New CORE Digestive Health Foods for Dogs and Cats
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There’s nothing pets love more than a good belly rub, and now, they’ll have happy bellies for a new reason. Wellness® Natural Pet Food, maker of food and treats for dogs and cats, presents Wellness CORE® Digestive Health, a line of recipes that are crafted with digestive enzymes, prebiotic fibers and probiotics to promote wellbeing from the inside out.

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Wellness CORE® Digestive Health recipes are crafted with prebiotic fibers and probiotics to promote wellbeing from the inside out.

A healthy pet starts with a happy belly because gut health goes beyond just the digestive system. Digestive health is responsible for seventy percent of the immune system, impacts overall wellbeing and supports protection from toxins and allergens. Wellness CORE Digestive Health products are highly digestible, support a healthy microbiome and immunity, promote lustrous coat and healthy skin and encourage vitality for optimal energy, helping pets achieve whole-body health. This addition to the Wellness CORE family was scientifically crafted by a team of nutritional experts to support digestive health and fuel pets’ best lives.

The new CORE Digestive Health product line comes in response to the growing number of pet parents who are looking to naturally support their pets’ digestive health through their daily meals and nutrition sources. Research conducted by Wellness[1] revealed that 78 percent of pet parents rank easier digestion or better digestion as extremely or very important when weighing health benefits provided in food for dogs or cats. Available in both dry and wet recipes, Wellness CORE Digestive Health provides a product for every pet belly:

  • Wellness CORE Digestive Health Probiotic-Coated Kibble Recipes with Wholesome Grains are formulated with no added wheat, corn, soy, or artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. The probiotic-coated kibble is crafted with digestive enzymes and a unique blend of prebiotic fibers to support digestive health for wellbeing. Kibble recipes for dogs are available in Whitefish and Brown Rice, Chicken and Brown Rice and Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice recipes. Kibble recipes for cats are available in Chicken & Rice and Salmon & Rice recipes. 
  • Wellness CORE Digestive Health Pate Recipes provide savory flavor and texture with superfoods such as pumpkin and papaya to promote digestive health, plus Omega-3 fatty acids to help nourish skin and coat and essential vitamins and minerals to support immunity. Pate recipes for dogs are available in Chicken, Beef, and Lamb recipes. A pate variety pack is available with Chicken & Beef recipes. Cats can enjoy pate wet recipes in Chicken, Turkey, Whitefish, and Salmon recipes, or select multiple flavors in the Chicken & Turkey variety pack and Salmon & Whitefish variety pack.

“At Wellness, the root of everything we do is focused on promoting our pets’ best lives, and the Wellness CORE Digestive Health product line is our latest innovation to deliver what pet parents want and what we know pets need to achieve overall wellness,” said Dr. Danielle Bernal, staff veterinarian at Wellness Natural Pet Food. “For the same reason we seek it for ourselves, we seek it for our pets: digestive health is the gateway to whole-body wellbeing. We’re proud to bring our first pet food with digestive enzymes to the market through this innovative new family of products.”

Wellness CORE Digestive Health recipes are heading to Pet Specialty stores and online retailers starting now. For more information, please check the WHERE TO BUY section on our Wellness website or contact us via CHAT and we’d be happy to help!

1 Hanover Research Group survey of U.S. cat or dog owners, May 2020.
What are the Benefits of Freeze Dried Dog Food?
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Today, dog food is available in a wide variety of formats, flavors and forms. Since freeze dried dog food has recently become more popular, many pet parents have questions about this new type of dog food. Here, we’ll break down what freeze dried dog food is, as well as the benefits and challenges that come along with feeding your dog freeze dried food. Then we’ll share our recommendation for how to incorporate freeze dried food into your dog’s diet.
First, let’s cover why freeze-dried dog food is becoming popular. Pet parents and nutritionists agree that high quality, proteins like turkey, chicken or salmon, often found in freeze dried foods, deliver excellent nutrition. Protein is essential for the growth and maintenance of almost all the tissues in a dog’s body. At a molecular level, dietary protein supplies the amino acids necessary for the body to build hair, skin, muscles, cartilage, tendons and ligaments. And to a dog, a protein-rich diet will most always be their top preference, because high-quality meat ingredients deliver a delicious aroma and taste.

What is freeze dried dog food?

Freeze-drying is a technique that preserves raw ingredients such as fresh meat to deliver a finished dog food product which is safe, shelf stable and lightweight. Freeze dried dog food is technically raw and full of nutrients. 

What are the benefits of feeding freeze dried dog food?

Freeze-dried dog food provides minimally processed nutrition for dogs which appeals to pet parents seeking an alternative to plain kibble. Excelling on taste, freeze dried dog food can be used as a full meal for fussy eaters, or a tasty topper for all dogs to add an element of variety to their meals.   

  • Minimally processed
  • Preserves taste of meat ingredients
  • Preserves ingredient nutritional value

How is dog food freeze-dried?

Freeze-drying is a special form of drying that removes moisture at very low temperatures. In freeze-drying, raw ingredients are initially frozen and then placed in a strong vacuum that converts the water in the food into vapor. You may already be purchasing freeze dried foods for yourself, with some examples being instant coffee or cereal with freeze dried berries.

How does freeze-drying impact the nutritional content of the food?

Freeze-drying preserves more of the nutritional content of the raw ingredients as compared to other methods such as cooking or dehydrating pet food. Because the raw meat ingredients are freeze-dried, it helps to leave in tact the wholesome nutrition that is naturally present. 

What types of freeze dried dog foods are available

Freeze dried dog foods include everything from tasty meat treats, to freeze dried dog food mixers or toppers and even complete and balanced freeze-dried meals.

Are all freeze-dried dog foods the same?

