Merrick Dog Food & Treats FAQs

Merrick dog food and dog treats are crafted in trusted facilities in the USA and Iceland.

Merrick dog food products have not been discontinued. Merrick continues to produce a variety of dog foods 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.

Merrick dog food products are crafted in trusted facilities in the USA and Iceland, including Merrick dog treats.

Merrick dog food was founded by Garth Merrick in his Hereford, Texas kitchen when he started making homestyle meals for his dog, Gracie. Today, Merrick is part of the Nestlé Purina family of brands and remains dedicated to its mission of feeding pets as well as we feed ourselves. 

Yes, all Merrick dry dog food recipes are supplemented with taurine, including our grain free dry dog food options.

Yes, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue Whole Earth Farms recipes after much consideration. If you’re searching for a replacement pet food that meets your high standards, check out our Merrick Pet Food Finder for help finding or transitioning to a new food. Please reach out to our support team with questions at any time.

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

DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid, which is an Omega-3 fatty acid that is a primary structural component of the brain, cerebral cortex, skin and retina. Merrick includes DHA in our dry puppy food to support brain development.

Merrick has many grain free dog food recipes to choose from featuring a variety of proteins, textures, and flavors. However, Merrick also has a variety of recipes that include healthy grains like brown rice, oats, and ancient grains, so you can find the right dog food.

Merrick dog food features high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin to support your dog's hips and joints. Although glucosamine and chondroitin are not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Nutrient Profiles, we do include them in the Guaranteed Analysis on each dry dog food product page. 

Yes, all Merrick dry dog food recipes are supplemented with taurine, including our grain free dry dog food options.

Yes, Merrick makes dog food with grains, such as brown rice, barley and oat meal. Browse our Merrick Healthy Grains line of dog food, or find grain inclusive dog food options within our Merrick Backcountry and Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet lines. 

Yes, we have several recipes for dogs within our Healthy Grains, Limited Ingredient Diet, and Backcountry lines that do not contain peas. You can search for these recipes on our website by clicking “Pea Free” under “Recipe Attributes.” If you need help deciding which Merrick food is best for your dog, use our food finder tool, or contact us at 800-664-7387 to reach one of our Pet Parent Relations Specialists.

“Human Grade” is a term defined by the AAFCO that indicates that a food meets the same FDA standards as food made for human consumption. Whether or not a food is labeled as human grade has absolutely no impact on its safety or nutritional adequacy. Merrick's line of Fresh Selects fresh-frozen dog food is a "human grade dog food".

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

Merrick dog 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 Merrick product pages. 

Yes, Merrick is a good dog 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.

Fresh Selects are fresh-frozen meals made with delicious human-grade ingredients. Learn more about trying Merrick Fresh Selects to see if it is right for your dog.

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