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15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Worth Every Penny - Wellness CORE dry and Wellness Grain Free canned Jan 18, 2011
By K Rutledge
"KR"
Over the last two years, our older cat (now 11 years old) had ongoing issues with diarrhea and vomiting. After several trips to the vet and numerous tests that found nothing wrong, we were left thinking that this was her lot in life, sensitive to hairballs with a testy stomach. We changed her to a vet-recommended food and went on with life, but as you can imagine, she was still suffering.
She was dehydrated, her coat was rough, she was losing muscle and constantly hungry because she was essentially living life as a non-voluntary bulimic. At one point, I hoped a test for her thyroid would be positive so we could just figure out what on earth was wrong with her.
Last month I decided I didn't have anything else to lose so I started researching holistic treatments for her various symptoms. I happened upon a description of grain allergies in cats and I was astounded at the number of symptoms she had. Her eyes were always watery, her lips and gums a little swollen, and these were things her vet and I had attributed to "getting older" or her "hairball sensitivity" since none of the test had pinpointed a problem.
After some research to select a quality brand, I ordered Wellness Core Dry and Wet food. I didn't bother to transition her, just started her on it right away. Besides, she wasn't keeping down much of the other food anyway. She took to it right away, and she's a picky one.
Within two days, the diarrhea was gone. Within a week, she brought up a hairball that would shame a lesser cat. It's been a month now and the only bad thing I can say is that I wish I'd found this food sooner. No more watery eyes, no more swollen lips, and no more noxious fumes from the litter box. My husband and I cannot believe that fact, but it is true. A high-quality food WILL reduce litter box odor. I didn't believe it until I...well...didn't smell it.
I'm transitioning our other cat to it now and he already looks better for it. The food has a stronger odor than store-brand cat food. You'll also want to note that it doesn't have preservatives, so it's bound to have a stronger smell. The wet food actually smells good, for cat food. We use the Wellness Core 3oz Grain-Free Chicken. I'm sure our experiences will vary, but I've watched a cat who was the epitome of finicky, who would turn her nose up at Fancy Feast if the same flavors were served back to back, gobble the same flavor everyday for the last 30 days without complaint, and most notably, without vomit. So I'd say she gives her claw of approval.
Bottom line? It's pricy, sure. But it's worth it for us. Considering the money we're saving in paper towel clean up expenses alone, we're probably saving a buck or two. I should also thank Amazon for making it Prime eligible, so it's easier to buy it here than to find it in the store. So now, instead of begging me to feed them, our cats can start mauling the UPS man.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Cats can't get enough! Sep 20, 2008
By K. Schmidt
As soon as I brought the bag inside, my cats were swarming all over it like flies, meowing and sniffing and scratching trying to get it open, something they've never done with other dry foods! I barely got it into the kitchen cabinet without the cats. Needless to say, they HEARTILY APPROVE of the flavor and size of the kibble and scarf this stuff down. Cats are happy, I'm happy! I can also feel good about feeding them one of the few very high protein dry cat foods on the market with premium, wholesome ingredients. As soon as I switched them to CORE, their coats got much softer and silkier and their eyes cleared up, and I know it's not my imagination. They have had ZERO vomiting or stool problems as well. My cats are on their second bag of CORE and will be happily eating CORE for the forseeable future.
Cons: The bag's plastic seal is hard to re-seal, it's expensive, and it has a strong fishy odor which my cats love and I don't mind, but it may bother some humans.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Amazing results with this food! Feb 16, 2009
By Grasshopper
We tried this food after our 1-year-old Bengal kitten began to develop symptoms of food allergies (gas, bloating, constipation, vomiting).
We've been feeding Core for about 4 months now, and she has been symptom-free since the end of the first week!
In addition, our 7-year-old cat has also had remarkable and unexpected results. She has dropped weight, her eyes are bright, kitty acne on her chin has cleared, and she acts like a playful kitten again!
Other notes about this food:
-Core costs more than our previous food (Pet Promise), but they don't scarf it down like the old food. They get excited and eat for a few minutes any time the bowl is filled, but then they just return to nibble from time to time. So, a bag of Core lasts longer. Perhaps this is because they are getting the protein they need without having to eat pounds of food!
-This food smells like fish meal, and tends to give them slightly stinky breath, but it is not overpowering.
-Small, round kibble is crunchy, but not as hard and dry as most commercial dry foods. Our picky eater had no problem with the transition.
Overall, I would strongly recommend this food. I'm in awe of the truly priceless health changes we have seen in our cats, and only wish we had made the switch years ago!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Start gradually May 31, 2010
By Carol W. Seaman
My 11-year-old cat is very pioky. She will allow nothing to pass her lips except dry cat food and water...no canned cat food, milk, meat, cheese, treats...nada. So it is almost impossible to give her any kind of medication. She had developed a cough and showed some other signs of aging. After reading about the benefits of a grain-free diet I got Wellness Core for her, which she enjoyed right from the beginning . But I got too enthusiasitic about finding something she enjoyed so much, and increased the percentage of the new food too fast. She got the first stomach upset of her life with diarrhea and vomiting and feeling bad for a day, but recovered after a 24-hour fast. I backed up with the new food, and now, after about six weeks, I am up to about half the Wellness and the rest her old dry food. She is doing fantasticly! Her coat is lovely and silky, and she plays more than ever. The coughing has stopped. Her stools are great and there has been no vomiting except for two fur balls. I am delighted with the results of the change to Wellness Core.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
my cat goes crazy for this food--- might want to talk your vet to be sure it's right for your cat Feb 08, 2009
By N. Ferguson
"Two, Daisy, Hannah, and Kitten"
My 5 year old cat adores the food. She scarfed down as much as I put in her bowl, so I had to be careful not to overfeed. She definitely liked this much than the other Wellness brand options.
Since this is a very unique, extremely high protein food, you might want to talk to your vet about contraindications (kidney problems, old age?) before making the switch.
You might also want to check out Spa Select Indoor Cat Food, 7 lbs., the only other food my cat goes bananas for. It's a holistic food with human quality ingredients-- another great choice. We've settled on it because I haven't made up my mind about the ultra high protein approach of CORE.
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