Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe & Gravy
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
84Excellent
A high-quality salmon-based dog food with named proteins up front, whole grains, and natural preservation. Only real drawback is menadione, a synthetic vitamin K form some avoid.
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
- Potato protein — plant protein boosts protein figure
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named animal proteins on top — salmon and fish meals lead list
- Mixed tocopherols — natural preservation, no BHA/BHT
- Flaxseed — provides omega-3 fatty acids
- Strong dry-matter nutrition — solid protein and fat levels
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Barcode 022808205142 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls