Merrick Real Duck Dinner
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
91Excellent
This is a high-quality wet dog food built on named animal proteins with no artificial additives. Dry-matter protein and fat are strong and species-appropriate, with salmon oil adding omega-3s.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Locust bean & guar gum — thickeners, minor concern
- Natural flavor — vague flavoring source
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named proteins first — duck, chicken, duck liver top
- Salmon oil — omega-3 fatty acids
- No artificial additives — no dyes, BHA/BHT free
- Added taurine — supports heart health
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Barcode 022808002123 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls