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title: "CORE Kitten Dry Cat Food for Indoor & Outdoor Cats, Grain Free, Natural, Original Turkey, Turkey Meal and Chicken (5 Pound Bag)"
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# 100% grain-free, natural ingredients 55% premium animal protein DHA-enriched for brain & eye development CORE Kitten Dry Cat Food for Indoor & Outdoor Cats, Grain Free, Natural, Original Turkey, Turkey Meal and Chicken (5 Pound Bag)

**Brand:** wellness
**Price:** 80863CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Elevate your kitten’s mealtime to a gourmet health ritual!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CORE Kitten Dry Cat Food for Indoor & Outdoor Cats, Grain Free, Natural, Original Turkey, Turkey Meal and Chicken (5 Pound Bag) by wellness
- **How much does it cost?** 80863CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- wellness enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wellness brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Brain Boosting DHA:** Enhanced with salmon oil DHA to support sharp cognitive development and vibrant vision.
- • **Crafted in the USA:** Made in a state-of-the-art facility with globally sourced, non-GMO ingredients you can trust.
- • **Whole-Body Wellness:** Supports skin, coat, digestion, immunity, teeth, and hydration—because your kitten deserves total health.
- • **Grain-Free, Guilt-Free:** Crafted without grains, fillers, or artificial nasties—pure, clean nutrition for the mindful pet parent.
- • **Protein-Packed Perfection:** 55% high-quality animal protein fuels your kitten’s natural carnivore cravings and growth.

## Overview

Wellness CORE Kitten Dry Cat Food is a premium, grain-free formula designed for indoor and outdoor kittens. Packed with 55% high-quality animal protein from turkey, chicken, and turkey meal, it supports optimal growth and development with added DHA from salmon oil. This nutrient-dense recipe promotes whole-body health including skin, coat, digestion, immunity, and hydration. Made in the USA with non-GMO ingredients, it offers a natural, vet-backed nutrition solution free from fillers, grains, and artificial additives.

## Description

Wellness CORE Natural Grain Free Dry Cat Food Kitten Health Turkey & Chicken Recipe is healthy, 100% natural grain free cat food for kittens made with chicken, turkey, whitefish, salmon oil and cranberries to help support your kitten's optimal health and fortified with antioxidants, probiotics, vitamins and minerals, including fish and flax omega blend for healthy skin and coat and DHA for brain and eye development. Wellness CORE grain free cat food formulas are based on the nutritional philosophy that cats thrive on a diet mainly comprised of meat. Each grain free, nutrient-rich formula provides high quality protein for your cat with no meat by-products or fillers, grain, corn, soy, wheat-gluten or artificial preservatives, colors or flavors.

