Merrick Lil’ Plates Healthy Grains Real Lamb + Brown Rice Recipe Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food
- Deboned Lamb
- Lamb Meal
- Chicken Meal
- Dried Egg Product
Ingredients
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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: 27%
Fat: 16%
Fiber: 3.5%
Moisture: 11%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 42.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 30.34%
Fat: 17.98%
Fiber: 3.93%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 47.75%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 24.92%
Fat: 35.86%
Carb: 39.22%
Our Review
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
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 Healthy Grains Real Lamb + Brown Rice Recipe Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Lamb. Deboned lamb is meat from a young sheep, with all the bones removed. In pet food, deboned lamb may be a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, amino acids, and minerals.
The second ingredient is Lamb Meal. Lamb meal is the rendered, ground, and dried meat from a young sheep. In pet food, lamb meal can be an important source of protein fat, vitamins, and minerals.
The third ingredient is Brown Rice. Brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals
The fourth ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The fifth ingredient is Oatmeal. Oatmeal is made with oats that have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance. The oatmeal in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Merrick Lil' Plates Healthy Grains Real Lamb + Brown Rice Recipe Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.62
Market Price avg.
$3.69
% From the Avg
+25%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.27
Market Price avg.
$0.34
% From the Avg
-18%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.16
Market Price avg.
$0.20
% From the Avg
-18%
Merrick Lil' Plates Healthy Grains Real Lamb + Brown Rice Recipe Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dry 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 Healthy Grains Real Lamb + Brown Rice Recipe Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food to the other 1801 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
30.34%
All Products avg.
30.14%
% From the Avg
+1%
DM Fat
Product info
17.98%
All Products avg.
15.9%
% From the Avg
+13%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.93%
All Products avg.
5.46%
% From the Avg
-28%
DM Carb
Product info
47.75%
All Products avg.
47.61%
% From the Avg
+0%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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