As modern owners place greater emphasis on nutrition during the kitten growth stage, choosing a high-quality, fully balanced kitten formula becomes especially important. The US premium brand Wellness CORE+, built on the core philosophy of high protein, grain-free and close to a cat’s carnivorous nature, is committed to giving kittens the complete nutrition they need for a strong body and healthy development.
Wellness CORE+ Kitten Grain-Free Kitten Formula Cat Food is a premium dry food designed specifically for kittens under 1 year old and pregnant or nursing queens, combining multiple animal proteins, DHA for brain development and natural prebiotics to lay a solid foundation for your cat’s golden growth period.
Main ingredients and nutritional sources
✅ High proportion of animal protein (over 50%)
- Deboned chicken: a highly digestible quality protein source that provides the amino acids kittens need for growth, supporting muscle and bone development.
- Chicken meal and turkey meal: concentrated high-protein sources, rich in natural minerals and vitamins.
- Chicken liver: rich in vitamin A and iron, supporting immunity and red blood cell production.
✅ Ingredients supporting brain and visual development
- Salmon oil (with DHA and EPA): key fatty acids that aid nervous system and brain development, promoting learning ability and visual acuity.
- Flaxseed oil: adds plant-based Omega-3 fatty acids to maintain skin health and a soft, shiny coat.
✅ Functional fruit, vegetables and natural botanicals
- Cranberry and blueberry: rich in antioxidants, helping boost immunity and urinary tract health.
- Spinach, carrot and peas: provide fibre and micronutrients, helping the digestive tract mature and keeping stools well-formed.
- Chicory root extract (prebiotic): promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, helping build a healthy digestive system.
Nutritional analysis (guaranteed values)
| Nutrient | Content |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | Min. 45% |
| Crude fat | Min. 18% |
| Crude fibre | Max. 4.5% |
| Moisture | Max. 10% |
| Ash | approx. 8% |
| Calcium / Phosphorus | approx. 1.2% / 1.0% |
| DHA (from salmon oil) | approx. 0.2% |
| Taurine | Min. 0.2% |
| Omega-6 / Omega-3 | approx. 3.3% / 0.7% |
| Calories | approx. 3,850 kcal/kg |
Features and nutritional advantages
🔹 1. High protein for a strong growth foundation
Wellness CORE+ Kitten provides a high-protein blend close to a natural carnivorous ratio, supporting bone development, muscle building and tissue repair.
For fast-metabolising kittens in their growth stage, this nutritional density effectively supports their energy needs and immune system maturation.
🔹 2. Grain-free, low-allergen digestive formula
Free from common grain allergens such as wheat, corn and soy, using peas and potato as gentle carbohydrate sources instead, improving digestibility and reducing the digestive load.
🔹 3. Supports brain and visual development
Added natural-source DHA and EPA are fatty acids essential to a kitten’s nervous and visual development, especially helpful for early intelligence and reaction ability.
🔹 4. Strengthens immunity and gut health
Cranberry and blueberry provide natural antioxidant protection, combined with chicory root prebiotics to help balance gut flora, creating a healthy digestive environment and boosting natural defences.
🔹 5. Beautiful coat and healthy skin
A balanced ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids reduces dry skin and shedding, keeping the coat soft and glossy.
Who it’s for and feeding advice
Suitable for:
- Kittens under 1 year old
- Pregnant and nursing queens
- Growing cats needing high energy and high protein support
Feeding advice:
- Feed in 2 to 4 meals per day, adjusting the amount by the cat’s age, weight and activity level.
- For the first transition, use the 7-day gradual mixing method to ensure a smooth digestive changeover.
- Ensure kittens have enough clean drinking water throughout the day.
Summary and verdict
Wellness CORE+ Kitten Grain-Free Kitten Formula Cat Food is a premium nutritional food designed for growing kittens, built around high animal protein, high-fat energy and a DHA smart formula that comprehensively supports brain development, immune protection, skin and coat, and bone growth.
Its grain-free, low-allergen formula further ensures gentle digestion and great palatability, so even fussy or sensitive-stomach kittens can eat it with confidence.
This formula is a comprehensive nutritional guardian for the kitten growth stage, and one of the top choices for owners who want to give their cat a healthy start.
