Merrick Wet Dog Food Variety Pack - Texas Style Braised Beef & Kansas City Style Chopped Pork, Sauce
Wet food for dogs · by Merrick
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
See the full breakdown in Beagly
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. - 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. - Potato starch Low risk
Starch from potatoes used as a binder. Adds calories but little nutrition. - 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. - Smoke flavor Low risk
A smoky taste for treats, used in small amounts. - 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. - 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.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - High protein 44.4%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis.
Ingredients
Merrick Grain Free Slow Cooked Bbq Kansas City Style With Chopped Pork Plus Potatoes + Carrots In A Bbq Sauce Dog Food: Deboned Pork, Beef Broth, Vegetable Broth, Pork Liver, Dried Egg Product, Potatoes, Carrots, Natural Porcine Flavor, Potato Starch, Guar Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Tomato, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Fruit Juice Color, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Cane Molasses, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed Oil, Natural Smoke Flavor, Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide], Apple Cider Vinegar, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, ThiamineMononitrate (Vitamin B–1), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B–3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B–5), Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B–2), Biotin (Vitamin B–7), Vitamin B–12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B–6), Vitamin D–3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B–9)], Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate. B292223; Merrick Grain Free Slow Cooked Bbq Texas Style With Braised Beef Plus Sweet Potatoes + Green Beans In A Bbq Sauce Dog Food: Deboned Beef, Beef Broth, Vegetable Broth, Beef Liver, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Dried Peas, Guar Gum, Salt, Fruit Juice Color, Dried Tomato, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sunflower Oil, Natural Smoke Flavor, Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide], Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), FlaxseedOil, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B–1), Niacin (Vitamin B–3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B–5), Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B–2), Biotin (Vitamin B–7), Vitamin B–12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B–6), Vitamin D–3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B–9)], Cane Molasses, Magnesium Sulfate, Cumin, Cinnamon, Choline Chloride
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 8% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 1.5% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1% |
| 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.
Sizes and barcodes
- Merrick Wet Dog Food Variety Pack - Texas Style Braised Beef & Kansas City Style Chopped Pork, Sauce - 76.2 Oz UPC 022808002055
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