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Merrick

Classic Grain-Free Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food 25 lb Adult

78/ 100
— Good —
AAFCO ✓NO ACTIVE RECALLS
THE VERDICT

A solid mid-tier choice. Meets nutritional standards with some ingredients worth watching.

The Chowmark Score is an editorial assessment based on public data and our published methodology. Not a guarantee of product safety. Always consult your veterinarian. Disclaimer.

CRUDE PROTEIN
32%
Above AAFCO min.
RECALLS
0
None on record.
ADVERSE REPORTS
0
None filed with FDA.
SCORE UNPACKED

Five categories. Weighted by what matters.

Nutritional Adequacy
83· 30%

Yes — meets AAFCO minimum nutrient profiles for the stated life stage.

Does the guaranteed analysis meet AAFCO minimum nutrient profiles for the stated life stage?

Ingredient Quality
78· 30%

Yes — named whole proteins and whole foods lead the ingredient list, with minimal fillers.

Are named whole proteins, whole grains, and whole vegetables the primary ingredients, with minimal fillers or artificial additives?

Safety & Recalls
74· 20%

Minor concerns — limited recall history or a small number of adverse event reports on file.

Has this brand been subject to FDA or CFIA recalls, Class I/II actions, or adverse event reports in the past five years?

Evidence Base
70· 10%

Partial — some evidence of nutritional research, but feeding trial data is limited or not publicly available.

Does the brand publish AAFCO feeding trials, employ board-certified veterinary nutritionists, or fund peer-reviewed research?

Label Transparency
85· 10%

Yes — label includes a complete guaranteed analysis, named ingredient sources, and country-of-origin disclosure.

Does the label include a complete guaranteed analysis, named ingredient sources, and country-of-origin disclosure? Canadian labelling law does not require nutritional adequacy statements — a product can claim "complete and balanced" without meeting any government-verified standard.

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TOP 8 INGREDIENTS

In plain English.

Ranked by quantity, with the why behind each one.

01
Deboned chickenACCEPTABLE
02
Chicken mealEXCELLENT
03
Sweet potatoesGOOD
04
PeasGOOD
05
PotatoesACCEPTABLE
06
Chicken fatACCEPTABLE
07
Natural flavorACCEPTABLE
08
Salmon mealEXCELLENT

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