Merrick

Merrick: Ancestral Recipes With USA-Sourced

The best pet food for the best pet. Merrick’s real, wholesome handcrafted recipes use USDA-inspected deboned meat and fresh produce for industry-leading levels of protein, glucosamine and chondroitin.

Which Merrick dog food is best?


We recommend Merrick Grain Free recipes and Backcountry raw infused recipes. The Merrick Grain Free product line includes 13 dry dog foods and more than 10 canned dog foods, while the Merrick Backcountry product line lists 7 dry dog foods and 12 canned dog foods. Both product lines receive the top rating of 5 stars from The Dog Food Advisor. All Merrick recipes offer all-natural grain-free ancestral diets packed with proteins that your dog craves. Their grain-free recipes are definitely good for canines who suffer from food allergies.

Who owns Merrick pet food?


Founded by Garth Merrick in 1988, Merrick Pet Care Inc. was purchased by Nestle Purina PetCare Company in 2015. No changes are planned for Merrick’s operations or management, according to Purina.

How is Merrick dog food rated?


Most of the Merrick dog food recipes have been reviewed by The Dog Food Advisor and received a 5-star rating.

Is Merrick a good brand?

Yes! Merrick's five-star promise commits themselves to word hard, deliver superior nutrition and improve the lives of pets. Merrick uses real whole foods and high-quality ingredients that are crafted in their kitchen in the USA.

Is Merrick owned by Purina?

Yes, Merrick Pet Care Inc. was purchased by Nestle Purina PetCare Company in 2015. No changes are planned for Merrick’s operations or management, according to Purina.