Tomlinson's carries the complete lines of all Wellness products: Super5Mix, CORE, and Simple Food Solutions foods in both dry and canned formulas for dogs and Wellness and CORE foods in dry, pouch, and canned formulas for cats. We also carry the complete line of Wellness treats and a selection of the Old Mother Hubbard treats.
The Wellness Difference
At Wellness, we believe that animals' nutritional needs always come first, even over cost. Wellness diets represent the most nutritious ingredients used in the correct proportions for optimum health benefits. We seek ingredients that we ourselves would eat and that provide naturally occurring minerals, vitamins and antioxidants, in order to minimize the need for additional supplements. And, we do not use artificial colors in our foods, with natural preservatives used only in some of our treats and in limited portions.
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Wellness believes that food is the first step to a long, happy and healthy life and a proper diet can be a preventative step to combat future ill-health. We constantly innovate, in order to provide the most healthy, delicious nutrition for the animals that depend on us, using the latest in research and advice from our team of Animal Nutritionists, Veterinarians and Food Scientists.
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Thoughtful Nutrition for the Different Needs of Cats and Dogs
We believe that cats and dogs have different nutritional needs - because cats are carnivores and dogs are omnivores. For cats, we create diets from animal food sources, berries, and other highly digestible ingredients with low magnesium and ash levels. This ensures overall well being, vitality, and urinary tract health. For dogs, we create balanced diets similar to high quality human diets - a healthy blend of meats, vegetables, and grains.
For special diets, such as weight management diets for dogs, or hairball diets for cats, we add carefully selected ingredients such as nutrient-rich fibers. We never use "fillers" and always look for additional ingredient benefits such as higher levels of vitamins and minerals that are available in some fiber sources.
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The Wellness Way: What Goes In
Quality Protein Sources for Muscular Skeletal Health
We use real meat as our first ingredient and primary source of protein in most of our diets.
We also use a delicious digestible combination of other protein sources that offer all the essential amino acids – the building blocks of bone and muscle.
Wholesome Grains for Healthy Fiber and Energy
We use high quality grains that provide essential vitamins and nutrients, such as oatmeal and barley.
For some recipes we also use grains like rice which are highly digestible and are low in magnesium (which is particularly important for cats).
Full Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables for Cell Health
We provide a full rainbow of all-natural antioxidant protection, to help deter over 60 degenerative diseases including kidney disease, heart disease and even cancer.
Carefully Chosen Fats and Oils for Skin & Coat Health
We use wholesome vegetable fats such as sunflower oil, canola oil, flaxseed, and olive oil, which are high in the essential fatty acids such as Linoleic and Alpha Linoleic acids.
For cats, we also use animal fats such as chicken fat, to provide Arachadonic acid, which cats do not produce for themselves.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Joint Health
We add these nutrients for preventative joint maintenance and inflammation reduction.
Taurine for Heart Health
We add taurine to help prevent certain heart conditions that can occur in dogs and to provide an essential nutrient for cats.
Botanical Extracts for Antioxidant Protection
We add selected botanical extracts such as green tea and lycopene, to provide valuable antioxidants that help fight cell-damaging free radicals.
The Wellness Way: What Stays Out
No Meat By-Products
Meat by-products may contain intestines, lungs, spleen, kidneys, brains, blood, bone, stomachs, beaks, feathers, and feet. Pets should not eat by-products that are not fit for human consumption.
No Corn
Corn and corn by-products are commonly used as cheap fillers in many pet foods. They are a source of "empty calories" as they are low in vitamins and minerals.
No Wheat by-Products
Wheat by-products such as wheat millings and wheat mill run are cheap fillers derived from the leftovers from human food processing. And wheat is an allergen for many dogs and some cats.
No Soy
Soybean is an inexpensive way to get protein and bulk in pet foods. However, it is difficult to digest as it contains chemicals that block protein digestion. Soy is also a common allergen for cats and dogs.
No Artificial Preservatives such as BHA and BHT
Artificial preservatives are inappropriate for a daily diet, as they have no nutritional value and may be harmful in excess.
Scientific studies have linked BHA (Butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) with certain types of cancer in humans, and there is little information regarding the safety of long-term use for pets.
No Artificial Colors and Flavors
We believe that natural sources are the best for animals' safety and well-being.
No Excessive Sweeteners
Beet pulp sugar, sucrose, and corn syrup are widely used. However, if they are used in excess they may put stress on the pancreas and adrenals, and could lead to diabetes.
No Excessive Salt
Salt is used by some manufacturers to increase palatability. We believe it should be used only at the low levels that are needed for cellular health. Excessive salt intake can lead to hypertension, kidney stress, colon irritation and many other ailments.
Tomlinson's carries the complete lines of all Wellness products: Super5Mix, CORE, and Simple Food Solutions foods in both dry and canned formulas for dogs and Wellness and CORE foods in dry, pouch, and canned formulas for cats. We also carry the complete line of Wellness treats and a selection of the Old Mother Hubbard treats.
