Merrick Real Chicken Dinner
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
88Excellent
This is a high-quality wet dog food built on named chicken proteins with omega-3-rich salmon oil and no artificial additives. On a dry-matter basis its protein and fat are excellent and species-appropriate for dogs.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Sodium Tripolyphosphate — phosphate preservative additive
- Natural Flavor — unspecified flavor source
- Multiple gums — thickeners, low nutritional value
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named chicken proteins — quality proteins top of list
- Salmon Oil — provides omega-3 fatty acids
- Taurine added — supports heart health
- No artificial preservatives/dyes — natural vitamin E preservation
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Barcode 022808004844 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls