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PRODUCT LINE

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused

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RECIPES REVIEWED
1
AVG PROTEIN, DM
36.0%
AVG STARCH
32%
FDA RECALLS
1

All recipes

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DEEP DIVE

Inside The Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Range

Across 1 recipe we review

Protein runs higher than the average kibble we review (36.0% vs 30.1% 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 (89% across the site).

100% of recipes are grain-free.

NUTRITION

How The Range Measures Up

this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,205 foods we review

Protein, dry matter 36% 36% to 36%
15%site avg 30%50%
Fat, dry matter 18% 18% to 18%
5%site avg 18%30%
Starch, as fed 32% 32% to 32%
10%site avg 37%60%
Kcal per cup 395 395 to 395
250site avg 395600

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

INGREDIENTS

What Goes In The Bowl

Fish 100% 34%

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% 13%
Artificial colors 0% 1%
Chemical preservatives 100% 9%
Corn 0% 15%
Wheat 0% 13%
Soy 0% 10%

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

LIFE STAGE
  • Adult1
BREED SIZE
  • All Breeds1
SPECIAL DIETS
  • Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)1
RECALL HISTORY // MERRICK

1 FDA Recall On Record

MAY 23, 2018
INGREDIENT LEVEL

‎Beef dog treat varieties

See the recall log

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