Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain Free Large Breed Recipe
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
86Excellent
A high-quality dog food led by named chicken and poultry meals with excellent protein and healthy fats. Only minor concern is the synthetic vitamin K source (menadione).
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 protein — inflates protein cheaply
- Multiple legumes/starches — peas, potatoes, tapioca stacked
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named proteins top 3 — chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal
- Salmon oil & flaxseed — strong omega-3 sources
- Mixed tocopherols — natural preservation, no artificials
- Strong analysis — 34% protein, low fiber
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Barcode 022808370659 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls