Pet Food Brand
Merrick
Acquired by Nestlé Purina in 2015. Known for deboned-meat-first formulations in both grain-free (Grain Free, Backcountry) and grain-inclusive (Classic) lines. The Limited Ingredient Diet line addresses food-sensitive pets.
At a glance
- Parent company
- Nestlé Purina PetCare
- Founded
- 1988
- Headquarters
- Hereford, Texas, USA
- Made in
- USA
- AAFCO method
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles
- Typical price tier
- premium
- Pet types
- Dogs, Cats
Product lines
ClassicGrain FreeBackcountryLimited Ingredient DietWhole Earth Farms
Recall history
2011-01-31
Junior Texas Taffy dog treats — salmonella
FDA enforcement report →
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