Merrick Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
85Excellent
This is a high-quality dog food led by named meats and meals with beneficial omega-3 sources and natural preservation. The only real concern is menadione, a synthetic vitamin K source some owners prefer to avoid.
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
- Product code ZC38486 — unidentified label entry
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named animal proteins — lamb, chicken, turkey, whitefish meals
- Omega-3 sources — flaxseed and salmon oil present
- Mixed tocopherols — natural preservation, no artificial
- Taurine added — supports heart health
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Barcode 022808385752 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls