Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Pasture-Raised Lamb & Carrots Recipe
Cat Food · scored by FurMetric
80Excellent
A well-preserved dry cat food led by named animal proteins with taurine and omega-3 flaxseed. Some plant proteins and fillers pad the protein, and mild acidifiers are present, but no harmful additives.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Plant protein boosters — potato and pea protein pad protein
- Starchy fillers high — cassava and pea starch prominent
- Acidifiers — phosphoric acid, sodium bisulfate
- Unnamed natural flavor — vague flavoring source
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named animal proteins — lamb and chicken meal lead
- Mixed tocopherols — natural preservation, no artificials
- Added taurine — essential for feline heart health
- Flaxseed omega-3 — provides omega-3 fatty acids
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