Merrick Grain Free Backcountry Raw Infused Big Game Recipe Dry Dog Food is an ancestral canine diet packed with protein dogs crave. This natural, grain free formula provides your dog with the nutritional benefits of a raw diet they would have discovered in the wild in a safe and convenient recipe that's easy to serve. Merrick Backcountry Big Game Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Key Benefits:
- Real deboned lamb 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 Lamb, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Potato Protein, Pea Protein, Salmon Meal, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Wild Boar, Venison, Beef, Sunflower Oil, Beef Liver, Flaxseed, Salt, Apples, Blueberries, Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, 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), Citric Acid for freshness, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein 38% MIN |
| Crude Fat 17% MIN |
| Crude Fiber 3.50% MAX |
| Moisture 11% MAX |
Caloric/Protein Content
3,754 kcal/kg or 398 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as-fed basis (calculated).
Feeding Guidelines
| Goal Weight (lbs) | Calories Per Day | Cups Per Day (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 139 | ⅓ cup |
| 6 | 233 | ⅔ cup |
| 10 | 342 | 1 cup |
| 15 | 464 | 11⁄4 cups |
| 20 | 575 | 11⁄2 cups |
| 30 | 780 | 2 cups |
| 40 | 968 | 21⁄2 cups |
| 50 | 1144 | 3 cups |
| 60 | 1312 | 31⁄4 cups |
| 70 | 1472 | 32⁄3 cups |
| 80 | 1627 | 4 cups |
| 90 | 1778 | 41⁄2 cups |
| 100 | 1924 | 43⁄4 cups |
Additional Info
For dogs over 100 lbs: add ⅓ cup per additional 10 lbs.
Transitioning: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Backcountry Big Game Recipe each day.
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