Merrick® Backcountry® Grain Free Adult Dry Dog Food - Natural, Freeze Dried Raw Pieces, Beef & Lamb

Description: Connect your dog to an ancestral diet with Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Dog Food, Great Plains Red Meat Recipe. Real deboned beef is the first ingredient in this natural, with added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, chicken free, and high protein dog food that helps maintain lean muscle mass and healthy energy levels. This real meat dog food with beef and lamb contains a holistic blend of kibble and freeze-dried raw pieces inspired by an ancestral canine diet and is crafted to provide the taste of raw dog food in a convenient recipe. Additionally, there are high levels of Omega fatty acids in this premium dry dog food to nourish your dog's skin and coat, as well as glucosamine and chondroitin to support healthy hips and joints. Backcountry Grain Free dry dog food is gluten free and poultry free for a wholesome and healthy dog food option. Merrick Backcountry dog food recipes are proudly founded in Hereford, Texas, crafted in USA facilities.Features & Benefits: Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Great Plains Red Recipe. Gluten Free Adult Dry Dog Food Kibble with Freeze Dried Raw PiecesReal deboned beef is the first ingredient in this high protein dog food formulated to maintain healthy muscles and energy levels, with added vitamins, minerals and nutrientsWholesome grain free dry dog food recipe features a holistic blend of kibble and real freeze dried raw bites to deliver the nutritional benefits of an ancestral dietPremium 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 jointThis premium kibble with beef and lamb, is natural with added vitamin, minerals and nutrients, poultry free, and gluten free. Proudly founded in Hereford, Texas, crafted in USA facilitiesSpecies: DogBrand: Merrick Backcountry Great Plains RedFood Type: KibbleBreed Size: KibbleLife Stage: AdultNutritional Benefits: Grain Free, Gluten Free, Corn Free, Wheat Free, Soy Free, No Artificial Preservatives, No Antibiotics, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, High-Protein, Real Meat, Natural, Poultry Free, All Natural, Holistic, With Vitamins, Chicken FreeHealth Consideration: Arthritis, Digestive Health, Growth Support, Bone Health, Easily Digestible, Energy & Vitality Support, Hip & Joint Support, Muscle Support, Weight ControlFlavor: BeefWeight: 20.0 lb.Ingredients: Deboned Beef, Pork and Bone Meal, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Pork Fat, Potato Protein, Lamb, Sunflower Oil, Beef Liver, Flaxseed, Tapioca, Dried Yeast, 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, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, VITAMINS (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement) B278024Caloric Content: 3710 kcal ME/kg or 394 kcal ME/cupGuaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min) 35%, Crude Fat (min) 17%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.5%, Moisture (max) 11%, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min) 2.3%, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min) 0.3%, Glucosamine* (min) 400 mg/kg, Chondroitin Sulfate* (min) 400 mg/kg, Taurine* (min) 0.17%. *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.Feeding Instructions: Using the chart on the back of the product, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed. Dry and wet food in combination will help to increase the level of water in your dog's diet. If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/2 cup for every 6 oz. of wet food. For dogs over 100 lbs: Add 1/3 cup per additional 10lbs.Feeding Chart: |Goal Weight| Daily Amount (Cups)| |---|---| |3|1/3| |6|2/3| |10|1| |15|1 1/4| |20|1 1/2| |30|2| |40|2 1/2| |50|3| |60|3 1/4| |70|3 2/3| |80|4| |90|4 1/2| |100|4 3/4| Using the chart on the back of the product, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed. Dry and wet food in combination will help to increase the level of water in your dog's diet. If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/2 cup for every 6 oz. of wet food. For dogs over 100 lbs: Add 1/3 cup per additional 10lbs.Transition Instructions: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5 - 7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Red Recipe each day.