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Merrick Dog Food Review

Company HQ

Amarillo, Texas

Parent company

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Dry Senior Dog Food, Dry Dog Food, Wet Dog Food, Wet Puppy Food, Dry Puppy Food

Ratings

55%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 58%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 70%

? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 29%

? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 48%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 79%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 46%

Where to Buy

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Pros

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
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives

Cons

Some recipes contain plant-based protein
The brand has been previously recalled
Price is above market average

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 price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Merrick Dry Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$4.77	$3.64	+31%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.30	$0.30	+1%
Price per day	$0.18	$0.18	0%

Merrick Dry Senior Dog Food is priced within the average market price for dog food.

Merrick Dry Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$4.78	$3.56	+34%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.29	$0.23	+27%
Price per day	$0.17	$0.14	+21%

Merrick Dry Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Merrick Wet Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.38	$0.37	+3%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.43	$1.36	+5%
Price per day	$0.85	$0.81	+5%

Merrick Wet Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Merrick Wet Puppy Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.37	$0.30	+23%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.33	$0.98	+36%
Price per day	$0.80	$0.59	+36%

Merrick Wet Puppy Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Merrick Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$5.31	$3.75	+42%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.32	$0.23	+41%
Price per day	$0.19	$0.13	+46%

Merrick Dry Puppy Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Merrick Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Merrick dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Dry Senior Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	33.34%	28.44%	+17%
DM Fat	14.60%	13.38%	+9%
DM Fiber	3.93%	5.48%	-28%
DM Carb	48.13%	51.94%	-7%

Dry Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	35.41%	30.03%	+18%
DM Fat	17.43%	16.01%	+9%
DM Fiber	4.37%	5.37%	-19%
DM Carb	42.79%	47.69%	-10%

Wet Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	43.68%	42.92%	+2%
DM Fat	20.18%	22.91%	-12%
DM Fiber	7.99%	7.10%	+13%
DM Carb	28.15%	26.32%	+7%

Wet Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	47.22%	42.84%	+10%
DM Fat	21.30%	27.27%	-22%
DM Fiber	11.48%	7.01%	+64%
DM Carb	20.00%	22.55%	-11%

Dry Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	32.10%	32.35%	-1%
DM Fat	17.34%	17.94%	-3%
DM Fiber	4.41%	4.66%	-5%
DM Carb	46.15%	44.25%	+4%

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 Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Merrick - Pet treats for dogs (07/02/2010) -+

Date:	07/02/2010
Company Name:	Merrick Pet Care
Product Description:	Pet treats for dogs
Recall Reason:	Salmonella

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Merrick - Texas Hold'ems Beef Filet Squares for Dogs (08/03/2010) -+

Date:	08/03/2010
Company Name:	Merrick Pet Care
Product Description:	Texas Hold'ems Beef Filet Squares for Dogs
Recall Reason:	Potentially contaminated with Salmonella

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Merrick - Dog treats - Texas Hold'ems, Beef Filet Squares (08/16/2010) -+

Date:	08/16/2010
Company Name:	Merrick Pet Care
Product Description:	Dog treats - Texas Hold'ems, Beef Filet Squares
Recall Reason:	Potentially contaminated with Salmonella

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Merrick - JR Texas Taffy Pet Treats (01/28/2011) -+

Date:	01/28/2011
Company Name:	Merrick Pet Care
Product Description:	JR Texas Taffy Pet Treats
Recall Reason:	Salmonella

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Merrick - Wishbone pet treat (08/08/2011) -+

Date:	08/08/2011
Company Name:	Merrick Pet Care
Product Description:	Wishbone pet treat
Recall Reason:	Salmonella

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Merrick - Beef dog treat varieties (05/23/2018) -+

Date:	05/23/2018
Company Name:	Merrick Pet Care
Product Description:	Beef dog treat varieties
Recall Reason:	Ingredient Level

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Overall Score

73%

Merrick Dog Food Review

Company HQ

Parent company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

Type of food

Ratings

Where to Buy

Brand Overview

How Much Does Merrick Dog Food Cost

Merrick Dry Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

Merrick Dry Dog Food Price Comparison

Merrick Wet Dog Food Price Comparison

Merrick Wet Puppy Food Price Comparison

Merrick Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison

Merrick Nutrient Profile Comparison

Dry Senior Dog Food

Dry Dog Food

Wet Dog Food

Wet Puppy Food

Dry Puppy Food

Recall History

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