Is Merrick a good dog food?
Checked against Grain Free Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food · Updated Oct 2026
Label is missing an adequacy statement, contact info and who makes it. 6 items not disclosed by the company.
1 of 8 WSAVA checks verified. 1 partly, 6 not disclosed, 0 not checked. FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.
Employs a nutritionist?NOT DISCLOSED
Does the company employ a qualified nutritionist?
No source line found.
Who formulates the diet?NOT DISCLOSED
Who formulates the diets, and what are their credentials?
No source line found.
Quality control process?PARTLY
What quality control measures does the company use?
“We maintain the highest commitment to both freshness and safety, ensuring our ingredients never include artificial preservatives, additives, or sweeteners.”
Not stated: no concrete testing or named standard
Source: merrickpetcare.com · 2026-10-07 · company-level statement
Research conducted / published?NOT DISCLOSED
What research has the company conducted, and is it published?
No source line found.
Adequacy statementNOT FOUND
Nutritional adequacy statement: feeding trials or formulation?
No source line found.
Calories stated?455 kcal/cup
Contact info on label?NOT DISCLOSED
Contact information on the label?
No source line found.
Who makes it?NOT DISCLOSED
Who makes the food — the company’s own plants or a co-manufacturer?
No source line found.
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What the label says
No nutritional adequacy statement found on the label source.
- Calories: 455 kcal/cup
- Protein: 32% min
- Fat: 15% min
- First ingredients: Deboned Beef, Pork And Bone Meal, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes
Label source: merrickpetcare.com
Recall record
FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.
Using 455 kcal/cup from the label.
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