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Whilst the technique is similar between brands and companies, the difference will instead come down to what types of foods and ingredients are being freeze dried. High quality products often include full meat pieces and visible fruits and vegetables. Some brands with freeze dried dog products may not freeze dry cuts of whole raw meat. Instead, they may use a mix of ingredients to create a meat nugget like that of a hamburger or sausage.  

Should I be worried about the bacteria from fresh meat in freeze-dried dog food?

If you are thinking of feeding freeze dried dog food, it’s best to reach out to a brand in order to understand how they ensure the safety of their products. At Wellness, the quality and safety of every recipe we craft is paramount in all that we do. That is why every batch of meat that we freeze dry undergoes a special High-Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) treatment step prior to the freeze-drying process. This innovative safety step adds additional pressure which destroys bacteria whilst maintaining the integrity of the ingredients. 

How can I incorporate freeze dried food into my dog’s diet?

Dog food diets that are made of completely freeze-dried ingredients can be quite costly, may be hard to find, and may not be suitable for all dogs. Our recommendation is to incorporate some freeze-dried nutrition into your dog’s diet, while still maintaining the convenience of feeding your dog on their regular schedule.

About Wellness CORE dog food products with 100% freeze dried meat:

At Wellness CORE we believe firmly in always doing things the right way and never the easy way, so our freeze dried products feature only 100% meat ingredients. We produce our freeze-dried products in our company-owned facilities in Minneapolis, MN.

Wellness CORE offers pet parents premium freeze dried products such as Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters. Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters are freeze dried meat pieces that can be added to any current wet or dry dog food to customize a dog’s meal and add some extra protein. At Wellness, we also offer Wellness CORE RawRev, which combines Wellness CORE’s nutrient-dense, high-protein kibble with pieces of 100% freeze dried meat evenly dispersed throughout the bag. The inclusion of these 100% freeze dried meat pieces in every scoop means your dog will get the crave worthy aroma of meat along with the nutritional benefits of high-protein, mineral-rich freeze-dried meat.

Our Wellness CORE RawRev dog foods are available in both grain free and with wholesome grains varieties. Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters can be added to your dog’s existing food without transitioning, but if you are planning on transitioning your dog from a current food to Wellness CORE RawRev with freeze-dried meat, you should slowly transition your dog to the new food over the course of 3-5 days to avoid any digestive issues.

If you need help determining which Wellness CORE RawRev or CORE Bowl Boosters recipe would be best for your dog, please reach out to us at 800.225.0904, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm ET to speak with one of our knowledgeable Consumer Affairs team members. Also, keep in mind that our products are guaranteed, so if something you try doesn’t work for your dog, you can return it for a full refund.

Has your dog tried Wellness CORE RawRev? If so, share your photos by using @wellnesspetfood and #WellnessCORERawRev on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook for a chance to be featured. 

CORE Digestive Health – Lamb Pate

Wellbeing starts with a healthy gut. Wellness CORE Digestive Health is a highly digestible paté crafted with prebiotic fiber and superfoods such as pumpkin & papaya to support digestive health for wellbeing. Fuel your dog’s best life, starting with digestive health.

CORE Digestive Health – Beef Pate

Wellbeing starts with a healthy gut. Wellness CORE Digestive Health is a highly digestible paté crafted with prebiotic fiber and superfoods such as pumpkin & papaya to support digestive health for wellbeing. Fuel your dog’s best life, starting with digestive health.

CORE Digestive Health – Chicken Pate

Wellbeing starts with a healthy gut. Wellness CORE Digestive Health is a highly digestible paté crafted with prebiotic fiber and superfoods such as pumpkin & papaya to support digestive health for wellbeing. Fuel your dog’s best life, starting with digestive health.

Wellness Homestyle Stew – Lamb & Beef Stew with Brown Rice & Apples

Delicious, chunky, slow-cooked homestyle stew with tender cuts of premium protein and veggies in a savory gravy. Complete and balanced for everyday feeding, mixing or snacking!

Wellness Homestyle Stew – Grain Free Beef Stew with Carrots & Potatoes

Delicious, chunky, slow-cooked homestyle stew with tender cuts of premium protein and veggies in a savory gravy. Complete and balanced for everyday feeding, mixing or snacking!

Wellness Homestyle Stew – Grain Free Turkey & Duck Stew with Sweet Potatoes & Cranberries

Delicious, chunky, slow-cooked homestyle stew with tender cuts of premium protein and veggies in a savory gravy. Complete and balanced for everyday feeding, mixing or snacking!

Complete Health™ Pâté – Kitten: Chicken

Wellness® Complete Health™ Pâté Kitten Recipe is carefully formulated to provide the extra energy kittens need in the form of calories, fat and protein to fuel all of their growing, playing and discovering. Our Kitten Recipe is made with natural, wholesome ingredients free from grains, carrageenan, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Complete Health™ Pâté – Kitten: Whitefish & Tuna

Wellness® Complete Health™ Pâté Kitten Recipe is carefully formulated to provide the extra energy kittens need in the form of calories, fat and protein to fuel all of their growing, playing and discovering. Our Kitten Recipe is made with natural, wholesome ingredients free from grains, carrageenan, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Complete Health™ Pâté – Beef & Salmon

Wellness® Complete Health™ Pâté Beef & Salmon Recipe is an excellent source of high quality protein and essential fatty acids, made with natural, wholesome ingredients free from grains, carrageenan, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Complete Health™ Pâté – Beef & Chicken

Wellness® Complete Health™ Pâté Beef & Chicken Recipe is an excellent source of high quality protein and essential fatty acids, made with natural, wholesome ingredients free from grains, carrageenan, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

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30/07/2014

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