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Our Verdict
Wellness Petite Entrees Grain Free Shredded Medley Dog Food product range consists of 10 recipes with ratings varying from 2 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 4 stars.
This range is crafted for small adult breeds. Made with high-quality protein and wholesome vegetables in a savoury sauce or gravy to support hydration, without wheat, meat by-products, soy, or artificial colours and flavours.
Pros
- Transparency in ingredient sourcing, manufacturing processes, and quality control measures
- Preminum brand thats affordable
- Antioxidant rich vegetables
Cons
- Chicken in every recipe, even if not in the recipe name
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
Recipe and Label Analysis
Wellness Petite Entrée Mini Filet with Tender Turkey, Green Beans & White Sweet Potatoes was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Wellness Petite Entrée Mini Filet with Tender Turkey, Green Beans & White Sweet Potatoes
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken broth, water sufficient for processing, chicken, turkey, potato starch, green beans, white sweet potatoes, natural flavor, chicken liver, eggs, salt, potassium chloride, tricalcium phosphate, guar gum, xanthan gum, sodium carbonate, magnesium sulfate, vitamin E supplement, thiamine hydrochloride, niacin, vitamin A supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, choline chloride, ferrous glycine complex, zinc glycine complex, manganese glycine complex, copper glycine complex, potassium iodide, sodium selenite
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 8% | 3% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 44% | 17% | 31% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 38% | 35% | 27% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is chicken broth. Broths are of only modest nutritional value. Yet because they add both flavor and moisture to a dog food, they are a common addition component in many canned products.
The next ingredient is water, which adds nothing but moisture to this food. Water is a routine finding in most canned dog foods.
The third ingredient in this dog food is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”.1
Chicken is naturally rich in the ten essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The fourth ingredient is turkey, another quality, raw item.
The fifth ingredient is potato starch. Potato starch is a gluten-free carbohydrate used more for its thickening properties than its nutritional value.
Next, we find green beans, a healthy vegetable notable for its vitamin, mineral and natural fiber content.
The sixth ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in a dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.
The seventh ingredient is natural flavors, this doesn’t give us much information about the particular ingredients included in this dog food for flavoring purposes.
We’re pleased that the flavorings used are natural, but more details are required to give any further information about these natural flavoring ingredients. Flavorings are used to make the foods more appealing and tasty for our dogs.
The eighth ingredient is chicken liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The ninth ingredient lists eggs. Eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.
From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.
But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this Wellness product.
With one notable exception…
First, this food contains chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Wellness Petite Entrée Mini Filet with Tender Turkey, Green Beans & White Sweet Potatoes looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 44%, a fat level of 23.5% and estimated carbohydrates of about 22.6%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 40.3% and a mean fat level of 35.5%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 15.1% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 90%.
Which means this Wellness product contains…
Near-average protein. Above-average fat. And near-average carbs when compared to a typical wet dog food.
Free of any plant-based protein boosters, this looks like the profile of a wet food containing a notable amount of meat.
Wellness Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Wellness through December 2025.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Wellness Petite Entrées Grain Free Shredded Medley Dog Food
Wellness Petite Entrees Shredded Medley is a grain-free wet dog food using a notable amount of named meats as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 4 stars.
Please note that most of this range is very high in fat. A fat-to-protein balance which can be unsuitable for any dog who does not have an active lifestyle or who is susceptible to weight gain.
About
Wellness was founded in 1997. Both dog and cat food are manufactured by Wellness Pet Company, and are produced in the USA, specifically at facilities in Minnesota and Indiana.
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