Merrick Grain Free Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe - Dog Dry Food
Merrick Grain Free Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food provides balanced nutrition with real whole foods sourced from local farmers we know and trust. This natural, grain free formula dog food is ideal for all life stages and all breeds of dogs with a focus on naturally nutrient rich ingredients to support overall health.
- Deboned beef is always the first ingredient. This high quality protein helps build and maintain healthy muscle tissue.
- Leading levels of Omega fatty acids support healthy skin and coat and packed with glucosamine and chondroitin to foster joint health.
- We use real whole foods like peas, apples and blueberries full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, plus easily digestible carbohydrates like potatoes and sweet potatoes offer the benefit of sustained energy without upsetting grain-sensitive systems.
- All Merrick recipes are crafted in our Hereford, TX kitchen and cooked in the USA, in facilities that uphold strict FDA guidelines.
Ingredients
Deboned Beef, Lamb Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Potatoes, Potato Protein, Pea Protein, Pork Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil, Organic Dried Alfalfa, Salt, Apples, Blueberries, Choline Chloride, Salmon Oil, Gelatin, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
- Crude protein (min.) 38.00%
- Crude fat (min.) 15.00%
- Crude fiber (max.) 3.50%
- Moisture (max.) 11.00%
- Omega-6 fatty acid* (min.) 3.00%
- Omega-3 fatty acid* (min.) 0.80%
- Glucosamine hydrochloride* (min.) 800 mg/kg
- Chondroitin sulfate* (min.) 800 mg/kg
Merrick Grain Free Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).
*If an item has an *, this nutrient is not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Nutrient Profiles.
FEEDING GUIDE
| Goal Weight (lbs) | Calories Per Day | Cups Per Day (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 139 | 1/3 cup |
| 6 | 233 | 2/3 cup |
| 10 | 342 | 1 cup |
| 15 | 464 | 1-1/4 cup |
| 20 | 575 | 1-1/2 cups |
| 30 | 780 | 2 cups |
| 40 | 968 | 2-1/2 cups |
| 50 | 1144 | 3 cups |
| 60 | 1312 | 3-1/3 cups |
| 70 | 1472 | 3-3/4 cups |
| 80 | 1627 | 4-1/4 cups |
| 90 | 1778 | 4-2/3 cups |
| 100 | 1924 | 5 cups |
Additional Info
For dogs over 100 lbs: Add 1/3 cup per additional 10 lbs.
Using the chart above, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed. Puppies and pregnant or nursing females may consume two to three times the recommended daily amounts. Dry and wet food in combination will help to increase the level of water in your dog's diet. If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/2 cup for every 6 oz. of wet food.
Transitioning: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Grain Free Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe each day.
Calorie Content
3,641 kcal per kilogram or 385 kcal per cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated).