Wellness CORE+ Adult Dry Cat Food for Indoor Cats
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- Cat
A grain-free, chicken and turkey indoor cat food with urinary tract support called out on the label, sized as a 5 pound bag for single-cat households or trial feeding.
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4.5★ across 1,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
A 5 pound bag of grain-free dry kibble for adult indoor cats, built around chicken, turkey and chicken meal as the named proteins. The label lists it as soy free and wheat free with no added hormones, aimed at cats needing indoor-specific nutrition.
Wellness positions this recipe around indoor cats specifically, with the label noting support for overall health and urinary tract health, a common focus point for cats with reduced activity and water intake indoors. It is a high protein formula per the label's nutrient content claim, though the exact protein percentage is not in the available specs. The 5 pound bag size suits testing the recipe or feeding a single cat before committing to a larger bag.
- 5 lb bag, grain-free kibble
- Chicken, turkey and chicken meal recipe
- Formulated for indoor adult cats
- Soy-free and wheat-free
Who it's for
Owners of indoor adult cats looking for a grain-free chicken and turkey recipe with urinary tract support on the label will find this fits. Owners needing a large bulk bag for multiple cats may prefer a bigger package size than the 5 pounds offered here.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Named proteins: chicken, turkey and chicken meal
- Grain-free, soy-free and wheat-free per label
- Formulated for indoor cats with urinary support claim
- 5 pound bag is small for multi-cat homes
- Exact protein percentage not listed in specs
- Grain-free may not suit cats without dietary need for it
Performance notes
The recipe is formed around named animal proteins, chicken and turkey plus chicken meal, rather than generic meat by-products, and is manufactured without soy or wheat according to the allergen information field. The indoor-specific positioning ties to the label's urinary tract health claim, a common concern for cats with lower activity levels.
Specifications
| Brand | Wellness |
|---|---|
| Model | 8852 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 5-lb |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 5 pounds |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Dry Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor cats |
| Asin | B06XB33BLF |
| Specific Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Additional Features | Grain-free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,255 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #104 in Dry Cat Food |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8852 |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | No Added Hormones |
| Item Form | Dry |
| Model Number | 8852 |
| Manufacturer | Wellness Pet LLC |
| Upc | 076344088523 |
| Allergen Information | Soy Free, Wheat Free |
| Product Benefits | Supports overall health and urinary tract health |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | grain-free |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '1,496', 'stars': '4.5'} |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dry cat food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellness CORE+ Adult Dry Cat Food for Indoor CatsThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 1,400 | 4.3 / 5 |
| IAMS Proactive Health Dry Cat FoodIAMS | 4.8 / 5 | 37,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Purina ONE Natural, Low Fat, Weight Control, Indoor Dry Cat Food, +Plus Indoor Advantage…Purina | 4.8 / 5 | 26,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Dry Cat FoodHill's | 4.7 / 5 | 17,400 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Nutrish Indoor Complete ChickenNutrish | 4.6 / 5 | 18,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Wellness 8852
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is Wellness CORE+ model 8852 grain-free?
Yes, the label lists it as a grain-free recipe made with chicken, turkey and chicken meal.
Is this cat food meant for indoor cats specifically?
Yes, the specific uses field lists indoor cats, and the label ties the recipe to urinary tract health support.
What bag size does this come in?
This listing is the 5 pound bag; check the package size name if you need a different quantity.