Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Grain-Free Dry Cat Food Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food
Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Grain-Free Dry Cat Food and Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
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Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
7.8 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
37.00% | 36.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 2.50% |
| Calcium | 1.00% | 1.80% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% | 1.30% |
| Omega-3 | 1.30% | 1.25% |
| Omega-6 | 4.00% | 3.25% |
| Taurine | 0.20% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3840 kcal/kg | 3560 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Wild-Caught Pacific Salmon, Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal, Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Red Lentils, Coconut Oil, Herring Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Pumpkin, Natural Flavor (fish), Green Lentils, Salmon Oil, Cranberries, Apples, Dandelion Greens, Sunflower Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Taurine, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Turmeric, Dried Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
Salmon, Salmon Meal (source of Chondroitin Sulfate), Whitefish Meal (source of Glucosamine), Oatmeal, Rice, Herring Meal, Chicken Fat, Barley, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Inulin, Taurine, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Vitamin C (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate), Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin K (Menadione Sodium Bisulfite), Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Joint care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Kitten, Adult, Senior | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
Yes | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Salmon
- Whitefish
- Herring
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 7.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Whitefish, Herring.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Grain-Free Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Grain-Free Dry Cat Food and Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Salmon & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food .
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