Merrick® Grain Free Dry Dog Food provides balanced nutrition with real whole foods sourced from local farmers we know and trust. This natural, grain free formula dog food is ideal for all breeds and sizes of dogs with a focus on naturall nutrient rich ingredients to support overall health.
Deboned meat is always the first ingredient. These high quality proteins help build and maintain healthy muscle tissue. Leading levels of Omega fatty acids support healthy skin and coat and packed with glucosamine and chondroitin to foster joint health. We use real whole foods like peas, apples and blueberries full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, plus easily digestible carbohydrates like potatoes and sweet potatoes offer the benefit of sustained energy without upsetting grain-sensitive systems.
INGREDIENTS:
Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Whitefish Meal, Sunflower Oil, Pea Protein, Potato Protein, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Deboned Whitefish, Salt, Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Apples, Blueberries, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols for Freshness, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Citric Acid for Freshness, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:
| Ingredient | Amount | MIN/MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 34.0% | MIN |
| Crude Fat | 14.0% | MIN |
| Crude Fiber | 4.5% | MAX |
| Moisture | 11.0% | MAX |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 4.0% | MIN |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1.0% | MIN |
| Glucosamine | 800 mg/kg | MIN |
| Chondroitin Sulfate | 800 mg/kg | MIN |
FEEDING GUIDELINES:
Using the chart, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size, breed and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed.
| Weight of Dog lbs | Calories/Day | Cups of Food/Day |
|---|---|---|
| 03 lbs | 139 | 1/3 |
| 06 lbs | 233 | 2/3 |
| 10 lbs | 342 | 1 |
| 15 lbs | 464 | 1-1/3 |
| 20 lbs | 575 | 1-3/4 |
| 30 lbs | 780 | 2-1/3 |
| 40 lbs | 968 | 3 |
| 50 lbs | 1,144 | 3-1/3 |
| 60 lbs | 1,312 | 4 |
| 70 lbs | 1,472 | 4-1/3 |
| 80 lbs | 1,627 | 4-3/4 |
| 90 lbs | 1,778 | 5-1/3 |
| 100 lbs | 1,924 | 5-3/4 |
For Dogs Over 100 lbs: Add 1/3 cup per additional 10 lbs.
Combination Feeding: Dry & Wet food in combination will help to increase the level of water in your dog's diet. If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/2 cup for every 6 oz of wet food.
Transitioning: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5 to 7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick® Grain Free Real Salmon + Sweet Potato Recipe each day.