Wellness Dry Dog Recipes

Whether you are looking for a food for your new dog or for your long time companion, it is important to understand the benefits of feeding your dog the best recipe to meet his/her needs. Wellness Natural Food for Pets offers a wide variety of foods to meet the needs of different life-stages and dogs with special dietary needs.

Food Allergies and Ingredient Intolerances

Food intolerance refers to a gastrointestinal response triggered by certain ingredients. For instance, a dog with a sensitive stomach may not be able to tolerate certain ingredients that then lead to diarrhea, vomiting or irritable bowel. The reasons for food intolerance are unknown.

A food allergy refers to an immune response to a particular ingredient in food that can cause itching, scratching, hot spots, hair loss, ear and eye secretions or excessive licking. A dog may be born with specific allergies, or they may build over time from prolonged exposure to certain ingredients. The most common food allergens for dogs are beef, dairy products and wheat. (The most common offenders are some of the most common ingredients in dog foods.)

Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient Diets

Wellness Simple Limited Ingredient Diets keep it simple with a single source of protein and easily digestible carbohydrates, without extra fillers or additives. All four formulas are made with naturally gluten-free ingredients, and do not contain meat by-products, wheat, corn, dairy, eggs, artificial preservatives, colors or flavors.

Simple is a natural alternative to the therapeutic diets most commonly prescribed to dogs with food allergies & food sensitivities. (Dogs with food allergies & food sensitivities should always be under the care of their veterinarian).

Simple Limited Ingredient Diets feature:

• High quality protein as the first ingredient
• Easily digestible formulas
• Flaxseed to help nourish healthy skin
• Dry and canned food offerings
• Contains no: gluten or wheat
• Two grain-free formulas available

Transitioning to Wellness

It is important to slowly transition your dog from his/her current diet as it takes a few days for the body to adapt to the new nutrient levels. To transition, gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Wellness each day, so that you are feeding 100% Wellness by day 7.