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Complete Health Age Advantage Chicken & Sweet Potato Pate Wet Dog Food
Wellness

Complete Health Age Advantage Chicken & Sweet Potato Pate Wet Dog Food

Verified Aug 12, 2026

Dog · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a canned pate-style food for adult dogs featuring chicken and whitefish as the main animal protein sources, with barley, rice bran, and sweet potatoes providing carbohydrates and fiber. It includes added omega fatty acids, antioxidants, and joint-support ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin. The formula is aimed at supporting overall health and mobility in adult and aging dogs while offering a soft, easy-to-eat texture.

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KibbleLab Score
9.2 out of 10

Top Pick

Overall, this is a high-quality wet food option for adult and senior dogs who may benefit from extra joint and antioxidant support. It uses multiple animal protein sources, moderate fat, and a mix of grains and vegetables for balanced energy and fiber. The added omega-3s, L-carnitine, glucosamine, and chondroitin make it particularly appealing for dogs in their middle and later years, especially if they prefer a soft pate texture.

Nutritional profile 9.6
Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

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The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Antioxidant Support Joint Care
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Chicken, whitefish, and organ meats provide a good variety of high-quality animal proteins and natural micronutrients.
  • Added glucosamine and chondroitin offer targeted joint support, which can be helpful for aging or larger dogs.
  • Includes omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids plus fish oil and flaxseed to support skin, coat, and overall inflammation balance.
  • Calorie density is moderate for a wet food, which can help with weight management when portions are controlled.

Considerations

  • Contains chicken and fish, so it is not suitable for dogs with allergies to these common proteins.
  • Barley and rice bran provide healthy carbs but may not be ideal for dogs needing strict grain-free diets for specific medical reasons.
  • The relatively low as-fed protein level may not be the best fit for very high-activity or working dogs that need extra protein.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken Broth, Chicken (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Whitefish, Chicken Liver, Ground Barley, Rice Bran, Chicken Hearts, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Ground Flaxseed, Carrageenan, Guar Gum, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Canola Oil, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Carnitine, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

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Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.
02
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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03
Whitefish
Whitefish (such as pollock, cod, or haddock) is commonly used in pet foods as a lean animal protein source that provides high‑quality essential amino acids, good digestibility, and some omega‑3 fatty acids to support skin, coat and muscle maintenance. While generally palatable and useful for weight‑managed formulas, pet parents should be aware of potential fish allergies and the importance of responsible sourcing and processing to minimize contaminants; cats also require adequate dietary taurine, so whitefish should be part of a complete, balanced diet.
04
Chicken Liver
Chicken liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat commonly used in pet foods and treats as a highly palatable protein source and flavor enhancer, providing concentrated vitamins (especially vitamin A and B-complex), iron, and copper that support energy metabolism, red blood cell formation, and skin/coat health in both dogs and cats. Because it is so rich, liver should be fed in moderation—excessive intake can cause vitamin A toxicity, and its high fat content and risk of bacterial contamination mean it should be properly sourced or cooked and limited for pets with pancreatitis or specific dietary restrictions.
05
Barley
Barley is a cereal grain used in pet foods primarily as a digestible carbohydrate and source of dietary fiber (including soluble beta‑glucans), along with modest amounts of B vitamins and minerals. It can support healthy digestion, help moderate post‑meal blood sugar and aid weight management in dogs, but provides limited protein for obligate carnivores like cats, must be cooked/processed for good digestibility, and may be unsuitable for pets with grain sensitivities or calorie‑restricted diets.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
7.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
3.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
3.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
78.00%
Low High
974
kcal / Kg
345
kcal / Can
Moderate
Calorie density category
What is calorie density How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.

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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Pate
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

Brand

Wellness is WellPet’s flagship brand, offering a full range of natural pet foods including dry, canned, and toppers for dogs and cats. The brand focuses on complete, balanced nutrition using natural ingredients and is positioned within the holistic and premium segment of the market.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Wellness Pet Company
Parent company Clearlake Capital Group
Founded 2021
Headquarters Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Arkansas; Indiana
Manufacturing oversight

Products are manufactured in company-owned and partner facilities in the United States under strict quality and safety programs, including adherence to FDA and AAFCO standards for pet food production. Wellness Pet Company maintains internal quality assurance teams and ingredient traceability protocols.

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Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Wellness Complete Health Age Advantage Chicken & Sweet Potato Pate Wet Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

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We have no recalls on record for Wellness. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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