Merrick Grain Free Premium Puppy Wet Dog Food - Natural, Puppy Plate 12.7 oz - Chicken
Wet food for dogs · Puppy · by Merrick
We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.
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What to watch for
- Sweet potato Low risk
A starchy root vegetable that supplies carbohydrate, fiber and beta-carotene. Potatoes and sweet potatoes were common in the grain-free diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation. - Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Potato starch Low risk
Starch from potatoes used as a binder. Adds calories but little nutrition. - Potato protein Low risk
Protein extracted from potatoes, used to raise the protein number in grain-free foods. - 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. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.
What it does well
- High protein 44.4%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is beef.
Ingredients
Deboned Beef, Beef Broth, Dried Egg Product, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Beef Liver, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Agar-Agar, Fruit Juice Color, Guar Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potato Protein, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Sodium Phosphate, MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide], Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B-3),Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9)], Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Cumin, Cinnamon
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 8% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 3% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 82% |
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.
- We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.
Sizes and barcodes
- Merrick Grain Free Premium Puppy Wet Dog Food - Natural, Puppy Plate 12.7 oz - Chicken UPC 022808002888
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