Review: Excellent Value. High quality ingredients. - This is the best food for a good price. Not just grain-free, but better quality meat sources as well. I did tons of research and have owned many cats my entire life. I also used to work at a locally owned exotic pet store, and we also sold top shelf cat a dog food, this was one of our brands. We only sold the best of the best. But that’s not where I’ve done my research, I have compared invented and their sources for pretty much all brands, many times I update the research to make sure the ingredients stay the same. Nowadays I use ChatGPT I know I know, ai is bad for the environment but it cuts my research time to just a fraction and gives me all the sources so I can check, as well as gives me side by side comparisons of all the brands I input into the ChatGPT app. There are better (albeit much more expensive) food options out there, but if you want the best of the affordable food out there, this is it. 🌞 I highly recommend Wellness Core cat food. ———————————— Also, (nothing to do with Wellness brand, but as a word of advice for any pet food, or human food for that matter) note that lots of brands will say “grain free” but actually have other stuff in their food that isn’t great and/or will have poorly sourced meat products and other fillers, giving your pet similar if not the same low quality as grain foods because the advertising label is not telling you about the rest of the stuff inside. TLDR: “Grain-free” labels on super cheap pet foods are often there just as advertising but still aren’t actually good. Do your research about the ingredients even on “Grain-Free” labeled foods.
Review: Good quality food, kitten doesn't care for the taste - Wellness Core Kitten Dry: Turkey and Chicken Liver I did a lot of research when I got my new kitten. It's my second cat and the first one had care decisions made by my parents because they were footing the bill. After researching I came up with two high quality dry foods. Wellness Core Kitten Dry and Orijen. Orijen is supposed to be better and I've read all kinds of reviews and places that say it's so. However, I came across information that says cats are getting sick from eating it. Further research indicated that this is a canadian company and owners had glowing reviews of the food when it came from their canadian facility, but they opened a facility in kentucky and all american purchases come from this facility. They reported vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, dry looking hair, etc... I can't say how much of this is the Orijen food and how much is outside factors, but they coincide to closely for me to take a chance. Instead I went with my #2, which was Wellness Core Kitten dry. I don't feed this exclusively, but per directions and supplemented with the same flavor and line of kitten wet food. My kitten was abandoned at an acquaintances house at 2 weeks old. I got her at 5 weeks. She was on an adult wet food. I did my research and switched her to Wellness Complete Kitten Pate. They said that you need to give a kitten multiple meals a day or basically free feed till they're 12 months old, because they need it all to grow. I can't do multiple meals a day because I work. Instead I bought wet food with the assumption that she'd eat a little when she finished her wet food and got hungry. I considered it a supplement that she wouldn't eat too much of. Apparently, I was wrong. She started eating more of the dry food and leaving the wet food in the bowl to turn. I was throwing out a decent amount of fairly pricey wet food. Knowing that Royal Canin wasn't nearly as high quality as I wanted, I looked around and found that the best brands of dry food were this brand and Orijen. Orijen was considered the superior brand every where I looked. However, while everyone had glowing reviews of what came out of the Canadian facility, they've apparently built a facility in Kentucky and everything you buy in the USA comes from that facility. People reported vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and lack luster coat. You could consider that these might be cause by a third factor, but there were too many similar reports for me to trust it. I didn't see any issues with the dog version. The issue I ran into, and it's not really a bad one, was that my kitten apparently prefers the taste of the Royal Canin. I took a week a transferred her over to the Wellness Core Kitten Dry, but I'd taught her to sit for food and she'd sit near a full bowl of dry and when I'd look at her, she'd sit, indicating she wanted food. Since the bowl was full I can only surmise that she didn't like it. As soon as I sprinkled a little Royal Canin over it, she dove into it and ate it all. Occasionally, I'll see here do this when she's eaten most of her food and the little left doesn't have any of her old food mixed in. The upside of this is because she had no problems with the change in flavor of the wet food, she now eats it in a timely manner and I don't have to throw any out. With her only getting (1) 3oz can per day and 1/2 cup of the dry split over two feedings, per their directions based on age, I can afford to buy her the more expensive Wellness Core Kitten Wet 'Turkey and Chicken Liver'. That's good, because I think she became fatigued of the chicken pate flavor. She didn't seem to really care for it. Once I gave her the option of the turkey and chicken liver, she dived right in. I think she just needed a change. Overall, I think this is a high quality food, though without artificial flavor enhancements, your cat may not be in love with the flavor. I'm having minor weight issues with my cat as well. She's not heavy, but is leaning in that direction. It's partially because it's winter and her activity levels have reduced because she doesn't go outside as much, partly because she's slowed down from her spastic kitten energy levels, but also because this food has an 18% fat content. There average cat food is 12% and weight maintenance is 10%, so she's getting almost a double ration of fat in this kitten food. I do limit her food to the recommended amount and she doesn't get snacks. I'm hoping that when she's switched to an adult food her weight will drop off. I also hope that with different flavors she'll eat just the food and not need the other sprinkled on top.

## Features

- SAVORY FOOD KITTENS LOVE: Because cats naturally crave meat, each bite is packed with 55 percent high quality animal protein for an amazing flavor cats love; nutrient dense recipe helps support optimal health and development with added DHA from salmon oil
- ELEVATED NUTRITION FOR A LIFETIME OF WELLBEING: Wellness CORE pairs the best of science and natural; working with our staff of vets, nutritionists and scientists, we create each diet to deliver everything your cat needs to thrive, for a lifetime
- WHOLE BODY HEALTH: This recipe is crafted to deliver everything your cat needs to be healthy; energy for playtime, a lustrous skin and coat, sound digestion and immunity, strong teeth and healthy eyes, plus controlled minerals for healthy hydration
- CATISFACTION PROMISE: Wellness CORE offers a full range of wet and dry food to support your cat's specific cat preferences and needs; with dozens of tastes and textures, we are confident you will find one your feline will love
- MADE IN THE USA: using only the finest globally sourced ingredients, we prepare each of our diets in our own state of the art facility; we craft delicious natural recipes with wholesome, non GMO ingredients chosen for their nutritional benefits

