- Real deboned chicken is always the first ingredient. This single-source real deboned protein provides important amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
- This recipe contains leading levels of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids to aid in a healthy skin and coat and leading levels of glucosamine and chondroitin for healthy hips and joints.
- Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe is made with only 9 key ingredients.
- 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, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Sweet Potatoes, Sunflower Oil, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, 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, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, d- Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Citric Acid for freshness.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
21%
14%
4.5%
11%
0.17%
4%
0.60%
1200 mg/kg
1200 mg/kg
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
*If an item has an *, this nutrient is not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Nutrient Profiles.
| 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 cups |
| 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 | 4-1/2 cups |
| 100 | 1924 | 5 cups |
Additional Info
Using the chart below, 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. 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.
For dogs over 100 lbs: Add 1/3 cup per additional 10 lbs.
Transitioning: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice recipe.
Calorie Content
3606 kcal/kg or 382 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy)(calculated)