Merrick Backcountry Chicken-Free Raw Infused Pacific Catch Recipe with Healthy Grains

Backcountry Chicken-Free Raw Infused Pacific Catch Recipe with Healthy Grains

Merrick

#31 of 43 $0.27/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Taurine levels above 98% of peers ▾

Taurine supports heart and eye health. Dogs can synthesize it, but dietary taurine may be beneficial, especially on grain-free diets where a link to heart disease has been studied.

Better price than 69% of similar foods ▾

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

Simpler ingredient list than 88% of peers ▾

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

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Split ingredient (potato) ▾

Two forms of potato appear in the top 10 ingredients (Potato Protein, Potatoes).... See full analysis in the app.

No marine omega-3 source ▾

This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
  • Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)

Nutrition

Compared to 35 similar dog raw foods

Protein (dry-matter) 36.0%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

 Top 49%
Fat (dry-matter) 18.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

 Top 29%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.5%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 87%
Moisture 11

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

 Top 71%
Taurine (dry-matter) 2.4%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

 Top 2%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

 Top 55%

Ingredients

Compared to 35 similar dog raw foods

Named Protein Sources 2

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

 Top 81%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

 Top 47%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

 Bottom 50%
Ingredient Simplicity 24

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

 Bottom 12%
Omega-3 Source 1

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

 Top 88%
Label Transparency 1

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

 Bottom 92%

Full Ingredient List

Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oat Meal, Whitefish Meal, Potato Protein, Pork Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavor, Potatoes, Whitefish, Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Tapioca, Choline Chloride, Minerals [Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Iodate], DL-Methionine, Taurine, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols C298025

Calories

3799 kcal/kg Energy density
477 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $84.98

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