Recall history
We found 1 recall for Merrick brand lines since 2016, none in the last five years. Older and less related recalls count for less in our grades.
- 2018Serious. Merrick Backcountry beef dog treats: elevated beef thyroid hormone. Source
Who makes it and WSAVA nutrition standards
Merrick is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare. Here is how it answered the WSAVA questions, as reported by the Pet Nutrition Alliance:
- Employs a full-time board-certified veterinary nutritionist (DACVIM Nutrition or ECVCN), plus PhD and MS nutritionists.
- Owns 100% of the plants that make its food.
- Answered the survey and shared nutrient data on request.
- Purina Institute and Purina research centres publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Questions
Is Merrick a good brand?
We graded 2 Merrick products (dry dog foods, wet dog foods). The best is Grain-Free Real Texas Beef Dinner at 75/100, grade B, ranked 8 of 15 wet dog foods. Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Grain-Free grades C (74). Grades compare each product with other best-sellers in the same category.
Has Merrick had a recall?
We found 1 recall for Merrick brand lines since 2016, none in the last five years. The most recent was in 2018: Merrick Backcountry beef dog treats: elevated beef thyroid hormone.
Who makes Merrick?
Nestlé Purina PetCare.
Does Merrick meet WSAVA guidelines?
WSAVA doesn't approve brands, but it lists questions owners should ask a pet food maker. Nestlé Purina PetCare answered them and scores 25 of 25 on our nutrition standards check.
Prices, ratings and recalls checked October 2026. How we grade.