- Crafted in a smaller kibble size for easy eating.
- Developed using advanced natural nutrition for whole body health.
- Specially formulated with DHA to encourage cognitive development.
- Features premium proteins combined with nutrient-rich superfoods.
- Made in the USA using only the finest globally sourced ingredients.
Help your little guy grow up healthy with Wellness CORE Small Breed Puppy Food. This natural, grain-free dry food for puppies is specially formulated with DHA to encourage cognitive development. It is developed using advanced natural nutrition that combines premium proteins with nutrient-rich superfoods for whole body health. This filler and GMO-free dry dog food is crafted in a smaller kibble size for easy eating and fortified with omega fatty acids, antioxidants, glucosamine, probiotics and taurine.
Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tomato Pomace, Salmon Meal, Dried Ground Potatoes, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon oil, Natural Chicken Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Bananas, Spearmint, Zinc Proteinate, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Chicory Root Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Biotin, 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.
This food contains 3,910 kcal/kg or 504 kcal/cup.
| Crude Protein | 38.0% min |
|---|---|
| Crude Fat | 18.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 4.5% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.10% min |
| Calcium | 2.0% max |
| Phosphorus | 1.4% max |
| Vitamin E | 400 IU/kg min |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 5.0% min |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1.5% min |
| Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms* | 80,000,000 CFU/lb min |
| Guaranteed Analysis | : |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 38.00% (min) |
| Crude Fat | 18.00% (min) |
| Crude Fiber | 4.50% (max) |
| Moisture | 10.00% (max) |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) + Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | 0.10% (min) |
| Calcium | 1.80% (max) |
| Phosphorus | 1.40% (max) |
| Vitamin A | 25,000 IU/kg (min) |
| Vitamin E | 400 IU/kg (min) |
| Taurine* | 0.20% (min) |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* | 4.50% (min) |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* | 1.50% (min) |
| Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms* | 80,000,000 CFU/lb (min) |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles
(Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts) Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
Feeding Instructions
| Weight | 6 - 11 Weeks Old Daily Feeding (cup) | 3 - 4 Months Old Daily Feeding (cup) | 5 - 7 Months Old Daily Feeding (cup) | 8 - 12 Months Old Daily Feeding (cup) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lbs | 2/3 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| 7 lbs | 1 1/4 | 1 | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| 10 lbs | 1 1/2 | 1 1/3 | 1 | 3/4 |
| 14 lbs | – | 1 3/4 | 1 1/2 | 1 |
| 18 lbs | – | – | 1 3/4 | 1 1/3 |
Combination Feeding: If feeding with Wellness wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/8 cup for every 2 tbsp 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.
The best way to transition your pet onto a new food is to gradually introduce the food by mixing it with the old diet (starting by mixing 90% old with 10% new and increase new by 10% each day until the bowl is full of only Wellness). Mixing the food will allow your pet to acclimate to the new taste and not overindulge on the new food.
When food transition is not an option, there are a few ways to ensure a good transition:
Feed multiple, smaller volume meals. This will decrease the likelihood of over-consumption and provide for a more consistent, firm stool. Add clean warm water to the food to help soften it. Add a digestive aid such a boiled brown rice or sugar-free canned pumpkin.