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Company HQ
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanySourcing and Manufacturing
Type of food
Dog Dry Food, Cat Wet Food, Dog Wet Food, Dog Fresh Frozen Food, Cat Dry FoodPros
- Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
- Affordable
- All animal protein comes from animal sourced ingredients
Cons
- Lower than average protein content
- 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 Dog food Cost
We’ve compared Merrick dog food to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Brand Price | Market Price Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Dog Dry Food | $3.16/oz | $2.63/oz | +$0.53/oz |
Dog Wet Food | $0.29/oz | $0.42/oz | -$0.13/oz |
Dog Fresh Frozen Food | $2.28/oz | $6.06/oz | -$3.78/oz |
Merrick dog food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Merrick Nutrient Profile comparison
We’ve compared Merrick dog food to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Dog Dry Food
Brand Avg | Market Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Protein | 35.19% | 30.32% | +4.87% |
Fat | 17.33% | 16.03% | +1.30% |
Fiber | 4.33% | 5.21% | -0.88% |
Dog Wet Food
Brand Avg | Market Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Protein | 46.69% | 44.44% | +2.25% |
Fat | 19.54% | 21.94% | -2.40% |
Fiber | 9.73% | 7.40% | +2.33% |
Dog Fresh Frozen Food
Brand Avg | Market Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Protein | 41.49% | 44.39% | -2.90% |
Fat | 15.96% | 27.44% | -11.48% |
Fiber | 3.19% | 4.94% | -1.75% |
All of Merrick dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog 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 |
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FAQ
Who owns Merrick dog food?
Merrick is owned by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.
Where is Merrick dog food made?
Merrick is manufactured in the United States .
Is Merrick AAFCO approved?
Not, all of Merrick recipes are AAFCO approved, the following recipes are not AAFCO approved.
Has Merrick dog food been recalled?
Merrick has been recalled 2 times in the years 2018, and 2020.