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Wellness CORE Digestive Health Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Wellness CORE Digestive Health Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

By Wellness CORE 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
4.9 /10
Quality
4.0
Value
3.5
Design
5.5
Function
5.0
Durability
4.0

In a Nutshell

  • Severe digestive issues reported, including diarrhea and gas
  • Weight gain and obesity in puppies are common concerns
  • Some users find the taste appealing, but health issues outweigh the benefits

Quick Verdict

Wellness CORE Digestive Health Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food has received mixed reviews, with several users reporting severe digestive issues and weight gain in their puppies. Some users find it irresistible, but overall, it does not deliver the digestive health promise.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan Varies by severity of digestive issues. Not suitable for long use

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Digestive problems and weight gain in puppies.

Prevention: Consider other foods, monitor puppy's health closely if fed, consult vet

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Appealing taste (2)

    Some puppies seem to enjoy the flavor of the food.

Cons

  • Digestive Issues (2) major

    Causes digestion problems and allergic reaction.

  • Obesity (2) critical

    Raises obese rate significantly in puppies.

  • Poor Digestive Health (2) major

    Has bad result on digestive health of a dog has noted by most of reviewers.

  • Small dog hazards (1) major

    Gator tail causes paw-trapping hazard for small dogs.

    Tip: Do not use food with small dogs or avoid the curl in the shape with some other product.

Quality Trend: Declining

Negative trend detected in both score and sentiment analysis.

Older Reviews Said:

neutral

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Puppy owners looking for a tasty food — Some puppies seem to enjoy the flavor of the food.

Skip If

  • Puppy owners with sensitive digestion — This food causes digestive problems and weight gain in puppies.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Unclear, but digestion issues within days of use.

Factors: Ingredients cause digestive irritation

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

2.4
9 reviews
5★
35%
4★
11%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
56%
taste (2) relieves-itching (1) digestion (3) obesity (2) safety (1)

Highlighted Reviews

— Melissa

"My new puppy can't wait to chow down on this chicken and brown rice puppy formula."

— Susan

"Unfortunately, this food really upset my 4 month old puppy's stomach. We had started her on Nulo limited ingredient and slowly made the transition to this food. I don't think our dog can handle chicken and/or rice. She had horrible gas and diarrhea. We gave it some time to get better but it neve..."

Bottom Line

Due to the high number of digestive issues and weight gain reports, this dog food may not be the best choice for your puppy. Consider other options that are known to be gentler on a puppy's digestive system.

4.9 /10
Below Average