Merrick Dog Food

Recently, I was given the opportunity join the Merrick Pet Care pet food revolution and try out their new line of dog food that really focuses on proper nutrition for you dog, with my dog and some of my friend's dogs (I have a big dog, hers are smaller). Merrick Pet Care is "Whole Health Made Right!"

The 11 new recipes in Merrick's new 5 star line of dog food. Each star represents a promise that Merrick makes regarding their new formulas. These promises include (information taken from the press release I received with the sample):

1. Local Growers: Merrick uses ingredients grown by American farmers and ranchers, not only to support local communities, but also to ensure freshness and food safety. With fewer distributors, handlers and warehouses, farm-grown ingredients get to Merrick’s kitchens faster.
2. Nutritious Real Whole Foods: Merrick uses food in its purest state — with no artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings and preservatives. Real meat provides essential amino acids dogs need; omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (“healthy fats”) provide energy; and vegetables, fruits and whole grains enhance dogs’ overall nutrition, absorption of nutrients and immune system function.
3. Cooked in Merrick’s Own Kitchens: Putting cooking and quality control under one roof, Merrick cooks food in small batches in its kitchens in Hereford, Texas to ensure its foods exceed taste, health and presentation ratings, as well as that its recipes appeal to both human and pet palates.
4. Balanced Nutrition: Merrick Classic recipes feature a healthy balance of 60 percent meat/poultry/fish, 20 percent fruits and vegetables, and 20 percent whole grains. Its Grain Free recipes feature a balance of 70 percent meat/poultry/fish, 30 percent fruits and vegetables, and contain no wheat, rice or other grains, for dogs who have food allergies or sensitivities. Both brands ensure dogs get more of what they need and less of what they don't.  
5. Health You Can See: Since the adage “you are what you eat” applies to both people and pets, Merrick uses industry-leading levels of protein and healthy fats to ensure dogs’ optimal weight and energy; fatty acids for healthy skin and coat; glucosamine and chondroitin for healthy bones and joints; and highly digestible meat proteins, peas, apples and blueberries for improved digestion. 

Merrick carries both wet and dry dog food in a Classic, Grain Free and Whole Earth Farms categories as well as snacks and some cat food. 

I can tell you our dogs enjoyed all the varieties of Merrick Dog Foods that they tried (my cats sneaked some out of the dog bowl too, and begged for more) so these new recipes are definitely pet taste tested and approved for us. 

Be sure to check out the Merrick Pet Care website to discover more information regarding their pet foods, plus tips for integrating their products into your dogs' diets! Their foods can be found at Petco and other independent retailers nationwide and online. Be sure to check out their Facebook page as well.

 Thank you to Merrick for my samples used in this review, opinions are honest.  Review by Michelle.

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