Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Raw Infused Puppy Dry Dog Food combines crunchy kibble with freeze-dried raw pieces for a protein-forward bowl designed for puppy growth. The recipe features deboned chicken as the first ingredient and includes added DHA, omega fatty acids, and taurine listed in the guaranteed analysis. Calorie content varies by source (see calorie statement).
Key Benefits
- Grain-free puppy recipe with freeze-dried raw pieces
- Deboned chicken as the first ingredient
- Guaranteed analysis includes DHA, taurine, omega-6 & omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate (amounts listed on pack/retailer pages)
- Calorie content shown as kcal ME/kg and kcal ME/cup (calculated) on retailer listings (values vary by source)
Ingredients
Listed in the order provided by the manufacturer.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat, Potato Protein, Salmon, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Chicken Liver, Salt, Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Apples, Blueberries, 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, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, 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) |
28% |
| Crude Fat (min) |
14% |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
3.5% |
| Moisture (max) |
11% |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (min) |
0.03% |
| Taurine (min)* |
0.17% |
| Omega-6 fatty acid (min)* |
2.8% |
| Omega-3 fatty acid (min)* |
0.3% |
| Glucosamine (min)* |
400 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin Sulfate (min)* |
400 mg/kg |
Calorie Content
Caloric Content (calculated): 3,488 kcal/kg and 350 kcal/cup (per PetCareRx listing). Another reputable retailer listing reports: 3,764 kcal ME/kg and 480 kcal ME/cup. Values may vary by packaging/recipe updates; confirm on your bag for the most accurate feeding calculations.
Feeding Guidance
Life Stage: Puppy
Feed according to the chart on the bag and adjust for your puppy’s age, size, and activity level. Keep fresh water available and transition gradually over 5–7 days when switching foods.