Merrick Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato Recipe
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
84Excellent
A high-quality dog food led by named meats and meals with whole fruits and natural preservation. Points are lost mainly for menadione, a controversial synthetic vitamin K source.
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
- Pea protein — plant protein inflates protein content
- Natural flavor — vague undefined flavoring
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Multiple named meats/meals — strong quality proteins up top
- Mixed tocopherols — natural preservation, no BHA/BHT
- Flaxseed and salmon meal — omega-3 fatty acid sources
- Whole fruits added — apples and blueberries included
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Barcode 022808385882 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls