Wellness CORE · Dry dog food · Captured May 14, 2026
Ocean Whitefish Herring Meal & Salmon Meal
Protein density is excellent and the first three ingredients are clearly named fish meals. The main compromise is the inclusion of peas and potato-based fillers high in the ingredient list.
Adult maintenanceKibblePartially verified
Methodology Dog Food Rubric v1.0. Score reconstructed from rule events; see the trail below for sources and rule citations.
Low sensitivity risk 10.0 / 10Few of the most-named adverse-reaction trigger ingredients high on the label.
Crude protein 34%High-protein bag on the guaranteed analysis panel.
Watch-outs
Common triggers on the labelSkip if your dog avoids fish, legumes. We surface this regardless of sub-score.
Value 4.0 / 10Cost per 1,000 kcal is above the category median. Cheaper options exist with comparable nutrition.
Partially verified source confidenceSome label or pricing fields rely on retailer-mediated capture rather than the manufacturer source. See evidence notes below.
Data status
Partially verified
Some primary-source fields are verified; unresolved fields remain visible.
Captured
May 14, 2026
Launch readiness
Source-capture hold.
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Packet
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Product source
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Brand Trust scoring
Brand Trust record missing.
A Brand Trust signal record has not been attached yet. The product keeps its seed Brand Trust value until source-backed signals exist.
For Ocean Whitefish Herring Meal & Salmon Meal, the main watch-outs are: this source record has not captured a verified AAFCO adequacy statement yet; the estimated cost per calorie is high compared with similar foods; some label-transparency fields, like country or facility details, are not captured in this record yet. This is an evidence read, not a medical recommendation.
6.0
Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.
8.5
Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.
6.0
Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.
10.0
Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.
4.0
ValueEstimated price per 1,000 kcal within category.
Score math
How PetScored got there.
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Nutrition Fit6.0
30% of total score
7 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Nutrition Fit is reconstructed from deterministic dog-food v1 rules using the currently available fixture fields.
RuleInputScoreEvidence
AAFCO statement matches declared life stageA verified AAFCO adequacy statement earns points only when it matches the declared life stage.
Wellness CORE Ocean Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.+3.0A
Feeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.
Wellness CORE Ocean Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.0.0A
Protein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 18-35%.
37.8%0.0A
Fat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 5.5-20%.
17.8%+2.0A
Calcium and phosphorus listedThis can earn credit once the nutrition panel stores calcium and phosphorus fields from a verified source.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0B
Calorie statement presentA calorie statement is needed for value, feeding-cost, and cross-format comparison work.
421 kcal/cup+1.0A
Large-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.
not applicable0.0A
Brand Trust8.5
25% of total score
1 scoring rule(s)2 context item(s)seed in use
Brand Trust is still using the seed subscore while source signals are captured, reviewed, or blocked by conflict.
RuleInputScoreEvidence
Brand Trust signal record missingThe prototype seed score remains in use until a Brand Trust signal record is attached.
not capturedcontextSeed
Brand Trust seed subscorePrototype score imported from the seed fixture. This keeps the public page auditable while verified rule events replace seed values.
8.5 / 10+8.5Seed
Source confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.
Partially verifiedcontextSeed
Ingredient Clarity6.0
15% of total score
8 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Ingredient Clarity is reconstructed from named-source and label-specificity rules.
RuleInputScoreEvidence
Animal protein sources named in top 10Named species such as chicken meal or salmon count as clearer than generic terms such as meat meal or poultry by-product meal.
salmon meal | salmon oil+3.0B
Fat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.
canola oil | salmon oil+2.0B
Grain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.
no grain source detected+1.0B
Preservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.
not explicitly detected0.0A
Country of manufacture statedThis can earn credit once the product source record stores a verified made-in or country-of-manufacture statement.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Manufacturer identifiableThis can earn credit once the source record identifies the manufacturer from a verified product page or label.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Co-packer or facility disclosedThis can earn credit once the product or brand source record publicly discloses the facility or co-packer.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Ingredient splitting high on labelRelated starch or pulse ingredients high on the label are flagged for transparency. This is not treated as proof of harm.
not detected0.0C
Sensitivity Risk10.0
15% of total score
9 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.
RuleInputScoreEvidence
Sensitivity baselineSensitivity Risk starts at 10 and adjusts for common exposure patterns. It is not a prediction for an individual dog.
10 / 10 before ingredient exposure adjustments+10.0A
Beef or beef-derived ingredient in top 5Beef exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score because beef is commonly reported in canine food-reaction studies.
Wellness CORE official product page captured May 14, 2026 Chewy package price captured May 14, 2026
Adequacy
Wellness CORE Ocean Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.
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About Wellness CORE Ocean Whitefish Herring Meal & Salmon Meal
What is the PetScored rating for Wellness CORE Ocean Whitefish Herring Meal & Salmon Meal?
Wellness CORE Ocean Whitefish Herring Meal & Salmon Meal scores 6.9 out of 10 on the PetScored deterministic rubric. Strongest sub-score: Sensitivity Risk. Weakest sub-score: Value. See the full sub-score breakdown and rule-event trail on the scorecard.
Is Wellness CORE Ocean Whitefish Herring Meal & Salmon Meal good for dogs with food sensitivities?
Skip this food if your dog avoids fish, legumes. These are common adverse-reaction trigger ingredients in published case series. If your dog tolerates these proteins, the sub-score reflects the population-level risk; individual dogs vary.
Is Wellness CORE Ocean Whitefish Herring Meal & Salmon Meal AAFCO complete and balanced?
Wellness CORE Ocean Whitefish Herring Meal & Salmon Meal carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "Wellness CORE Ocean Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs." This is an adult-maintenance statement — not adequate for puppies, growth, or pregnancy.
What life stage is Wellness CORE Ocean Whitefish Herring Meal & Salmon Meal for?
Per the bag, Wellness CORE Ocean Whitefish Herring Meal & Salmon Meal is intended for Adult maintenance (format: Kibble). Always cross-check the AAFCO statement on your actual bag, since recipes and life-stage designations can change between production runs.
How much does Wellness CORE Ocean Whitefish Herring Meal & Salmon Meal cost per calorie?
Captured retailer price: $84.99 for a 22 lb bag bag, at 3777 kcal/kg. PetScored Value sub-score benchmarks cost per 1,000 kcal against the category median rather than the sticker price — see the Value detail on the scorecard.