Merrick Backcountry Grain-Free Real Salmon Recipe Freeze Dried Cat Treats, 3 Oz, 24 Ct (022808470243)
Treat for cats · by Merrick
71/100 · Good
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What to watch for
- Peas Moderate risk
Peas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - Potatoes Low risk
Cooked potato is a digestible starch used in many grain-free kibbles. Potatoes were common in diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease.
What it does well
- High protein 52.1%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat). - Named meat first
First ingredient is salmon.
Ingredients
Salmon, Whitefish, Dried Peas, Dried Potatoes, Gelatin, Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative).
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 49% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 10% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 6% |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
Sizes and barcodes
- Merrick Backcountry Grain-Free Real Salmon Recipe Freeze Dried Cat Treats, 3 Oz, 24 Ct (022808470243) UPC 022808470243
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