Merrick Review
by Top10BestDogFood Staff
Updated October 7, 2019
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Founded by Garth Merrick is a handcrafted, all-natural pet food company that uses the freshest, highest quality ingredients available. Our pets have evolved to eat whole foods, and Merrick knows that feeding your pet whole foods is infinitely better than scientific formulas.
Why Merrick?
Merrick is designed for the best dog in the world (yours!). Their handcrafted pet food is made in small batches with delicious, nutrient rich ingredients to help your pup live their best life. The first ingredient in every grain-free recipe is meat. You’ll also find farm fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy carbohydrates, glucosamine & chondroitin, and omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Your pup will find everything he/she needs in Merrick. We also like that Merrick has a specific product for every lifestage.
Five Star Promises
- Buying fresh ingredients like real chicken, beef, and sweet potatoes from family farms across the country, all four seasons of the year, while minimizing middlemen like distributors and warehouses so the ingredients go from farm to your doggy bowl faster and fresher.
- They use only the freshest ingredients for their recipes, meaning there are no additives, sweeteners, colors or preservatives. For example, their dry food (kibble) recipes start with real, high-quality meats and fresh-caught fish with industry-leading levels of protein and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids along with fresh fruits and vegetables loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
- With Merrick, you can expect the closest thing to home cooking for your dog. They’ve been cooking their pet food in their own kitchens for over 25 years. They buy their own ingredients, create their own recipes, and do all the packaging in one place.
- Every recipe starts with deboned meat as the first ingredient and contains the ideal balance of vegetables, whole grains, and fruits that dogs and cats require. If your pet has food sensitivities, you can be rest assured Merrick has great options for him/her.
- Merrick pet food gives pets more of what they need, and less of what they don’t. Many of the benefits are, but not limited to, optimal weight and increased energy, healthy skin and shiny coat, and improved digestive function, and can be observed when your pup switches to higher quality pet food.
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Best Option For Adult Dogs
Why this recipe? Deboned beef is the first ingredient, along with real fruits and veggies. This recipe is grain-free and has no gluten ingredients, and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, making this recipe a great choice for pups with sensitive stomachs.
Best Option For Small Breeds
Similar to the recipe above, this recipe is made of smaller kibble size to make it easier on small breeds tummy’s. The main ingredient in this recipe is chicken and it is loaded with nutrients that support joint health and a shiny & healthy coat.
Best Option For Large Breeds
This recipe is protein-packed and designed for larger breeds. The main ingredient in this recipe is chicken and it is loaded with nutrients that support joint health, a healthy metabolism, and a shiny & healthy coat.
Best Option For Puppies
This grain-free recipe is specifically formulated to meet the needs of growing puppies. Deboned chicken is the first ingredient and is packed with fruits and veggies. There is also added DHA (omega-3 fatty acid) which helps support brain and vision development in puppies.
Best Option For Seniors
This grain-free recipe is specifically formulated to meet the needs of senior pups. Deboned chicken is the first ingredient and is packed with fruits and veggies. There is also added glucosamine & chondroitin to support healthy hips and joints, and L-carnitine to help your aging pup support a healthy metabolism and weight.
Best Option For Chubby Pups
Chubby pup? No problem. This recipe is formulated to help overweight dogs lose / maintain a healthy weight. Because this recipe has optimal levels of protein and fiber, it helps keep dogs at a healthy weight, and similar to the recipes above, you’ll find delicious beef, and fruits & veggies in this option.
The Bottomline
Merrick is a top choice for pet lovers and has options for just about any pup’s needs. We like their ingredient choice and think dogs will love their recipes, and most importantly, reap the benefits of nutrient rich ingredients.
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