Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Petite Pates Small Breed Adult Wet Dog Food - Natural, 3 oz
by Merrick
Overall Score: 96/100
Ingredients
- Deboned Chicken (protein)
- Chicken Broth (protein)
- Chicken Giblets (protein)
- Dried Egg Product (protein)
- Natural Flavor (additive)
- Green Beans (other)
- Carrots (other)
- Flaxseed Oil (other)
- Minerals [Potassium Chloride (other)
- Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
- Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
- Copper Sulfate (other)
- Manganese Sulfate (other)
- Potassium Iodide (other)
- Sodium Selenite] (other)
- Guar Gum (additive)
- Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
- VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement (other)
- Niacin (Vitamin B–3) (other)
- Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B–1) (other)
- Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B–5) (other)
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B–6) (other)
- Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B–2) (other)
- Vitamin B–12 Supplement (other)
- Biotin(Vitamin B–7) (other)
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B–9) (other)
- Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
- Vitamin D–3 Supplement] (other)
- Choline Chloride (vitamin)
- Magnesium Sulfate (other)
- Sage (other)
- Rosemary (preservative)
- Thyme (other)
Ingredient concerns
- Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.
Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)
On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 36.4%, fat 27.3%, fiber 9.1%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 19.8%. By calories: 29.7% from protein, 54.1% from fat, 16.2% from carbohydrate.
AAFCO compliance
This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 36.4% vs 18% minimum, fat 27.3% vs 5.5% minimum.
Wet food, grain-free, for the adult life stage.
Cost to feed
About $19.38 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $24.22 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).
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