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Pet Supplies Tips :: Merrick Dog Food
Merrick Dog Food: A Review of Dog Food Products by Merrick
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Merrick dog food is a product focused on holistic animal food made from fine, human-quality ingredients. Their trademark touch? Fresh apples like Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Red Delicious and Fuji apples.
For a review of the benefits and drawbacks of some of their most popular dog food and treat products, keep reading.
Product: Puppy Plate
Type of Food: Dry Kibble
Price: $17.52 for 5lb
Review:
Moister than adult food, but hard enough to provide sustenance and digestive support. The other plus? There's over 28% protein content in this high-density puppy fuel.
One complaint from many customers who are looking for a more natural food product – the ingredients list for Puppy Plate is pretty long.
Admittedly, it's stocked with goodies like amino acids, vitamins, chicory root, garlic, acidophillus and more, but it's also host to choline chloride, guar gum, potassium chloride, sodium and other bad guys that are hard to pronounce and hard on the tummy.
Product: Before Grain
Type of Food: Wet, Meat Only
Price: $2.61 per grain
Review:
For those who want to feed their dog a supplemental diet of all-meat, all-natural, grain-free foods – this is the product for you. The ingredients list for their Before Grain Buffalo?
It's buffalo and water for processing. That's it. The cans are 100% meat and though not intended to be a complete diet, they are a fantastic indulgence.
Most owners mix Before Grain with kibble or their own home blend of rice and vegetables. Pure meat is by no means a comprehensive diet for your pet and you should always consult with your veterinarian before you make any radical diet changes.
Product: Senior Medley
Type of Food: Dry Kibble
Price: $17.40 for 5lb
Review:
With a lower protein content and a high fiber content, this kibble treat is well suited for senior dogs. However, the moisture content sits at a low 10 percent, which is pretty low for dogs with soft or non-existent teeth. To help your dog along, try wetting this kibble down with water or mixing it with wet food.
Another alternative for Senior's Merrick Dog Food is to try the canned senior's blend. Unfortunately, the fiber content is much lower, but the wet food is a lot easier on dogs with teeth problems.
Conclusion:
Overall, one of the biggest selling points behind Merrick Dog Food is that they're strictly a pet food company. Their product list is short, but it's simple. The company has stuck to what they know – making quality food – and they haven't got caught up in gimmicks, treats or other pitfalls.
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