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PRODUCT LINE

Merrick Full Source

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RECIPES REVIEWED
6
AVG PROTEIN, DM
35.6%
AVG STARCH
32%
FDA RECALLS
1

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DEEP DIVE

Inside The Merrick Full Source Range

Across 6 recipes we review

Protein runs higher than the average food we review (35.6% vs 31.9% on a dry matter basis).

Starch is lower than average, at 32% of the food as fed.

100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (91% across the site).

33% of recipes are grain-free.

NUTRITION

How The Range Measures Up

this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 1,774 foods we review

Protein, dry matter 36% 29% to 38%
15%site avg 32%50%
Fat, dry matter 18% 17% to 19%
5%site avg 16%30%
Starch, as fed 32% 29% to 38%
10%site avg 34%60%
Kcal per cup 386 377 to 401
250site avg 390600

Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out

INGREDIENTS

What Goes In The Bowl

Egg 83% 31%
Fish 67% 43%
Chicken 50% 58%
Beef 50% 14%
Lamb 33% 16%
Duck 33% 8%
Bison 33% 1%

Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.

Ingredients Some Owners Avoid

By-products 0% 14%
Artificial colors 0% 2%
Chemical preservatives 0% 12%
Corn 0% 20%
Wheat 0% 15%
Soy 0% 11%

These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.

LIFE STAGE
  • Adult5
  • Puppy1
BREED SIZE
  • All Breeds6
SPECIAL DIETS
  • Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)2
Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food MOST PROTEIN Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food 38.2% dry matter Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Large Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food LEAST STARCH Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Large Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food 29% as fed Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food FEWEST CALORIES Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food 377 kcal per cup
RECALL HISTORY // MERRICK

1 FDA Recall On Record

MAR 27, 2020
INGREDIENT LEVEL

‎Beef dog treat varieties

See the recall log

NO LONGER SOLD

2 Discontinued Recipes

We keep reviews of discontinued recipes online, each with suggested replacements, because bags stay on shelves and in pantries for months.

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