Our verdict
Is Wellness Pet Food Complete Health Lamb & Beef a good dog food?
We score it 46/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb broth
- Your dog avoids fish: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (17)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 35.3%
- additive 20.8%
- veg 19.0%
- carb 12.0%
- supplement 8.6%
- oil 4.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb Broth | Lamb Broth | meat · good | - | 7.7 |
| 2 | Lamb | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 7.5 |
| 3 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 7.2 |
| 4 | Beef Liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 6.8 |
| 6 | Apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 6.6 |
| 7 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 6.3 |
| 8 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 6.1 |
| 9 | Dried Egg Product | Dried Egg | meat · medium | - | 5.9 |
| 10 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 5.7 |
| 11 | Guar Gum | Guar gum | additive · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 12 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 5.2 |
| 13 | Sodium Phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive · poor | - | 5.0 |
| 14 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 16 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 4.3 |
| 17 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 4.1 |
- 1. Lamb Broth7.7% estimated
- 2. Lamb7.5% estimated
- 3. Beef7.2% estimated
- 4. Beef Liver7.0% estimated
- 5. Brown Rice6.8% estimated
- 6. Apples6.6% estimated
- 7. Carrots6.3% estimated
- 8. Spinach6.1% estimated
- 9. Dried Egg Product5.9% estimated
- 10. Natural Flavor5.7% estimated
- 11. Guar Gum5.4% estimated
- 12. Potato Starch5.2% estimated
- 13. Sodium Phosphate5.0% estimated
- 14. Salt4.8% estimated
- 15. Potassium Chloride4.5% estimated
- 16. Sunflower Oil4.3% estimated
- 17. Calcium Carbonate4.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 8% · Fat 5%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8% |
| Fat | 5% |
| Fibre | 1% |
| Moisture | 82% |
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: Wellness Pet Food
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 1-800-225-0904
- Address
- Wellness Pet, 77 South Bedford Street, Suite 500, Burlington, MA 01803-5220, USA
- Contact page
- www.wellnesspetfood.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.wellnesspetfood.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
Trustpilot: 2.6/5 · 14 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a total score of 46 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +2.7 points, while the additives in the recipe added +5.7 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6 points, and the additive load deducted -5.6 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.70 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.115 | -1.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.092 | -0.74 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 35.3% | 0.163 | +5.74 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 14.9% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| Recipe graded poor | 20.6% | -0.065 | -1.34 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.7% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -25.07 | 0.222 | -5.57 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.70 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.115 | -1.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.092 | -0.74 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 35.3% | 0.163 | +5.74 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 14.9% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 20.6% | -0.065 | -1.34 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.7% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -25.07 | 0.222 | -5.57 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 46.1
- Final score
- 46/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8 | 38.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 5 | 23.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 4.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 79% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Additives declared, Feeding guidance given, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete and balanced for everyday feeding, mixing or snacking" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete and balanced for everyday feeding, mixing or snacking (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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