In regards to: Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food and the large breed Recipe as well. Are all ingredients from the USA? If not, where are the ingredients from?

The majority of Merrick's ingredients are sourced from the USA, however in certain circumstances some ingredients may come from another country to ensure the highest quality possible. Merrick outsources a few ingredients from other countries like lamb and venison from New Zealand, duck and rabbit from France, and vitamins and minerals premix from Canada and Germany.

Do you know about how many cups of food is in each bag size?

There's approximately 16 cups of food in the 4 pound bag, 48 cups of food in the 12 pound bag, and 88 cups of food in the 22 pound bag.

Is this low residue and/or highly digestible?

This Food is a grain-free formula with no gluten ingredients for easier digestibility. It also contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Would it be possible to switch from the Raw Infused Puppy Food to the regular Merrick Puppy Food without mixing the food to switch her over?

Even though the brand is the same, we recommend to transition slowly if switching between the Raw Infused and Merrick Grain-Free, due to the raw pieces and different guaranteed analysis. We also recommend mixing slowly if your puppy has a sensitive stomach.

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Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Puppy Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food

Name: Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Puppy Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Brand: Merrick
Price: 56 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3785 (251 reviews)

4.4(251 reviews)

Dog

Food

Connect your puppy to an ancestral diet with Merrick Backcountry Grain-Free Dry Puppy Dog Food, Kibble With Freeze-Dried Raw Pieces, Chicken Recipe. Real deboned chicken is the first ingredient in this recipe, giving your growing puppy a high-protein meal that helps support developing muscles and healthy energy levels. Chicken and salmon are paired with a holistic blend of kibble and freeze-dried raw pieces inspired by an ancestral canine diet. Each bite provides your furry friend with the taste of raw food in a convenient recipe. Plus, high levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in this kibble nourish your furbaby’s skin and coat. And, high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin support the healthy development of their hips and joints. Backcountry puppy food is grain-free and gluten-free for a wholesome and healthy meal option. Merrick recipes are proudly made in Hereford, Texas, and crafted in USA facilities.

Key Benefits

Real deboned chicken is the first ingredient in this recipe for a high protein meal to help developing muscles and healthy energy levels.
This wholesome grain-free dry food features a holistic blend of kibble and real freeze-dried raw bites to deliver the nutritional benefits of an ancestral diet.
This 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 joints.
Each serving of this kibble features added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to support your puppy’s healthy growth and development.
Merrick was proudly founded in Hereford, Texas, with recipes crafted in USA facilities.

$56.0010-lb

$5.60/lb

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Contains common allergens

Chicken, Fish

Ingredients

Top ingredients:

1.Deboned Chicken

2.Chicken Meal

3.Sweet Potatoes

4.Potatoes

5.Turkey Meal

Other ingredients:

Peas, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Salmon, Natural Flavor, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, Chicken Hearts And Livers, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Tapioca Starch, 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, Sunflower Oil, Taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness. B278123

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein	28 % (min)
Crude Fat	14 % (min)
Crude Fiber	3 % (max)
Moisture	11 % (max)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)	0 % (min)
Taurine*	0 % (min)
Omega-6 fatty acid*	2 % (min)
Omega-3 fatty acid*	0 % (min)
Glucosamine*	400 mg/kg (min)
Chondroitin Sulfate*	400 mg/kg (min)

Feeding Guide

Weight	6 - 16 Weeks Old Daily Feeding (cup)	16 - 52 Weeks Old Daily Feeding (cup)
3 lbs	2/3	1/2
6 lbs	1 1/4	1
10 lbs	1 2/3	1 1/2
15 lbs	2 1/4	2
20 lbs	2 3/4	2 1/3
30 lbs	3 3/4	3 1/4
40 lbs	4 2/3	4
50 lbs	5 1/2	4 3/4
60 lbs	–	5 1/2
70 lbs	–	6
80 lbs	–	6 3/4
90 lbs	–	7 1/3
100 lbs	–	8

Feeding amounts are guidelines. Adjust based on your dog's body condition and activity level.

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