. He eats the recommended amount found on the bag with 3oz of wet food each day (also Wellness). No weight issues, no health issues of any kind. His coat is very soft and shiny. His teeth are perfect. He really loves this food as he comes running anytime he hears the bag move. Has the highest amount of protein on the market that I'm aware of. Has a really fishy smell but my cat loves seafood varieties.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Wellness Core Cat Food
PostedOctober 2, 2012
islandlover
from Michigan
Excellent product. My cat stays full all day and is not constantly begging for food. Very good quality and glad it was recomended to me and that your store carries this brand.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Awesome Ingredients!
PostedSeptember 27, 2012
MissSophia
from Lompoc, CA
I easily switched my cat over to this food recently after she turned 1 and no longer had the need for kitten food. I did my research, this by far has the best ingredients, and my cat loves it. Thanks for carrying this food, PetCo!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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High quality grain free diet
PostedSeptember 23, 2012
Dagny
from St. Louis, MO
Cats do not need carbs. They eat 100% protein. Our cat passed away from renal failure complicated by feline diabetes. After this I decided no more cheap grain based foods. We feed our new cats Wellness Core dry cat food. It is a grain free and protein based diet. Our cats love the taste are lean and energetic with soft healthy coats. I recommend this cat food to anyone looking for a grain free protein based diet for their cats.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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I love the product, but not sure my cats do
PostedSeptember 23, 2012
burrybur
from Memphis, TN
I really wish my cats would have loved this food as much as I do. It's great nutrition, but for the price, they're not all that into it. I've been searching for something that's good for them and that they like. They seem to love the cheapy foods like Friskies the best! I guess like humans, junk food tastes better. The search goes on...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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CORE for Cats
PostedAugust 19, 2012
kittyboo
from Houston, TX
Wellness is a great company that makes excellent food for cats and dogs. I have researched this company and asked them all the hard questions you should ask and was very satisfied with their answers. Since I started feeding my cats Wellness foods their coats are soft and shiny and they're really healthy. And happy! They love CORE. But based on my experience, because this food is high protein and has higher calories than most foods, it can make a strictly indoor cat that's not getting a lot of exercise gain weight. Any high protein diet can do this. And there is something else I've learned that we should also keep in mind. Cats don't necessarily need "grain free" food. They do need meat as the first ingredient and SOME grains. The key is balance. And they need high quality food which I believe Wellness gives.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Good Food
PostedAugust 5, 2012
wellnessCore
from minneapolis
2 cats, 3 y/o and 14 y/o adapted easily and seem to have softer shinier coats, more energy. Bought to help manage (and hopefully prevent in my younger feline) diabetes - very high protein content, no grain, no by-products. Expensive. I don't see a better quality product for less.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Cats like it - no more throwing up after eating!
PostedJune 24, 2012
Khay
from Winston Salem, NC
We took a week to change our cats over from their old dry food to Wellness Core. At first, I was worried they wouldn't eat it, but so far-so good. They don't chow down on it as well as their old food, but that's probably a good thing - they could stand to lose a bit of weight. Our little girl cat used to throw up several times a week just after eating their old dry food. It's been 2 weeks of Wellness Core, and she hasn't thrown up once! Wellness Core is much healthier for them compared to their old food, and so far we are very happy with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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Not In This Furry Family
PostedMay 28, 2012
LeaderofthePack
from Mississippi
We are a multi-cat family, two life stages 1-6 and senior. (more senior than the other) All are rescues and have a variety of needs when it comes to their food which Hills Science Diet has met for us over the years. But things began to change around here when one of our cats became diabetic so after much studying on cats foods I purchased this one as I was told the carbs were lower. Well, the food may be nice, but only a couple of the cats would go near it and I knew immediately why, and that is because of the strong fishy smell and our cats just do not like anything to do with fish "flavored or other" cat food. The only time they come running is when I open a can of tuna...go figure. It may be a good cat food, but not in this furry family.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 20 for Wellness CORE Cat Food
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mixed reception!
PostedMay 19, 2012
my little girl isn't impressed but I am not surprised because she is not to crazy about any kind of "fishy" foods! now my big boy Jonah on the other hand loves it so far and has been chowing down throughout the day. he hasn't touched his old love Indigo Moon! even though he has been chowing down it seems that overall he is eating less than he usually does. must be due to the richer quality of Wellness CORE as compared to the Solid Gold.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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