About Merrick Pet Care
Our Merrick natural recipes are always purposefully crafted with real ingredients. We know it’s not just food in that bowl, it’s love. And that’s why it has to be the best.
Committed to Quality Nutrition for Over 30 Years
When you’re committed to the wellbeing of your pet, no food could ever be too natural, nutritious, or delicious. Believe us, we get it. That’s how we got our start.
Merrick was born over 30 years ago in Garth Merrick’s family kitchen in Hereford, Texas. That’s when Garth began home-cooking food for his beloved dog, Gracie, to make sure she was eating the most wholesome and nutritious food possible.
We’ve grown quite a bit since then—but we still hold true to the vision and beliefs that started it all.
At Merrick, we work hard to help every pet live the healthiest, happiest life possible.
The Merrick 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
At Merrick, we promise your pet will not only love the taste of our food, they’ll be happy and healthy as well. That’s why if you (or your pet) are not 100% absolutely, totally, completely satisfied with Merrick, return it for your money back. We don’t just make the best food ever. We stand behind it.
Our 5 Star Promise for High Quality Dog and Cat Food
Merrick is committed to working hard to improve the lives of pets and their parents by delivering complete and balanced nutrition for all dog and cat life stages.
Real Whole Nutrition
We promise… that Merrick prioritizes real whole nutrition. We believe that worthwhile pet food includes balanced nutrition—so we blend together the ideal balance of ingredients, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and flavors that your pet will love to eat and you will feel confident in feeding.
Recognizable Ingredients
We promise… to always use recognizable ingredients, including the best possible blend of real meats, fruits, and veggies that we meticulously choose ourselves.
We maintain the highest commitment to both freshness and safety, ensuring our ingredients never include artificial preservatives, additives, or sweeteners.
Health That Matters
We promise… to expertly tailor our recipes to support whole health, because it’s your pet’s health that matters most. We include:
- High levels of Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for healthy skin and coats in our dry dog recipes.
- High levels of Glucosamine and Chondroitin to support healthy hips and joints in our dry dog recipes.
- High quality proteins to support lean muscle mass and balanced nutrition in every recipe.
Texas Crafted for Over 30 Years
We promise…to always craft our recipes with the same care and love as our founder Garth Merrick.
Garth began our journey in 1988 making food for his dog in his own kitchen in Hereford, Texas—The Beef Capital of the World. Today, we adhere to the same values of that original kitchen: our team spends time carefully conceiving and crafting each homestyle recipe to ensure we’re producing the most authentic, delicious and high-quality food.
Merrick Gives Back
We promise… to always give back.
Pets are an essential piece of our lives. They bring so much comfort, joy, and purpose to our families, and in turn, to whole communities. So we make sure that our love for our pets goes beyond just the food we make. We support local and national organizations that share our passion for pets, and we are focused on transitioning to recyclable packaging to help reduce waste.