Merrick Lil’ Plates Grain Free Small Breed Wet Dog Food Tiny Thanksgiving Day Dinner
- Deboned Turkey
- Chicken Liver
- Deboned Chicken
- Dried Egg Whites
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 8%
Fat: 3.5%
Fiber: 1.4%
Moisture: 82%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 5.1%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 44.44%
Fat: 19.44%
Fiber: 7.78%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 28.33%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 37.04%
Fat: 39.35%
Carb: 23.61%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Merrick since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 07/02/2010 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
| Product Description: | Pet treats for dogs |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Date: | 01/28/2011 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
| Product Description: | JR Texas Taffy Pet Treats |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 08/08/2011 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
| Product Description: | Wishbone pet treat |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 05/23/2018 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
| Product Description: | Beef dog treat varieties |
| Recall Reason: | Ingredient Level |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Small Breed Wet Dog Food Tiny Thanksgiving Day Dinner begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Turkey. Deboned turkey is a general term for turkey meat that has had the bones removed. The deboned turkey in pet food is a valuable protein source as well as a source of other essential nutrients to benefit your companion’s overall wellbeing.
The second ingredient is Turkey Broth. Turkey broth is the liquid that remains after turkey has been cooked. In pet food, turkey broth adds moisture, flavor, and aroma, along with some nutrients.
The third ingredient is Chicken Broth. Chicken broth is made by boiling chicken meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, chicken broth increases moisture and improves flavor.
The fourth ingredient is Chicken Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.
The fifth ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Small Breed Wet Dog Food Tiny Thanksgiving Day Dinner, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.7
Market Price avg.
$0.41
% From the Avg
+71%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$2.56
Market Price avg.
$1.52
% From the Avg
+69%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.54
Market Price avg.
$0.91
% From the Avg
+69%
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Small Breed Wet Dog Food Tiny Thanksgiving Day Dinner is priced above the average market price for wet dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Because smaller dogs have higher metabolisms compared to their medium, large, and giant cousins, foods made for small breeds may have higher calorie density. Small dog breed foods also often have smaller kibble size for their smaller mouths.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Small Breed Wet Dog Food Tiny Thanksgiving Day Dinner to the other 1435 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
44.44%
All Products avg.
43.16%
% From the Avg
+3%
DM Fat
Product info
19.44%
All Products avg.
22.28%
% From the Avg
-13%
DM Fiber
Product info
7.78%
All Products avg.
7.48%
% From the Avg
+4%
DM Carb
Product info
28.33%
All Products avg.
25.94%
% From the Avg
+9%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.
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