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Wellness Complete Health Small Breed

Manufacturer: Wellness

Wellness Wellness Complete Health Small Breed Turkey & Oatmeal
89Technical Score

The Wellness Complete Health Small Breed (Wellness) earned a technical score of 89/100 (rated 🌟 Superior Quality) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (92 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (85 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 31.11% protein and 16.67% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Wellness Complete Health Small Breed good?

Yes. Wellness Complete Health Small Breed is in the "Superior Quality" band of our review, with a technical score of 89/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 92) and ingredient purity (IPFI 85), with 31.11% protein and 16.67% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3720 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 144–166 g per day for an adult dog weighing 10 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)92 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)85 / 100
Final Score89

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein31.11%
Fat16.67%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of Wellness Complete Health Small Breed (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein28 %
Crude fat15 %
Crude fiber4 %
Moisture10 %
Metabolizable energy3720 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3720 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult dog per FEDIAF 2024, from the lowest value (low-activity dog; neutered or indoor cat) to the moderate one (moderately active dog; active cat). It is a starting point: adjust to your pet's body condition and your veterinarian's advice. The calculation ignores age, neutering (in dogs) and individual clinical conditions.

Recommended daily serving in grams per day of Wellness Complete Health Small Breed by the weight of the dog
Weight of the dogEnergy requirementRecommended serving
5 kg318–368 kcal/day85–99 g/day
10 kg534–619 kcal/day144–166 g/day
20 kg898–1040 kcal/day242–280 g/day
30 kg1218–1410 kcal/day327–379 g/day
40 kg1511–1750 kcal/day406–470 g/day

Formula: maintenance energy (kcal/day) = coefficient × weight(kg)^exponent. Dogs: coefficient 95 (low activity) to 110 (moderate activity), exponent 0.75 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-7, p. 55). Cats: coefficient 75 (neutered or indoor) to 100 (active), exponent 0.67 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-9, p. 57). Portion (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (food kcal/kg ÷ 1000). Source: FEDIAF, Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs, July 2024.

Ingredients

  1. 1Deboned Turkey
  2. 2Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)
  3. 3Oatmeal
  4. 4Sorghum
  5. 5Dried Yeast
  6. 6Barley
  7. 7Chicken Fat
  8. 8Salmon Meal
  9. 9Dried Plain Beet Pulp
  10. 10Flaxseed

What we like

  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓glucosamine and chondroitin
  • ✓fish meal
  • ✓rosemary extract
  • ✓no artificial colors
✓ Verified data

www.wellnesspetfood.com — guaranteed analysis and ingredient list read 2026-09-03 · second reading: www.heartypet.com — calorie content and guaranteed analysis mirror read 2026-09-03 · DIVERGENCE FLAGGED: concordpetfoods.com and heartypet.com show Moisture 11.0% max while the manufacturer shows 10.0% max, confirmed twice by direct fetch; the numeric field keeps the manufacturer value

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Frequently asked questions about Wellness Complete Health Small Breed

What is the technical score of Wellness Complete Health Small Breed?
Wellness Complete Health Small Breed (Wellness) scores 89/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (92 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (85 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does Wellness Complete Health Small Breed have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Wellness Complete Health Small Breed has 31.11% protein and 16.67% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
Is Wellness Complete Health Small Breed a good food for dogs?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Wellness Complete Health Small Breed is "Superior Quality" (score 89/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, glucosamine and chondroitin. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

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