Merrick Dog Food Review

Made by Nestlé Purina PetCare in US.

Average score: 81/100 across 120 dog food products.

Top Merrick products

1. Merrick® Fresh Kisses® Large Breed Adult Dental Dog Treats - Coconut Oil — 100/100
2. Merrick® Fresh Kisses® Medium Breed Adult Dental Dog Treats - Coconut Oil — 100/100
3. Merrick ® Fresh Kisses® Extra Small Breed Adult Dental Dog Treats - Mint — 99/100
4. Merrick® Fresh Kisses® Large Breed Adult Dental Dog Treats - Mint — 99/100
5. Merrick® Fresh Kisses® Medium Breed Adult Dental Dog Treats - Mint — 99/100

Frequently asked questions

Who makes Merrick pet food?

Merrick is manufactured by Nestlé Purina PetCare.

Where is Merrick made?

Merrick pet food is made in US.

When was Merrick founded?

Merrick was founded in 1988.

Is Merrick WSAVA-aligned?

Merrick is not on our WSAVA-aligned shortlist. That doesn't automatically mean the food is poor quality — many strong brands haven't pursued WSAVA recognition — but it means we lack independent confirmation of feeding-trial validation and on-staff veterinary nutritionist staffing.

Has Merrick ever been recalled?

We haven't matched any Merrick products to current FDA recall records. Note that absence of matches isn't a guarantee of no recall history — older recalls may not be in the current feed.

How does Merrick score in our analysis?

Merrick averages 81/100 across 120 products in our catalog. Individual product scores combine ingredient quality, AAFCO compliance, and controversial-additive severity. See the methodology page for the full algorithm.

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