I just mentioned she has been on the same food for years. She has done a review now and then for me which she enjoys on occasion. The day I received the Merrick Pet Care Sample Kit, she noticed. The box was sitting with two other boxes that arrived the same day. They were sitting on the corner of our dining room table. She kept gravitating over to the table to sniff the boxes. I finally opened up the box and showed her what was inside. (I am pretty sure she was doing the happy dance!)
Here she is trying one of the 6 varieties we received. She chowed it down within a few minutes. I honestly can’t tell if she likes one better than the other since she devoured them quickly. She did give the samples a two paws up!
Pretty sure that is a smile on her face!
Dog tasted. Dog approved.
To create its new menu of recipes, Merrick spent several years reinventing its formulas using the latest nutrition research, conducting an exhaustive review of farmers and suppliers, and developing quality assurance standards with its expert panel of dog taste-testers.
Now, the company presents 11 new recipes under the Classic and Grain Free brands designed to delight dogs everywhere. With regional farm-fresh ingredients, Merrick’s dog food recipes are built around five key promises that represent its commitment to better food for pets:
- Local growers: Merrick uses ingredients grown by American farmers and ranchers, not only to support local communities, but also to ensure freshness and food safety. With fewer distributors, handlers and warehouses, farm-grown ingredients get to Merrick’s kitchens faster.
- Nutritious real whole foods: Merrick uses food in its purest state — with no artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings and preservatives. Real meat provides essential amino acids dogs need; omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (“healthy fats”) provide energy; and vegetables, fruits and whole grains enhance dogs’ overall nutrition, absorption of nutrients and immune system function.
- Cooked in Merrick’s own kitchens: Putting cooking and quality control under one roof, Merrick cooks food in small batches in its kitchens in Hereford, Texas to ensure its foods exceed taste, health and presentation ratings, as well as that its recipes appeal to both human and pet palates.
- Balanced nutrition: Merrick Classic recipes feature a healthy balance of 60 percent meat/poultry/fish, 20 percent fruits and vegetables, and 20 percent whole grains. Its Grain Free recipes feature a balance of 70 percent meat/poultry/fish, 30 percent fruits and vegetables, and contain no wheat, rice or other grains, for dogs who have food allergies or sensitivities. Both brands ensure dogs get more of what they need and less of what they don’t.
- Health you can see: Since the adage “you are what you eat” applies to both people and pets, Merrick uses industry-leading levels of protein and healthy fats to ensure dogs’ optimal weight and energy; fatty acids for healthy skin and coat; glucosamine and chondroitin for healthy bones and joints; and highly digestible meat proteins, peas, apples and blueberries for improved digestion.
About Merrick Pet Care Inc.
Founded in 1968, Amarillo-based Merrick Pet Care Inc. is a leader in the super-premium pet food category. With a mission to create the most nutritious and wholesome food it can to help families take better care of their pets, Merrick has a passion for cooking up nutritious, real whole foods for pets. All foods are made in the USA using only the freshest ingredients grown by local farmers. The company offers a wide variety of dry and wet foods that are available nationally at independent pet specialty stores, Petco and online at www.merrickpetcare.com.
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I love that they support local farmers. Coming from a small farming town that means a lot to me. Also I think it would be fun for my dogs to try something different.
I feed my dogs Merrick anyways, but companies rarely give things away to people who are ALREADY customers. A big gripe of mine
I like that this food is healthy and natural
I like that the company has been around since 1968 and is well established and uses natural healthy ingredients
Merrick’s a great company, and we’d like to try their new formulas.
My dogs are getting older and I’d like to start feeding them more nutritious whole foods to keep them healthy longer.
because i think my pomeranian would love this
it has natural healthy ingredients.
it has natural healthy ingredients that i would my dog to eat.
I believe in getting the best food I can to feed my dog. And for training treats, too.
I have 2 German Shepherds. My Sr. female gets Pro Plan Salmon n Rice because she has allergies. My male who will be a Sr. this coming up year has been going threw some changes, so it is time to find a different dog food for him. Something that supports the nourishment he needs.
Gracie, my GSD, likes to try new things, but I like for her to eat quality food, so this would meet both needs.
I would like to give my dogs healtier foods
It sounds like it is a blend that dogs enjoy and it is good for them.
I prefer a healthier diet for my pets. A little splurge is worth it for the fur babies.
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I want to give my dogs the best nutrition and variety that I can.
Our dogs can’t handle cheap filler food
I would like to try it because it has balanced nutrition and is made with locally grown ingredients!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I like that this food is healthy and natural
Hes likes food from costco, his name is Buddy
I would like to try this because my dog has sensitive skin and could enjoy this
Its different than the dog food he normally eats and its healthy.
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I would love to try this cause Murphy who I adopted from a rescue last fall, has allergy problems. I would love to try and see if this helps his allergies!
It seems healthy.
It’s nutritious and the brand supports local farmers
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Merrick is a trusted brand in pet food. I think my dogs would enjoy it.
I would like Dumpling to try Merrick Pet Care Dog Food because they use locally grown, nutritious whole foods.
I would like to try one of Merrick’s grain free formulas to add to my dog food rotation.
Our Rottie mix loves his Merrick’s, and I’d like to try the new formulas!
I definitely would love to try their new formulas and see what my PWC puppy loves best!
I would love to try Merrick’s products for my beagle because I recently mixed in a can of the Grammy’s Pot Pie with his food and he ate it all in one sitting! He seems disinterested in his Blue Buffalo dry food.
Would so love sample of new Merrick n the Sodium amounts in the new formulas so my.vet can ok what is alright for my dog with heart problems. Still cant get that info from Merrick,.been trying SINCE APRIL
Merrick seems like a healthy choice for my dog, we would love to try these new products.
I just switched my dog Rosie to Whole Earth Farms which is made by Merrick. She and I would both love samples of other Merrick products!
I would love to win this for my Shar-Pei. He loves Merrick food & treats.
My dog’s an extremely picky eater, so a sample kit like this would be wonderful to try out!
My two small dogs love the food . Dry or mixed with wet doesn matter. Only wish they made a small bites formula for the very small dogs .
My Doberman loves Merrick Before grain Dog food. This looks cool I would like to win this for my girl!
My dogs have been on Merrick a few months , but would love to try some more varieties in flavor . So far they give 8 paws up !!
Great products !!!
I like feeding my dogs healthy food, but they get bored of the same old stuff. This looks great.
I would like Sara Ann to have the best dog food available.
Great kit how do i get one? Just trying our first bag of chicken brown rice merrick they are 8 yr. Old cockapoos.
Merrick was suggested to me by a young man working at Petco. My 4 pound Yorkie was eating Iams. She was having some really nasty BM’s. I bought the dry and wet food. My Baby Girl loves it. And no more tummy trouble and her coat is beautiful. Last time I bought food I was given a few sample bags of different flavors. She loves them all, will eat dry. Wish I could get a few more samples. Store only sells one flavor in dry for toy breeds. Happy Mom Happy Sassy
Have you tried going to their website and buying direct from them? You could even contact them via the website and ask for some samples. They are a great company to work with.
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