Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Lamb & Venison Dry Dog Food

Top 5 ingredients of Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Lamb & Venison Dry Dog Food are Deboned Lamb, Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Salmon Meal, and Oatmeal.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min.): 26%

Crude Fat (min.): 16%

Crude Fiber (max.): 3.5%

Moisture (max.): 11%

Calories: 3,582 kcal/kg, 380 kcal/cup

Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Lamb & Venison Dry Dog Food Ingredients

Deboned Lamb, Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Salmon Meal, Oatmeal, Barley, Dried Egg Product, Sunflower Oil, Tapioca, Quinoa, Venison, Natural Flavor, Venison Liver, Lamb Liver, Salt, Beef Cartilage, Beef, Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Beef Liver, Choline Chloride, Salmon Oil, 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 Acetate, 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

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Deboned Lamb is a highly nutritious and easily digestible source of protein for dogs. It is a good source of essential amino acids, which are necessary for the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.

Deboned lamb is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, zinc, and B vitamins, which can help support a dog's overall health and well-being.

Lamb Meal is a dry, rendered product from whole lambs that has been through some processing to remove water and fat. This is a combination of the flesh, bone, as well as the skin of the lamb. It's better to check the quality of the source otherwise, traces of unremoved wool and grain (from the stomach) can be food.

Lamb meal promotes a healthy heart as well as healthy skin! For dogs with sensitivities, lamb meal is a highly digestible protein source providing essential amino acids and fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals for muscle development and energy.

Brown rice is a wholesome source of fiber and carbohydrates. A perfect choice for dogs, because this kind of complex carbohydrate is easier for them to digest than other kinds of carbohydrates, such as corn and wheat.

Brown rice is low in fat and is an excellent fiber source which promotes digestive health. It is also a good source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids as well as Vitamin E.

Salmon Meal is a dry, rendered product from whole salmon that has been through some processing to remove water and fat.

Salmon is a high protein food and also rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s moisturize the skin and fight skin disorders.

Oatmeal is a source of complex carbohydrates, releasing sugar and energy gradually, rather than overwhelming the body as simple carbohydrates may. They are a valuable source of dietary fiber, iron, and other essential vitamins.

Oats are especially high in B vitamins, which may aid in breaking down fats for the nervous system and help support muscle tone, skin, hair, and eye health. Oatmeal is considered an excellent source of dietary fiber and key vitamins and minerals.

Starch Meter

According to the guaranteed analysis, Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Lamb & Venison Dry Dog Food has 26% protein, 16% fat, 3.5% fiber, and 11% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 38.5%.

The largest proportion of Carbohydrates in dog food is provided by starch and indeed dogs don't have carbohydrate requirement at all.

We calculated the starch ratio in Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Lamb & Venison Dry Dog Food as 38.5%. Basically, around two fifth (almost half) of the food you feed to {your dog} is starch.

Average starch ratio of dry dog foods on inthekibble.com is 38.67% - and that means this Merrick kibble has less starch ratio than the average.

Protein (26%)

Starch (38.5 %)

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