Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Raw Infused Great Plains Red Recipe is a protein-forward, grain-free adult dog food made with real deboned beef and a blend of meat meals plus produce like sweet potatoes, potatoes, and peas. This recipe is offered as kibble with freeze-dried raw pieces for a satisfying mix of crunchy and raw-inspired texture.
Note: Nutrition details for this product vary by listing across retailers. The ingredient list and guaranteed analysis below are taken from reputable retailer listings for the grain-free Great Plains Red Recipe (raw infused). Calorie information is reported from the same retailer listing that provides a specific kcal/kg and kcal/cup statement.
Key Benefits
- Grain-free recipe
- Raw-infused format: kibble with freeze-dried raw pieces
- Deboned beef is the first ingredient (per listed ingredient statement)
- Includes omega fatty acids, plus added taurine (per guaranteed analysis/ingredient statement)
Ingredients
Listed in the order provided by the manufacturer.
Deboned Beef, Pork and Bone Meal, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Pork Fat, Potato Protein, Lamb, Sunflower Oil, Beef Liver, Flaxseed, Tapioca, Dried Yeast, 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, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, VITAMINS (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, D–Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement) B278024
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min) |
35% |
| Crude Fat (min) |
17% |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
3.5% |
| Moisture (max) |
11% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min) |
2.3% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min) |
0.3% |
| Glucosamine (min) |
400 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin Sulfate (min) |
400 mg/kg |
| Taurine (min) |
0.17% |
Calorie Content
Caloric Content: 3710 kcal ME/kg or 394 kcal ME/cup.
Feeding Guidance
Life Stage: Adult
Feed according to the feeding chart on the package and adjust based on your dog’s age, activity level, and body condition. Always provide fresh water. Transition gradually over 5–7 days when switching foods.