Wellness CORE Turkey & Chicken Liver Pate
Quality-focused owners who want high-protein grain-free pate with clean ingredients
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Entree
Vet-recommended feeding programs that pair with Hill's dry food
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Wellness CORE Turkey & Chicken Liver Pate
Quality-focused owners who want high-protein grain-free pate with clean ingredients
Wellness CORE wet food matches its dry counterpart — high protein, grain-free, no artificial anything. Turkey and chicken liver provide excellent amino acid profiles. The smooth pate format is nutrient-dense and easy to mix with kibble. At ~$9/day it's premium-priced, and the grain-free DCM question remains the main caveat.
Strengths
- High-protein grain-free pate with turkey and chicken liver as top ingredients
- No wheat, corn, soy, meat by-products, or artificial additives
- Clean safety record with no recalls in 5+ years for wet food lines
Limitations
- Premium pricing at ~$9/day — one of the more expensive canned options
- Grain-free formula falls under FDA DCM investigation umbrella
- Smooth pate texture may not appeal to dogs who prefer chunks or stew
When to Choose Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Entree
Vet-recommended feeding programs that pair with Hill's dry food
Hill's Science Diet wet food follows the same formula as their dry — strong nutritional science, precise formulation, but ingredient quality that doesn't match the price. By-product meal at ~$11/day is a hard sell when competitors offer named-protein formulas for similar money. Best used in combination with Hill's dry food on vet recommendation.
Strengths
- Developed by veterinary nutritionists with feeding trial validation
- Precise nutrient balance optimized for adult dog maintenance
- Good safety record for wet food lines over the past 5+ years
Limitations
- Contains chicken by-product meal — not a premium protein source
- Premium pricing (~$11/day) for ingredient quality that trails competitors
- Minimal sourcing transparency on ingredient origins
