Merrick Dog Food Reviews
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| Artificial Ingredients | No |
| Contains By-products | No |
| Price Range | $$ |
*Merrick Wilderness Blend Dry Dog Food was selected as the recipe for this ingredient list | |
Our Analysis
The Word on the Street...
Merrick Dog Food Customer Reviews Summary
Dog owners seem to have plenty of good things to say about Merrick Dog Food. Many like the fact that the food has a lot of meat and appropriate levels of carbohydrates and vitamin supplements. Dogs seem to like the smell and taste, which is probably due to the addition of beef fat. Beef fat is a high quality source of fat for dogs.
Dog owners also like the fact that Merrick Dog Food does not contain ingredients like corn, wheat, or soy, as these can often cause allergies for dogs. Instead, the inclusion of oatmeal and barley means that dogs are getting high levels of fiber and B-vitamins. This food also includes probiotics to aid in digestion and to boost the immune system. The only negative thing that people have to say about this food is that some dogs suffer gastrointestinal problems after eating it. This may be a result of adjusting to a new food brand. Overall, this food is highly recommended.
More Information
Merrick Reports, Recalls, Ratings & Specifications
Merrick Dog Food
Merrick is a “family owned” company, with their trademark phrase being “Merrick – Comfort for the Soul!”. According to Merrick, the reason for their trademark phrase is because they offer “simple, nutritious and healthy products”. In our analysis, this seems to be true. Read on to find out the details.
Who is Merrick Manufactured By?
The company who makes Merrick dog food is called Merrick Pet Foods, Inc. Though Merrick had previously been manufacturing natural dog treats, they didn’t begin offering dog food formulas for sale until 2003, when their first line of dog food was released. All of Merrick’s dog food formulas and ingredients are manufactured within the United States, which is different than many other pet food companies.
Merrick Dog Food Recall
As of right now, Merrick dog food formulas are not being recalled. However, in July of 2010, Merrick recalled their Beef Filet Square Dog Treats. More detailed information about the specific UPC’s and expiration dates of the affected treats can be found on the FDA’s pet food recall site. Always check the FDA’s recall list regularly to make sure that your dog’s food has not been involved in a recent pet food recall.
Merrick Dog Food Ingredients
All of Merrick’s dog food formulas are free from artificial flavors, artificial colors and chemical preservatives. Most all formulas have a meat or a meat meal as their first ingredient. Some formulas are more carbohydrate-heavy than others, so it’s best to test a formula to see if it’s suitable for your dog. Aside from their general line of dry and canned foods, Merrick also makes “Before Grain” dry and canned dog food, which is more than 90% meat. Merrick also has “Whole Earth Farms” dry and canned dog food formulas, which are marketed as being “truly holistic food at a value price”.
Merrick Allergies
There seem to be no notable ingredients in Merrick’s dog food formulas that are commonly known to cause allergies. However, if your dog is allergic to a specific ingredient (such as chicken or eggs), it’s always recommended that you read the ingredients label of your dog’s food formula.
Merrick Recipes:
- Cowboy Cookout
- Grammy’s Pot Pie
- Puppy Plate
- Senior Medley
- Turducken
- Wilderness Blend
- Before Grain Buffalo
- Before Grain Chicken
- Before Grain Salmon
- Before Grain Pork
- Whole Earth Farms Adult Formula
- Whole Earth Farms Puppy Formula
- Whole Earth Farms Senior Formula
Canned recipes
- Harvest Moon
- Burger Pie & Sweetie Fries
- Campfire Trout Feast
- Fall Seasonals Autumn Leaf’t Overs
- Fall Seasonals Gameday Tailgate
- Fall Seasonals Homecoming Holiday
- Fall Seasonals Little Italy
- Seasonals Bangers-N-Mash
- Seasonals Easter Brunch
- Seasonals Love Potion #9
- Seasonals Picnic in the Park
- Susie’s Shepherd’s Pie
- Thanksgiving Day Dinner
- Wingaling
- Mediterranean Banquet
- New Zealand Summer
- Puppy Plate
- Senior Medley
- Smothered Comfort
- Venison Holiday Stew
- Wild Buffalo Grill
- Wilderness Blend
- Working Dog Stew
- Before Grain Beef
- Before Grain Buffalo
- Before Grain Chicken
- Before Grain Salmon
- Before Grain Tripe
- Before Grain Turkey
- Whole Earth Farms Adult Formula
- Whole Earth Farms Puppy
- Whole Earth Farms Senior Formula
Merrick Consumer Info
Where can I buy Merrick?
