Merrick Real Beef & Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
83Excellent
A high-quality dog food led by named meats with beneficial probiotics, omega-3 oils, and natural preservation. The only real drawback is the use of menadione, a synthetic vitamin K source of debated safety.
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 source
- Natural flavor — vague undefined flavoring
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named animal proteins — beef and salmon meal lead list
- Probiotics — multiple beneficial fermentation products
- Omega-3 and tocopherols — salmon oil, natural preservation
- Taurine added — supports heart health
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Barcode 022808353041 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls