Description
New Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet dry and canned natural recipes for dogs and cats keep it simple, with complete and balanced nutrition from a single source of animal protein and the fewest, most essential natural ingredients for sensitive pets.
INGREDIENTS
Deboned Duck, Duck Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Potatoes, Pea Protein, Duck Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Potato Protein, Organic Alfalfa, 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.
FEEDING GUIDE
| GOAL WT (LBS) | CALORIES/DAY | CUPS/DAY (APPROX) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 139 | 1/3 cup |
| 6 | 233 | 2/3 cup |
| 10 | 342 | 1 cup |
| 15 | 464 | 1-1/3 cups |
| 20 | 575 | 1-2/3 cups |
| 30 | 780 | 2-1/4 cups |
| 40 | 968 | 2-3/4 cups |
| 50 | 1144 | 3-1/3 cups |
| 60 | 1312 | 3-3/4 cups |
| 70 | 1472 | 4-1/4 cups |
| 80 | 1627 | 4-2/3 cups |
| 90 | 1778 | 5 cups |
| 100 | 1924 | 5-1/2 cups |
For dogs over 100 lbs: Add 1/4 cup per additional 10 lbs. For puppies and pregnant or nursing dogs: Feed 25% more than the amounts listed.
Transitioning: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Duck + Sweet Potato Recipe each day.
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Duck + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
3,470 kcal/kg or 347 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated).
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
| Crude Protein (min) | 26% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 13% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 3.5% |
| Moisture (min) | 11% |
| Omega-6 fatty acid* (min) | 3.0% |
| Omega-3 fatty acid* (min) | 0.3% |
| Glucosamine* (min) | 1200 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin Sulfate* (min) | 1200 mg/kg |