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06X9PD36H |
| ASIN  | B06X9PD36H |
| Age Range Description | Kitten |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,941 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #96 in Dry Cat Food |
| Brand Name | Wellness |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Care Instructions | Instructions: Serve at room temperature.Cover and refrigerate the unused portion. Always provide access to clean, fresh water. |
| Color | Turkey |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,351) |
| Date First Available | February 24, 2017 |
| Date First Available  | February 24, 2017 |
| Directions | Age in Months Dry Food Alone (cups/day) Dry Food Alone (grams/day) Combination Feeding 1 - 4 ¼ - ½ 32 - 73 ¼ + 3 oz can† 5 - 8 ½ - ⅔ 59 - 80 ½ + 3 oz can† 9 - 12 ½ - ⅔ 67 - 78 ½ + 3 oz can† |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.25 x 8.01 x 14.5 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.16 x 8.07 x 4.29 inches |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Item model number | 8842 |
| Item model number  | 8842 |
| Manufacturer | Wellness Pet LLC |
| Manufacturer  | Wellness Pet LLC |
| Manufacturer recommended age  | 1 month and up |
| Model Name | Wellness CORE Grain-Free Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food, 5 Pound Bag |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 4.25 x 8.01 x 14.5 inches; 5 Pounds |
| Size | 5 Pound (Pack of 1) |
| Specific Uses for Product | Nutrition, Oral Health, Urinary Tract Health |
| Style | Food |
| Target Audience Keyword | house-cats, house-cats; cats |
| Warranty Description | The Wellness Guarantee: If for any reason you or your cat are not satisfied with this product, return it to Amazon for a refund. |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Kitten
- **Brand:** Wellness
- **Flavor:** Turkey, Chicken & Salmon Oil
- **Item Form:** Dry
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Nutrition, Oral Health, Urinary Tract Health

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How should I transition my dog or cat to Wellness?**
A: The best way to transition onto a new food is to gradually introduce the food by mixing it with the old diet. This is particularly important when the new food is much tastier than the old, as is the case with Wellness.​

**Q: What sets Wellness Pet Food apart from other brands?​**
A: Wellness Pet Food complete and balanced recipes provide vet-recommended, scientifically-proven nutrition made with ingredients like natural chicken, fish, or meat to support your pet’s whole-body health and happiness.​

**Q: What is the shelf life of Wellness Pet Food?​**
A: Wellness dry foods have an expiration of 18 months from date of manufacture. Wellness canned foods have an expiration of 3 years from date of manufacture. Dog & cat plastic cups have an expiration of 2-3 years from date of manufacture.​

**Q: How long can I store an opened can of Wellness wet food in the refrigerator?​**
A: If the canned food is well covered or sealed from the surrounding environment, the food should last up to 3-4 days. It is advised to consume before this time.​

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Value. High quality ingredients.
*by H***C on January 24, 2026*

This is the best food for a good price. Not just grain-free, but better quality meat sources as well. I did tons of research and have owned many cats my entire life. I also used to work at a locally owned exotic pet store, and we also sold top shelf cat a dog food, this was one of our brands. We only sold the best of the best. But that’s not where I’ve done my research, I have compared invented and their sources for pretty much all brands, many times I update the research to make sure the ingredients stay the same. Nowadays I use ChatGPT I know I know, ai is bad for the environment but it cuts my research time to just a fraction and gives me all the sources so I can check, as well as gives me side by side comparisons of all the brands I input into the ChatGPT app. There are better (albeit much more expensive) food options out there, but if you want the best of the affordable food out there, this is it. 🌞 I highly recommend Wellness Core cat food. ———————————— Also, (nothing to do with Wellness brand, but as a word of advice for any pet food, or human food for that matter) note that lots of brands will say “grain free” but actually have other stuff in their food that isn’t great and/or will have poorly sourced meat products and other fillers, giving your pet similar if not the same low quality as grain foods because the advertising label is not telling you about the rest of the stuff inside. TLDR: “Grain-free” labels on super cheap pet foods are often there just as advertising but still aren’t actually good. Do your research about the ingredients even on “Grain-Free” labeled foods.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality food, kitten doesn't care for the taste
*by J***N on January 8, 2020*

Wellness Core Kitten Dry: Turkey and Chicken Liver I did a lot of research when I got my new kitten. It's my second cat and the first one had care decisions made by my parents because they were footing the bill. After researching I came up with two high quality dry foods. Wellness Core Kitten Dry and Orijen. Orijen is supposed to be better and I've read all kinds of reviews and places that say it's so. However, I came across information that says cats are getting sick from eating it. Further research indicated that this is a canadian company and owners had glowing reviews of the food when it came from their canadian facility, but they opened a facility in kentucky and all american purchases come from this facility. They reported vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, dry looking hair, etc... I can't say how much of this is the Orijen food and how much is outside factors, but they coincide to closely for me to take a chance. Instead I went with my #2, which was Wellness Core Kitten dry. I don't feed this exclusively, but per directions and supplemented with the same flavor and line of kitten wet food. My kitten was abandoned at an acquaintances house at 2 weeks old. I got her at 5 weeks. She was on an adult wet food. I did my research and switched her to Wellness Complete Kitten Pate. They said that you need to give a kitten multiple meals a day or basically free feed till they're 12 months old, because they need it all to grow. I can't do multiple meals a day because I work. Instead I bought wet food with the assumption that she'd eat a little when she finished her wet food and got hungry. I considered it a supplement that she wouldn't eat too much of. Apparently, I was wrong. She started eating more of the dry food and leaving the wet food in the bowl to turn. I was throwing out a decent amount of fairly pricey wet food. Knowing that Royal Canin wasn't nearly as high quality as I wanted, I looked around and found that the best brands of dry food were this brand and Orijen. Orijen was considered the superior brand every where I looked. However, while everyone had glowing reviews of what came out of the Canadian facility, they've apparently built a facility in Kentucky and everything you buy in the USA comes from that facility. People reported vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and lack luster coat. You could consider that these might be cause by a third factor, but there were too many similar reports for me to trust it. I didn't see any issues with the dog version. The issue I ran into, and it's not really a bad one, was that my kitten apparently prefers the taste of the Royal Canin. I took a week a transferred her over to the Wellness Core Kitten Dry, but I'd taught her to sit for food and she'd sit near a full bowl of dry and when I'd look at her, she'd sit, indicating she wanted food. Since the bowl was full I can only surmise that she didn't like it. As soon as I sprinkled a little Royal Canin over it, she dove into it and ate it all. Occasionally, I'll see here do this when she's eaten most of her food and the little left doesn't have any of her old food mixed in. The upside of this is because she had no problems with the change in flavor of the wet food, she now eats it in a timely manner and I don't have to throw any out. With her only getting (1) 3oz can per day and 1/2 cup of the dry split over two feedings, per their directions based on age, I can afford to buy her the more expensive Wellness Core Kitten Wet 'Turkey and Chicken Liver'. That's good, because I think she became fatigued of the chicken pate flavor. She didn't seem to really care for it. Once I gave her the option of the turkey and chicken liver, she dived right in. I think she just needed a change. Overall, I think this is a high quality food, though without artificial flavor enhancements, your cat may not be in love with the flavor. I'm having minor weight issues with my cat as well. She's not heavy, but is leaning in that direction. It's partially because it's winter and her activity levels have reduced because she doesn't go outside as much, partly because she's slowed down from her spastic kitten energy levels, but also because this food has an 18% fat content. There average cat food is 12% and weight maintenance is 10%, so she's getting almost a double ration of fat in this kitten food. I do limit her food to the recommended amount and she doesn't get snacks. I'm hoping that when she's switched to an adult food her weight will drop off. I also hope that with different flavors she'll eat just the food and not need the other sprinkled on top.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect!
*by Z***S on May 8, 2025*

I am thoroughly impressed with Wellness CORE+ Adult Dry Cat Food for Indoor Cats! My cat has been on this formula for a few months now, and I’ve noticed a significant improvement in her overall health and energy levels. The grain-free recipe is packed with high-quality protein from real chicken and turkey, which supports her lean muscle maintenance. One of the biggest perks is how well it suits indoor cats. My cat’s coat has become noticeably shinier and softer, and I’ve seen a reduction in hairballs, which used to be a frequent issue. The added fiber and probiotics promote healthy digestion, and the reduced fat content helps maintain an ideal weight, which is essential for indoor lifestyles. Another thing I really appreciate is that it’s made with natural ingredients, without any artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. My cat absolutely loves the taste—she eagerly finishes her bowl every time! Plus, the kibble size is just right, making it easy for her to chew. It’s comforting to know that I’m giving her food that’s not only nutrient-dense but also designed to meet the specific needs of indoor cats. I highly recommend Wellness CORE+ to any pet owner looking for a high-quality, health-conscious option.

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