Description
These recipes deliver a perfect combination of protein-rich, grain-free kibble plus real whole pieces of raw, freeze-dried meat for the nutritional benefits of a raw diet in a convenient format for pet parents. Made in the USA in Merrick's own Safe Quality Food Level 3 organically certified kitchens. No ingredients from China.
High-protein kibble starts with real deboned meat, poultry or fish as the first ingredient. Grain-free with no gluten ingredients. Rich in omega fatty acids for healthy skin & coat, and guaranteed levels of glucosamine and chondroitin to aid in hip & joint health.
Freeze-dried raw protein pieces are mixed into the kibble in a pure state to provide a nutritional boost, easy digestion and the fresh taste dogs love. The raw inclusion goes through rigorous testing and a proven process called High-Pressure Processing (HPP) to ensure food safety.
Great Plains Red Recipe:
-Made with beef, lamb, and rabbit plus beef freeze-dried raw pieces
-38% protein
-Poultry-free
Ingredients:Deboned Beef, Lamb Meal, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Natural Flavor, Pork Meal, Pork Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Potato Protein, Lamb, Rabbit, Pea Protein, Beef Liver, Apples, Blueberries, Gelatin, Organic Alfalfa, Salmon Oil (source of Omega 3 fatty acids), Salt, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate), Choline Chloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed Analysis:Crude protein (min.) 38.00% Crude fat (min.) 17.00% Crude fiber (max.) 3.50% Moisture (max.) 11.00% Omega-6 fatty acid* (min.) 3.00% Omega-3 fatty acid* (min.) 0.30% Glucosamine* (min.) 1200 mg/kg Chondroitin Sulfate* (min.) 1200 mg/kg * Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.