Wellness Super5Mix vs. CORE - YorkieTalk.com Forums

mina0710 · 03-09-2009, 04:10 PM

What is the difference? I know that CORE is protein rich. Why would I feed one over another? How do I know which to pick?

marcerella02 · 03-09-2009, 04:22 PM

Core is grain free- some people- myself included feel that dogs dont' need grain- and this is why the protein levels are higher.

chloesMama · 03-09-2009, 05:18 PM

The core (which is what I fed ) is grain free. The super5mix isn't. They are both great foods, but I prefer the grain free for my dogs.

AMD · 03-09-2009, 07:26 PM

What is the difference? CORE is grain-free, and inclusive of more meat content. (hence more protein) Super5Mix has a few [grain] fillers.
I know that CORE is protein rich.

Why would I feed one over another? Grain is not a natural part of a dog's diet, so it is avoided by many.
How do I know which to pick? The choice is obviously up to you, but I would recommend the CORE.

PrincessDiana · 03-09-2009, 10:30 PM

To the above posters. We feed Core and we love it!

mina0710 · 03-10-2009, 08:07 PM

Thanks so much!! I think when I do switch Charlie to adult food - I will go with CORE. Now I just have to decide if CORE is better or Solid Gold Wee Bits ... they have been my top two choices.

my2boyz · 03-14-2009, 04:14 PM

Wellness Core was just recommended to me. What is the protein % and has anyone had any problems with it? Has it been included in any of the recalls or are there stories about dogs getting sick from it? Also, how is their stool on WC? And last, but not least, I've heard a higher protein level in dog food can cause them to eat poo...has anyone had issues with this little problem while feeding WC?

TatumsMom · 03-14-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

Wellness Core was just recommended to me. What is the protein % and has anyone had any problems with it? Has it been included in any of the recalls or are there stories about dogs getting sick from it? Also, how is their stool on WC? And last, but not least, I've heard a higher protein level in dog food can cause them to eat poo...has anyone had issues with this little problem while feeding WC?

Tatum has been on Core now for a while ever since Innova had a formula change which made her very sick. The only difference I've noticed with her is that she put on about a half a pound (but it stopped at that). Her poop has been solid but not hard and she has never eaten poop - before or after the Core. Plus she REALLY likes the Core.

my2boyz · 03-14-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Tatum has been on Core now for a while ever since Innova had a formula change which made her very sick. The only difference I've noticed with her is that she put on about a half a pound (but it stopped at that). Her poop has been solid but not hard and she has never eaten poop - before or after the Core. Plus she REALLY likes the Core.

My dogs have always liked Innova but their stool is always soft and sometimes it gets pretty loose...that's the only thing I don't like about it.

TatumsMom · 03-14-2009, 04:29 PM

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My dogs have always liked Innova but their stool is always soft and sometimes it gets pretty loose...that's the only thing I don't like about it.

Something about the Innova formula change made Tatum really sick. She had bloody diarrhea - the first two times she got the diarrhea, she got better by being switched to a bland prescription diet and taking antibiotics but the third time, it was bloody and really scared us. It was then that I realized that although she hadn't changed food brands, they did have a formula change on the new bag she was eating and it finally dawned on me that something new in it just didn't agree with her at all. The new formula might be giving your's loose stools.

03-09-2009, 04:10 PM	#1
mina0710 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York, NY, USA Posts: 165	Wellness Super5Mix vs. CORE What is the difference? I know that CORE is protein rich. Why would I feed one over another? How do I know which to pick?

03-09-2009, 04:22 PM	#2
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Core is grain free- some people- myself included feel that dogs dont' need grain- and this is why the protein levels are higher. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

03-09-2009, 05:18 PM	#3
chloesMama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: here :) Posts: 1,182	The core (which is what I fed ) is grain free. The super5mix isn't. They are both great foods, but I prefer the grain free for my dogs. __________________ *Chloe & Sydney*

03-09-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	To the above posters. We feed Core and we love it! __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

03-09-2009, 07:26 PM	#4
AMD Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 8,986	What is the difference? CORE is grain-free, and inclusive of more meat content. (hence more protein) Super5Mix has a few [grain] fillers. I know that CORE is protein rich. Why would I feed one over another? Grain is not a natural part of a dog's diet, so it is avoided by many. How do I know which to pick? The choice is obviously up to you, but I would recommend the CORE.

03-10-2009, 08:07 PM	#6
mina0710 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York, NY, USA Posts: 165	Thanks so much!! I think when I do switch Charlie to adult food - I will go with CORE. Now I just have to decide if CORE is better or Solid Gold Wee Bits ... they have been my top two choices.

03-14-2009, 04:14 PM	#7
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	Wellness Core was just recommended to me. What is the protein % and has anyone had any problems with it? Has it been included in any of the recalls or are there stories about dogs getting sick from it? Also, how is their stool on WC? And last, but not least, I've heard a higher protein level in dog food can cause them to eat poo...has anyone had issues with this little problem while feeding WC?