SCORE: 8.2/10
BRAND OVERVIEW
- Brand: Wellness (Complete Health line)
- Parent: WellPet LLC
- AU availability: Pet Circle, specialty retailers
- Price range: $18–25/kg dry
WSAVA COMPLIANCE
- WSAVA FRAMEWORK SCORE: 3.5/4 — WellPet employs veterinary nutritionists, AAFCO tested, own manufacturing.
- KEY ADVANTAGE OVER WELLNESS CORE: Wellness Complete Health is grain-INCLUSIVE — uses wholegrains (oatmeal, barley, brown rice). This is important for breeds with cardiac risk where grain-free is contraindicated.
Ingredient Analysis
FLAGSHIP: Wellness Complete Health Adult (Deboned Chicken, Oatmeal & Salmon Meal)
Ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Salmon Meal, Barley, Brown Rice, Peas, Chicken Fat, Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed, Fish Oil…
STRENGTHS:
- High named-protein inclusion
- Grain-inclusive (oatmeal, barley, brown rice) — safer for cardiac-risk breeds
- Salmon meal + fish oil for omega-3
- Probiotics included
- Very palatable
What Australian Dog Owners Say
Reddit (r/AusDogs): ‘Wellness Complete Health is what I recommend to Golden Retriever owners — high quality and grain-inclusive so no DCM concern.’ ‘Great palatability, my Kelpie loves it.’ ‘Expensive but worth it.’
VERDICT
WELLNESS COMPLETE HEALTH IS IDEAL FOR:
- Golden Retrievers, Boxers, Dobermanns needing grain-inclusive premium food
- Active dogs requiring high protein
- Owners wanting premium US brand with good AU availability
NOTE: For grain-free premium, choose Wellness Core. For grain-inclusive premium, choose Wellness Complete Health.
FAQ
What is the difference between Wellness and Wellness Core?
Wellness Core is high-protein grain-free. Wellness Complete Health is grain-inclusive with moderate protein levels. Complete Health is safer for breeds with cardiac DCM risk. Core is preferred for high-activity dogs needing maximum protein.
Is Wellness dog food available in Australia?
Yes — Wellness Complete Health and Wellness Core are available through Pet Circle and specialty retailers in Australia.