Description: Connect your dog to an ancestral diet with Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Dog Food Big Game Recipe. Real deboned lamb is the first ingredient in this natural, with added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients recipe, a high protein dog food that helps maintain lean muscle mass and healthy energy levels. This real meat dog food with lamb and venison contains a holistic blend of kibble and freeze–dried raw pieces inspired by an ancestral canine diet and crafted to provide the taste of raw dog food in a convenient recipe. High levels of Omega–6 and Omega–3 fatty acids nourish your dog’s skin and coat in this premium adult dry dog food, as well as high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin to support healthy hips and joints. Backcountry Grain Free dry dog food is gluten free for a wholesome and healthy dog food option. Merrick Backcountry dog food recipes are proudly founded in Hereford, Texas, crafted in USA facilities.
Features & Benefits: Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Big Game Recipe. Gluten Free Adult Dry Dog Food Kibble with Freeze Dried Raw Pieces, Real deboned lamb is the first ingredient in this high protein dog food formulated to maintain healthy muscles and energy levels, with added vitamins, minerals and nutrients, Wholesome grain free dry dog food recipe features a holistic blend of kibble and real freeze dried raw bites to deliver the nutritional benefits of an ancestral diet, Premium formula contains high levels of omega–6 and omega–3 fatty acids to nourish skin and coat, with glucosamine and chondroitin to support hips and joint, This premium real meat kibble with lamb and venison, is natural with added vitamins, minerals and nutrients, grain free, and gluten free. Proudly founded in Hereford, Texas, crafted in USA facilities.
Item Number: 5287917
Brand: Merrick Backcountry
Food Type: Kibble, Freeze–Dried
Breed Size: All Breeds
Life Stage: Adult
Nutritional Benefits: Grain Free, Gluten Free, Corn Free, Wheat Free, Soy Free, No Artificial Preservatives, No Antibiotics, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, High–Protein, Real Meat, Natural, Omegas
Health Consideration: Digestive Health, Sensitive Skin, Maintenance, Vitamins & Minerals, Bone Health, Sensitive Stomach, Growth Support, Easily Digestible, Energy & Vitality Support, Muscle Support, Hip & Joint Support, Arthritis, Skin & Coat, Weight Control
Flavor: Lamb, Boar, Venison
Weight: 4.1 lb.
Ingredients: Deboned Lamb, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Venison, Beef, Flaxseed, Beef Liver, Dried Yeast, Tapioca, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Iodate), DL–Methionine, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, d–Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness. 2C37078
Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min)…34%, Crude Fat (min)…17%, Crude Fiber (max)…3.50%, Moisture (max)..11%, Taurine (min)… 0.17%, Omega–6 fatty acids* (min)…2.3%, Omega–3 fatty acids* (min)…0.30%, Glucosamine* (min)…400 mg⁄kg, Chondroitin Sulfate* (min)…400 mg⁄kg. *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: (Calculated) 3,690 kcal ME⁄kg or 392 kcal ME⁄cup
Feeding Instructions: Using the chart below, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed. Dry and wet food in combination will help to increase the level of water in your dog’s diet. If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1⁄2 cup for every 6 oz. of wet food.
Transition Instructions: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5 – 7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Backcountry Big Game Recipe each day.
Species: Dog
