Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe & Grains with Salmon and Whitefish
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
85Excellent
This is a high-quality fish-based dog food led by named salmon and fish meals with wholesome grains and omega-3 flaxseed. The only real concern is menadione (synthetic vitamin K3), otherwise it uses natural preservation and appropriate protein levels.
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 K3
- Natural Flavor — vague flavoring source
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named fish proteins top 3 — salmon and fish meals dominant
- Flaxseed — plant omega-3 source
- Mixed Tocopherols — natural preservation
- Taurine added — supports heart health
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Barcode 022808205029 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls