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Company HQ
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanySourcing and Manufacturing
Type of food
Cat Dry Food, Cat Freeze Dried Food, Cat Wet Food, Dog Dry Food, Dog Freeze Dried Food, Dog Treats, Dog Wet FoodPros
- High protein content
- Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
- Merrick makes a diverse range of foods for various ages, sizes, and lifestyles
Cons
- The brand has been previously recalled
Brand Overview
Merrick pet food was introduced in 1988 as an all-natural, handcrafted brand. The product line features natural ingredients, with ancestral diets, limited ingredient diets, and other special wet and dry formulas. Merrick pet food offers recipes for dogs and cats.
How Much Does Merrick Cat food Cost
We’ve compared Merrick cat food to the other 384 cat foods in our database.
Brand Price | Market Price Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Cat Dry Food | $3.91/lb | $3.49/lb | +$0.42/lb |
Cat Freeze Dried Food | $1.93/oz | $2.65/oz | -$0.72/oz |
Cat Wet Food | $0.39/oz | $0.43/oz | -$0.04/oz |
Merrick cat food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
Merrick Nutrient Profile comparison
We’ve compared Merrick cat food to the other 384 cat foods in our database.
Protein | Market Protein Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Cat Wet Food | 46.39% | 52.53% | -6.14% |
Cat Dry Food | 40.81% | 38.71% | +2.1% |
Cat Freeze Dried Food | 41.49% | 49.17% | -7.68% |
All of Merrick cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Merrick since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Castor & Pollux, Merrick - Beef dog treat varieties (05/23/2018)
Date: | 05/23/2018 |
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Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
Product Description: | Beef dog treat varieties |
Recall Reason: | Ingredient Level |
Castor & Pollux, Merrick - Beef dog treat varieties (03/27/2020)
Date: | 03/27/2020 |
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Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
Product Description: | Beef dog treat varieties |
Recall Reason: | Ingredient Level |
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Bon Appetits Grain-Free Turkey Recipe Chunks in Gravy Adult Cat Food Pouches
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Real Chicken Pate Recipe Canned Cat Food, 5-oz case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Bon Appetits Grain-Free Salmon Recipe Chunks in Gravy Adult Cat Food Pouches
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FAQ
Who owns Merrick cat food?
Merrick is owned by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.
Where is Merrick cat food made?
Merrick is manufactured in the United States .
Is Merrick AAFCO approved?
Yes, all of Merrick recipes are AAFCO approved.
Has Merrick cat food been recalled?
Merrick has been recalled 2 times in the years 2018, and 2020.