Merrick Grain Free Healthy Weight Recipe is a grain-free adult dry dog food featuring deboned beef as the first ingredient, paired with sweet potatoes and potatoes. It’s formulated with a controlled fat level to support healthy weight goals, while still providing protein to help maintain lean muscle. This recipe also includes omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids (per guaranteed analysis) and provides glucosamine and chondroitin.
Note: Nutrition details for this product vary across reputable sellers online. The ingredient list and guaranteed analysis below are taken from Petsense. The calorie statement is taken from PetSmart, which lists a different protein/fat profile than Petsense for what appears to be the same named product.
Key Benefits
- Grain-free recipe with deboned beef as the first ingredient
- Guaranteed analysis includes omega-6 & omega-3 fatty acids
- Includes glucosamine and chondroitin (per guaranteed analysis)
- Calorie statement provided in kcal/kg and kcal/cup (where available)
Ingredients
Listed in the order provided by the manufacturer.
Deboned Beef, Chicken Meal, Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Turkey Meal, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Salmon Meal, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Salt, Sunflower Oil, 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, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols for Freshness, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, 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) |
34.0% |
| Crude Fat (min) |
8.0% |
| Crude Fat (max) |
11.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
5.0% |
| Moisture (max) |
11.0% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min) |
2.0% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min) |
0.6% |
| Glucosamine HCl (min) |
600 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin Sulfate (min) |
600 mg/kg |
Calorie Content
(Calculated) 3319 kcal ME/kg or 352 kcal ME/cup
Feeding Guidance
Life Stage: Adult
Feed amounts vary by your dog’s age, activity level, and body condition. Transition gradually over several days when switching foods.