Wellness CORE Turkey & Chicken Liver Pate
Quality-focused owners who want high-protein grain-free pate with clean ingredients
Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner with Chicken
Budget-conscious owners who need affordable wet food supplementation
Score Comparison
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 Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner with Chicken
Budget-conscious owners who need affordable wet food supplementation
Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner is the most affordable wet dog food option available. It meets AAFCO standards for complete nutrition, but the ingredient quality reflects the price — by-products, unnamed proteins, and artificial additives. A functional budget choice for supplementing dry food, not a premium daily diet.
Strengths
- Lowest daily feeding cost in this comparison at ~$4/day — highly accessible
- Widely available at grocery stores, big box retailers, and online
- AAFCO-compliant complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs
Limitations
- Contains meat by-products and unnamed protein sources as primary ingredients
- Added artificial colors and preservatives in the formula
- Minimal ingredient transparency — vague sourcing and protein quality
