Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain Free Great Plains Red Recipe with Beef and Lamb
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
80Excellent
A high-protein dry dog food built on named meats, salmon meal, and omega-3 sources with natural preservation. Points are lost for menadione, plant-protein concentrates, and an unexplained additive code.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Menadione — controversial synthetic vitamin K
- Pea/potato protein — plant protein padding
- BZ7802A — unidentified additive
- Natural flavor — vague flavoring source
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named proteins up top — beef and salmon meal lead
- Omega-3 sources — salmon meal and flaxseed
- Mixed tocopherols — natural preservation
- Taurine added — supports heart health
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Barcode 022808370550 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls