Merrick Classic Real Beef with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food

Key Benefits :

Merrick Classic has long provided dogs best-in-class natural nutrition from a wholesome balance of protein, whole grains and fruits and vegetables. Merrick Classic recipes now have been improved to offer an even more palatable and easily digestible mealtime experience for the Best Dog Ever – plus refreshed premium packaging at an attractive value for pet parents.

Merrick Classic dry recipes start with real deboned meat as the first ingredient to provide leading levels of quality protein, and also include farm-fresh fruits and vegetables like carrots, apples, blueberries, peas and more.

Recipes also feature a healthy blend of whole grains – now with ancient grains like quinoa.

Powerful levels of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids aid in a healthy skin and coat for dogs, and leading levels of glucosamine and chondroitin foster healthy hips and joints.

Merrick Classic recipes are cooked in the USA. Recipes contain no potatoes, corn, wheat or soy ingredients.

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<th style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">GOAL WT (LBS)</th>
<th style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">CALORIES/DAY</th>
<th style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">CUPS/DAY (APPROX)</th>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">3</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">139</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1/3 cup</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">6</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">233</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">2/3 cup</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">10</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">342</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1 cup</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">15</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">464</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1 1/4 cups</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">20</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">575</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1 1/2 cups</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">30</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">780</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">2 cups</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">40</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">968</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">2 1/2 cups</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">50</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1144</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">3 cups</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">60</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1312</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">3 1/2 cups</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">70</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1472</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">4 cups</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">80</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1627</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">4 1/4 cups</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">90</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1788</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">4 2/3 cups</td>
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<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">100</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1924</td>
<td style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;">5 cups</td>
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For dogs over 100 lbs: add 1/2 cup per additional 10 lbs

Using the chart below, 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.

Transitioning: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Classic Real Beef &amp; Green Peas Recipe with Ancient Grains Dog Food each day.

Merrick Classic Real Beef &amp; Green Peas Recipe with Ancient Grains Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

3,611 kcal/kg or 384 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as-fed basis (calculated).

Deboned Beef, Pork Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Pork Fat, Salmon Meal, Natural Flavor, Lamb Meal, Quinoa, Flaxseed, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Carrots, Apples, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Taurine, Chia Seed, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Citric Acid for freshness, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product.