You may be wondering, “Where can I buy Merrick Dog Food?”. To assist you, we have included links on the specific Merrick formula pages to purchase Merrick dog food.
How much Merrick should I feed my dog?
A common question that many pet owners have, is “How much Merrick dog food should I feed my dog?”. Since the answer is dependent on several factors (such as your dog’s age, weight, activity level, etc) always follow the specific instructions on your formula’s packaging.
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Reviews & Discussions
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Merrick Dog Food Ingredient List
12. April 2012 at 8:55 am
this is a food that i tried with my dogs and did not have very much success. while they loved the food, it caused very loose stools, diarrhea, and some vomiting. I transitioned to this food carefully so it was not a shock to their digestive systems. Previously they had done well on Blue Buffalo and Eagle Pack Holistic Select. I’m frequently looking for the absolute highest quality food as a companion to their raw diet, but this wasn’t it. Since then, they’ve done extremely well on Wellness Core, The Honest Kitchen, and Innova Prime so I’ll stick with those along with their raw diet.
22. October 2011 at 4:07 pm
Merrick is great for picky eaters! It really smells good enough to eat and after scouring the web I read that Merrick was reccomended for dogs that are picky about what they eat. My Boston loves Merrick in both the canned and the dry food especially, “Before Grain”. My dog breaks out in hot spots from grain allergies and none with this food. Before Grain is almost all meat which is what dogs should be eating not all the vegetables, soy and fillers.
For the question on how much should you feed your dog this is what my vet said. Put the bowl of food down and pick it up after 5 minutes. This may not work for overeaters but my dog is satisfied by this point. She weighs 18 pounds which is perfect and her coat shines.
5. August 2011 at 2:25 pm
I use the Before Grain Buffalo .My Boxer likes it and I am happy with the price . However the last bag I had to return, because it was dry and stale even though it’s use by date was Dec 2011 . Merricks has no coupons available unlike Wellness and Fromms do . I rotate between the three . I will try one more bag to see if the last one was a fluke . The previous bags of kibble were dark and fresh but the last one was light in color and stale . Going by the previous bags of food , I highly reccommend Merricks Before Grain …
26. June 2011 at 3:58 pm
Merrick is the only brand of pet food (both dog and cat) that none of my pets have ever refused. It seems to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters and contains better ingredients than what I feed myself! Even though it is a bit more expensive than other brands, it is well worth the price because not a crumb goes to waste.
16. May 2011 at 3:08 pm
The 5 Star Brand canned Merrick Dog Food is the BEST !!!! It doesn’t even look or smell like dog food…I would even eat it,myself, in a pinch if i had to. It’s THAT good. The ingredients are are top notch. My dog is so healthy, her coat is so soft and her eyes are so bright and shiny. This food is really like “people”food…like ‘table-scraps” or dinner left overs. Yes, in the WINGALING recipe and SMOTHERED COMFORT recipe, you will find true whole chicken bones, but they are cooked to be soft and mushy and your dog will LOVE them. The marrow inside is very healthy. I have turned many folks on to this food and they are forever thanking me for it. I recommend ALL of Merrick products, even though they are kinda “pricey” they are worth every penny.
12. March 2011 at 4:30 pm
I actually like the fact that I found a chicken bone in my dogs wet food. It’s hard to find a food brand that uses real actual meat and to find the bone with chicken attach to it is amazing. I think it’s ridiculous to complain about the realness of the food. Instead of complaining that there was an actual claw, you should check the food before you feed it.
25. January 2011 at 4:04 am
I was very surprised to find a 1 & ½ inch long crab/crawfish Claw, in my cat’s dish, after feeding her a can of Merrick Southern Delight. What a blessing that she didn’t eat it. I contacted Merrick directly and was very disappointed in the customer service. I was told that the food might contain shells. This was a claw with a sharp point on the end. I will no longer purchase or feed my pets Merrick products.