Description
Dogs thrive on quality protein and healthy fats. That is why the Merrick Grain Free Puppy Dry Dog Food provides balanced nutrition with real whole foods sourced from local farmers. This natural, grain free formula dog food is ideal for puppies of all breeds of dogs with a focus on naturally nutrient rich ingredients to support overall health. Merrick starts with real and wholesome USDA-inspected deboned chicken as the first ingredient with amino acids necessary for building muscle and a healthy metabolism. Our Merrick Grain Free Puppy Recipe is balanced with 55% poultry and fish proteins and health fat ingredients and 45% fresh produce and vitamins and minerals.
Like with all of our recipes, we locally source our farm fresh ingredients to ensure the highest quality. As a result, Merrick recipes don't contain any ingredients from China and our made in our own five-star kitchen and manufacturing facilities that uphold the strict guidelines well defined by the FDA.
Feeding Guide
New Puppy Daily (6-16 weeks)
New Puppy Daily (16-52 weeks)
Transitioning: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Grain Free each day.
AAFCO Dog Food Nutritional Facts
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.
Calorie Content
3,400 kcal per kilogram or 381 kcal per cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated).
Like with all of our recipes, we locally source our farm fresh ingredients to ensure the highest quality. As a result, Merrick recipes don't contain any ingredients from China and our made in our own five-star kitchen and manufacturing facilities that uphold the strict guidelines well defined by the FDA.
Feeding Guide
New Puppy Daily (6-16 weeks)
| GOAL WT (LBS) | CALORIES/DAY | CUPS/DAY (APPROX) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 277 | 3/4 cup |
| 6 | 466 | 1-1/3 cups |
| 10 | 684 | 1-3/4 cups |
| 15 | 927 | 2-1/2 cups |
| 20 | 1151 | 3 cups |
| 30 | 1560 | 4 cups |
| 40 | 1935 | 5 cups |
| 50 | 2288 | 6 cups |
New Puppy Daily (16-52 weeks)
| GOAL WT (LBS) | CALORIES/DAY | CUPS/DAY (APPROX) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 222 | 1/2 cup |
| 6 | 373 | 1 cup |
| 10 | 547 | 1-1/2 cups |
| 15 | 742 | 2 cups |
| 20 | 921 | 2-1/2 cups |
| 30 | 1248 | 3-1/3 cups |
| 40 | 1548 | 4 cups |
| 50 | 1830 | 4-3/4 cups |
| 60 | 2099 | 5-1/2 cups |
| 70 | 2356 | 6 cups |
| 80 | 2604 | 6-3/4 cups |
Transitioning: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Grain Free each day.
AAFCO Dog Food Nutritional Facts
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.
Calorie Content
3,400 kcal per kilogram or 381 kcal per cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated).