- Real deboned chicken is always the first ingredient. This high quality protein helps build and maintain healthy muscle tissue and energy levels.
- Freeze-dried raw pieces are mixed into the kibble in a pure state to provide nutritional benefits that are easily digestible and taste great. The raw inclusion goes through rigorous testing and a proven process called High-Pressure Processing (HPP) to ensure food safety.
- All Merrick Backcountry recipes are rich in Omega fatty acids for healthy skin and coat, and contain leading levels of glucosamine and chondroitin for healthy hips and joints.
- All Merrick recipes are crafted in our Hereford, TX kitchen and cooked in the USA, in facilities that uphold strict FDA guidelines.
Ingredients
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Turkey Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Salmon, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Dried Yeast, Chicken Liver, Tapioca, Potassium Chloride, Salt, 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 B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Niacin, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness). 2C37076
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
28%
14%
3.5%
11%
0.1%
0.17%
2.8%
0.3%
400 mg/kg
400 mg/kg
Merrick Backcountry Puppy Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including 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.
New Puppy Daily (6-16 weeks)
| Goal Weight (lbs) | Calories Per Day | Cups Per Day (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | 2/3 cup |
| 6 | - | 1 1/4 cup |
| 10 | - | 1 2/3 cup |
| 15 | - | 2 1/4 cups |
| 20 | - | 2 3/4 cups |
| 30 | - | 3 3/4 cups |
| 40 | - | 4 2/3 cups |
| 50 | - | 5 1/2 cups |
New Puppy Daily (17-52 weeks)
| Goal Weight (lbs) | Calories Per Day | Cups Per Day (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | 1/2 cup |
| 6 | - | 1 cup |
| 10 | - | 1 1/2 cups |
| 15 | - | 2 cups |
| 20 | - | 2 1/3 cups |
| 30 | - | 3 1/4 cups |
| 40 | - | 4 cups |
| 50 | - | 4 3/4 cups |
| 60 | - | 5 1/2 cups |
| 70 | - | 6 cups |
| 80 | - | 6 3/4 cups |
| 90 | - | 7 1/3 cups |
| 100 | - | 8 cups |
Additional Info
Using the chart below, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your puppy per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Every puppy 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. 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. Pregnant or nursing females may consume two or three times the recommended amount per day. For adult dogs, we recommend feeding 75 % of the recommended amount for puppies 16-52 weeks of age.
Transitioning: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5 - 7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Backcountry Puppy Recipe each day.
Calorie Content
(Calculated) 3648 kcal ME/kg or 397 kcal ME/cup