Merrick Lil' Brush Bones Grain-Free Dental Chews Dog Treat
Treat for dogs · by Merrick
45/100 · Poor
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What to watch for
- Cane molasses Moderate risk
A sugary syrup from sugar refining. Dogs have no dietary need for added sugar; it adds calories and is mainly there to make food more appealing. - Potato starch Low risk
Starch from potatoes used as a binder. Adds calories but little nutrition. - Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients. - 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. - Low protein 1.8%
Below 22% on a dry-matter basis.
Ingredients
Potato Starch, Vegetable Glycerin, Dried Beet Pulp, Cane Molasses, Chicken Fat, Natural Chicken Flavor, Water, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate (source of chlorophyll), Lecithin, Dried Cultured Skim Milk, Parsley.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 1.5% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 2% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 6% |
| Moisture (max) | 16% |
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 Lil' Brush Bones Grain-Free Dental Chews Dog Treat, 14 ct UPC 022808785330
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