Merrick Backcountry Big Game Recipe is a grain-free dry dog food designed for adult dogs and made with a blend of high-protein kibble plus freeze-dried raw pieces mixed right in. Deboned lamb leads the ingredient list, supported by a variety of animal proteins and produce ingredients like sweet potatoes, peas, apples, and blueberries. This recipe provides a robust guaranteed analysis (38% min protein, 17% min fat) and lists omega fatty acids plus added glucosamine and chondroitin.
Note: Product listings differ across retailers for this same “Big Game” item. Some sources show a guaranteed analysis of 38% protein and 3,754 kcal/kg (398 kcal/cup), while others show 34% protein and 3,690 kcal/kg (392 kcal/cup) and a different ingredient list. The values below reflect the 38% protein version as published by multiple retailers.
Key Benefits
- Deboned lamb is the first ingredient
- Grain-free dry kibble with freeze-dried raw pieces mixed in (raw-infused)
- Guaranteed Analysis: 38% min protein, 17% min fat
- Calorie Content (calculated): 3,754 kcal/kg; 398 kcal/cup ME (as-fed)
Ingredients
Listed in the order provided by the manufacturer.
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 (min) |
38.00% |
| Crude Fat (min) |
17.00% |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
3.50% |
| Moisture (max) |
11.00% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min) |
3.00% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) |
0.30% |
| Glucosamine* (min) |
800 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin Sulfate* (min) |
800 mg/kg |
Calorie Content
3,754 kcal/kg or 398 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as-fed basis (calculated).
Feeding Guidance
Life Stage: Adult
Feed daily as appropriate for your dog’s weight, age, and activity level. Adjust as needed and always provide fresh water. Transition gradually over 5–7 days when switching foods.