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111 products graded

Merrick

Avg score 65
Price range $3.32–$9.91/lb
Score distribution
19
A
53
B
39
C
0
D
0
F
GradeProducts
A19
B53
C39
D0
F0
Median price
$4.76/lb
Forms
dry, freeze dried, raw, wet
Life stages
adult maintenance, all life stages, growth
Recalls (history)
0
None recorded
Most-flagged ingredients in this lineup
103 of 111 Merrick products contain a flagged ingredient (93%).
  • sodium selenite
    In 103 products (93%)
  • menadione
    In 12 products (11%)

All Merrick products

111
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Real Chicken + Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains Adult Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag
80
Merrick

Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Real Chicken + Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains Adult Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag

$2.92/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Real Chicken + Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains Adult Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag, Sniff Score 80 of 100, grade A
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Real Chicken, Sweet Potatoes + Peas with Raw Bites Recipe, 10-lb bag
80
Merrick

Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Real Chicken, Sweet Potatoes + Peas with Raw Bites Recipe, 10-lb bag

$5.50/lbrawFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Real Chicken, Sweet Potatoes + Peas with Raw Bites Recipe, 10-lb bag, Sniff Score 80 of 100, grade A
Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Real Salmon + Brown Rice Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
79
Merrick

Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Real Salmon + Brown Rice Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

$3.73/lbfreeze driedFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Real Salmon + Brown Rice Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag, Sniff Score 79 of 100, grade A
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Senior Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe, 12-lb bag
79
Merrick

Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Senior Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe, 12-lb bag

$4.17/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Senior Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe, 12-lb bag, Sniff Score 79 of 100, grade A
Lil' Plates Grain Free Real Chicken & Sweet Potatoes Recipe Dry Dog Food
78
Merrick

Lil' Plates Grain Free Real Chicken & Sweet Potatoes Recipe Dry Dog Food

$3.35/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Real Chicken & Sweet Potatoes Recipe Dry Dog Food, Sniff Score 78 of 100, grade A
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe + Grains with Chicken & Salmon Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag
78
Merrick

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe + Grains with Chicken & Salmon Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag

$5.60/lbfreeze driedFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe + Grains with Chicken & Salmon Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag, Sniff Score 78 of 100, grade A
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food Puppy Recipe, 12-lb bag
78
Merrick

Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food Puppy Recipe, 12-lb bag

$4.17/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food Puppy Recipe, 12-lb bag, Sniff Score 78 of 100, grade A
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food Real Lamb + Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains, 25-lb bag
78
Merrick

Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food Real Lamb + Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains, 25-lb bag

$3.08/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food Real Lamb + Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains, 25-lb bag, Sniff Score 78 of 100, grade A
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
78
Merrick

Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag

$4.17/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag, Sniff Score 78 of 100, grade A
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe, 20-lb bag
78
Merrick

Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe, 20-lb bag

$3.35/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe, 20-lb bag, Sniff Score 78 of 100, grade A
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe, 4-lb bag
78
Merrick

Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe, 4-lb bag

$6.00/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe, 4-lb bag, Sniff Score 78 of 100, grade A
Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Real Beef + Brown Rice Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
77
Merrick

Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Real Beef + Brown Rice Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

$3.73/lbfreeze driedFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Real Beef + Brown Rice Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag, Sniff Score 77 of 100, grade A
Merrick Backcountry Chicken-Free Raw Infused Pacific Catch Recipe with Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food, 20-lb bag
76
Merrick

Merrick Backcountry Chicken-Free Raw Infused Pacific Catch Recipe with Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food, 20-lb bag

$4.25/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Backcountry Chicken-Free Raw Infused Pacific Catch Recipe with Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food, 20-lb bag, Sniff Score 76 of 100, grade A
Merrick Grain-Free Dry Puppy Food Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe, 22-lb bag
76
Merrick

Merrick Grain-Free Dry Puppy Food Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe, 22-lb bag

$3.32/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Grain-Free Dry Puppy Food Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe, 22-lb bag, Sniff Score 76 of 100, grade A
Merrick Healthy Grains Large Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
76
Merrick

Merrick Healthy Grains Large Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

$2.97/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Healthy Grains Large Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag, Sniff Score 76 of 100, grade A
Merrick Healthy Grains Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag
76
Merrick

Merrick Healthy Grains Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag

$3.08/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Healthy Grains Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag, Sniff Score 76 of 100, grade A
Merrick Healthy Grains Senior Recipe Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag
76
Merrick

Merrick Healthy Grains Senior Recipe Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag

$2.92/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Healthy Grains Senior Recipe Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag, Sniff Score 76 of 100, grade A
Merrick Healthy Grains Healthy Weight Recipe Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag
75
Merrick

Merrick Healthy Grains Healthy Weight Recipe Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag

$2.92/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Healthy Grains Healthy Weight Recipe Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag, Sniff Score 75 of 100, grade A
Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Puppy Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
75
Merrick

Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Puppy Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

$3.64/lbfreeze driedFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Puppy Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag, Sniff Score 75 of 100, grade A
Backcountry Raw Infused Pacific Catch Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food
74
Merrick

Backcountry Raw Infused Pacific Catch Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food

$4.25/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Pacific Catch Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food, Sniff Score 74 of 100, grade B
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Chicken-Free Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food, 20-lb bag
74
Merrick

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Chicken-Free Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food, 20-lb bag

$4.25/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Chicken-Free Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food, 20-lb bag, Sniff Score 74 of 100, grade B
Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Real Chicken + Brown Rice Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
74
Merrick

Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Real Chicken + Brown Rice Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

$3.64/lbfreeze driedFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Real Chicken + Brown Rice Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag, Sniff Score 74 of 100, grade B
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Chicken-Free Real Beef, Sweet Potato + Peas with Raw Bites Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag
74
Merrick

Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Chicken-Free Real Beef, Sweet Potato + Peas with Raw Bites Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag

$5.60/lbrawFair evidence
Merrick Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Chicken-Free Real Beef, Sweet Potato + Peas with Raw Bites Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag, Sniff Score 74 of 100, grade B
Grain Free Real Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
73
Merrick

Grain Free Real Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

$6.75/lbdryFair evidence
Merrick Grain Free Real Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, Sniff Score 73 of 100, grade B
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