Merrick Dog Food Reviews 2021 (102 recipes)

65%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 46%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 72%

? 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 76%

? 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 77%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 75%

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

Company HQ

Amarillo, Texas

Parent company

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Dog Dry Food, Cat Wet Food, Dog Wet Food, Dog Fresh Frozen Food, Cat Dry Food

Where to Buy

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Pros

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
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
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
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
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
Company Name:	Merrick Pet Care
Product Description:	Beef dog treat varieties
Recall Reason:	Ingredient Level

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Castor & Pollux, Merrick - ‎Beef dog treat varieties (03/27/2020) -+

Date:	03/27/2020
Company Name:	Merrick Pet Care
Product Description:	‎Beef dog treat varieties
Recall Reason:	Ingredient Level

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