Merrick Cat Food & Treats FAQs

Merrick Purrfect Bistro cat foods and toppers are crafted in trusted facilities in the USA, Thailand and Iceland.

Merrick Pet Care was founded by Garth Merrick in his Hereford, Texas kitchen when he started making homestyle meals for his dog, Gracie. Today, Merrick Dog Food and Merrick Cat Food are part of the Nestlé Purina family of brands and remain dedicated to their mission of feeding pets as well as we feed ourselves. 

Merrick Purrfect Bistro cat food products have not been discontinued. Merrick Purrfect Bistro continues to produce a variety of cat foods, toppers, and treats, and we aim to keep our website updated with the latest production information. If you are no longer able to find a product on our website, please reach out to one of our Pet Parent Relations specialists at 800-664-7387, or contact us and we will work with you to find a recipe that will meet the needs of your pet.

If you’re new to Merrick Purrfect Bistro or your cat has a sensitive stomach, you’ll want to slowly introduce the new recipe by mixing it in with your cat's current food. Continuously increase the amount of the new recipe while decreasing the amount of your cat’s current diet. For more information, read our "How to Transition to a New Cat Food" article. 

Merrick Pet Care is updating our brand imagery to better match our core values. This update includes packaging, so don’t be concerned if your dog or cat’s food packaging looks different. Recipe names did not change, so search by recipe name in the search box at the top of this page to find the new packaging for your current food. You do not need to transition your dog or cat when you receive new packaging.

All of Merrick Purrfect Bistro's cat food products are formulated using AAFCO complete and balanced nutrient profiles.

Merrick cat food recipes use real, high-quality protein sourced from inspected facilities, because we know that our pets thrive on quality protein and fat to support lean muscle mass. If you are interested in learning more about a specific recipe, you can find the ingredients list as well as the Guaranteed Analysis for each recipe on our Merrick product pages. 

Yes, Merrick Purrfect Bistro is a good cat food. Every Merrick recipe is formulated with a purposeful blend of ingredients to provide nutrients that support overall pet health. You can find more information on product labels and on the product pages on this website.

Merrick Purrfect Bistro cat food products are crafted in trusted facilities in the USA, Thailand and Iceland, including Merrick Purrfect Bistro cat toppers.

Merrick Purrfect Bistro cat food and toppers are available nationwide at independent pet specialty stores, Petco and PetSmart, as well as select online retailers. Find where to buy Merrick cat food near you or learn more about Merrick products.