Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Game Bird Recipe with Chicken, Duck & Quail Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Bring some ancestral-inspired nutrition to your little carnivore’s bowl with the Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Game Bird Recipe with Chicken, Duck & Quail Grain-Free Dry Cat Food. Not your average kibble, the grain-free recipe starts with chicken and turkey, and is infused with freeze-dried raw meat bites packed with the whisker-licking flavor and protein of game birds like duck and quail. It provides the nutritional benefits of a raw diet, straight out of the bag! Every bite is loaded with everything your kitty needs to fuel his indoor or outdoor adventures, like vitamins, minerals and taurine, omegas for a healthy skin and coat, probiotics for easy digestion and antioxidant-rich veggies. Plus, there’s zero by-products, additives, gluten or anything artificial so even sensitive kitties can dive right into their bowl!
Key Benefits- Grain-free kibble contains 42% protein with chicken as the number one ingredient to support healthy muscles and activity.
- Infused with freeze-dried raw bites made with real poultry like duck and quail to lock in fresh taste and nutrition.
- Features a mix of protein and antioxidant-rich veggies to provide a balanced diet like the one your kitty would find in the wild.
- Packed with omegas for healthy skin and fur, plus taurine, vitamins and minerals for overall well-being, and probiotics for gentle digestion.
- Safely cooked in the USA in small batches with zero by-products, grains, wheat, gluten, corn, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
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Item Number99152
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Weight10.0 pounds
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Food Form
Dry Food, Freeze-Dried
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Lifestage
Adult
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Made in
United States
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Special Diet
No Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein, Grain-Free, Gluten Free
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Natural Flavor, Salmon Meal (Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids), Potato Protein, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Deboned Duck, Deboned Quail, Dried Yeast Culture, Salt, Organic Dried Alfalfa Meal, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Phosphoric Acid, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product.
Caloric Content3,588 kcal/kg, 395 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 42.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 14.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 4.0% max |
| Moisture | 11.0% max |
| Calcium | 1.0% min |
| Phosphorus | 0.8% min |
| Taurine | 0.2% min |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acid | 3.0% min |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acid | 0.3.0% min |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.05% min |
| Weight | Daily Feeding (cup) | Daily Feeding ( + 3 oz Pouches) |
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| 4 - 7 lbs | 1/4 - 1/2 | 1/4 + 1 |
| 7 - 10 lbs | 1/2 - 2/3 | 1/2 + 1 |
| 10 - 15 lbs | 2/3 - 1 | 2/3 + 1 |
Gradually mix in the new food over a 5 - 7 day period, increasing the amount of Backcountry Game Bird Recipe Cat Food each day.
Going the Extra Country Mile
Merrick Backcountry is an all-natural, grain-free ancestral feline diet packed with the protein cats crave. All recipes are cooked in the USA in Merrick’s own organically certifies kitchens.
High-Protein Kibble + Freeze-Dried Raw Meat
These raw-infused kibble recipes deliver a perfect combination of grain-free kibble plus whole, raw pieces of freeze-dried meat, offering the nutritional benefits of a raw diet in a convenient format. It's the perfect balance for health-conscious pet parents who love the convenience of freeze-dried foods and the value of premium kibble.
Grain-Free Morsels, Like Nature Intended
Merrick Backcountry's grain-free stews and protein-packed canned meals offer delicious variety from exotic protein blends like rabbit, venison and salmon, plus fresh-cut vegetables all smothered in a hearty gravy. Cats just love digging into these succulent feasts, and pet parents love all the nutrition their kitties are getting.
Freeze-Dried Raw Treat Recipes
Merrick's all-natural Backcountry treats complement delicious Backcountry kibbles and stews. Each recipe features real, freeze-dried pieces of raw poultry or fish. They're completely free of grain and gluten, and feature incredible flavor cats crave. Simply add water for extra moisture, or serve straight from the bag.
Fresh, Whole Food Ingredients
Merrick uses the freshest, highest quality ingredients from trusted farmers and ranchers, and their recipes never include additives, sweeteners, colors or preservatives.
SWEET POTATOES
Excellent source of complex carbs, vitamins, minerals, beta-carotene, and starch that converts easily into sugar for quick energy.
APPLES
Good source of antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary fiber, which helps with joint problems and promotes overall gastrointestinal health.
SALMON OIL
Contains long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, plus EPA and DHA for overall health and well-being.
ORGANIC ALFALFA
Rich source of calcium and serves as a good source of fiber, vitamins and carotene.
About Merrick
Merrick believes whole foods not only taste better, but are better for your pet, and handmade recipes are much better than scientific formulas. That's why Merrick's been making pet food in their own kitchen for more than 25 years. Produced in small batches, each recipe is closely monitored to ensure it delivers the perfect balance of nutrients guaranteed right on the label. Merrick makes food to be fuel, not filler, and their wide variety of protein-rich dry and canned foods and treats means your pet will enjoy every second of his meal.
81% Recommend
81% of reviewersrecommend this product
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55 Reviews
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By marleyjayne on Aug 16, 2018
I bought this food so that my cats could eat healthier, not knowing if they would like it or not.....well I mixed it with their original food so they wouldn't get sick froma sudden food switch and they pick through their food to eat the Merrick food first.....I think it's safe to say they absolutely love it!!! and I am happy because it is much better for them than their old food.
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By Lori on Jul 13, 2018
My cats love this food. I was having problems with throwing up in a grain-free alt. and this completely fixed the problem. I love the freeze dried meat.
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By Maggie on Apr 3, 2018
I was able to get a bag of this food on sale as a bit of a trial. We have one cat that has an incredibly sensitive system and we want to have more than 1 brand of food he can eat so that he's safe if there are any recalls. I gave this to both him and our other two cats and they both love it, and it sits well with our boy's sensitive stomach (which, before, had only tolerated specific, cheap 'intestinal care' foods). Our female cat has also decided this is her favorite, and will physically push the boys out of the way/off the table if she sees the bag! The only note about this food it that I usually crush up the raw pieces since our cats don't seem to eat them if they're left whole in the bowl I was able to get a bag of this food on sale as a bit of a trial. We have one cat that has an incredibly sensitive system and we want to have more than 1 brand of food he can eat so that he's safe if there are any recalls. I gave this to both him and our other two cats and they both love it, and it sits well with our boy's sensitive stomach (which, before, had only tolerated specific, cheap 'intestinal care' foods). Our female cat has also decided this is her favorite, and will physically push the boys out of the way/off the table if she sees the bag! The only note about this food it that I usually crush up the raw pieces since our cats don't seem to eat them if they're left whole in the bowl. Crushed up, however, they gobble the mix down. :) … more
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By kitcatchrys on Jun 18, 2018
My cat picks out the infused pieces and then cry's for more food...may have to change food...he really likes the infused pieces!
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By crispycritter19 on Jul 21, 2018
Stevie Ray and Tuxedo Sam like the kibbles-but weren't too sure about the freeze dried chicken bits, so I mashed them up & added it to their canned food. Stevie says "NOM NOM NOM"...
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By BooBoo on Nov 8, 2017
Our vet told us to put our cat on a higher protein diet. This is probably one of the highest protein content dry foods on the market. Our cat switched to this food easily. I would only buy it from Chewy again if they offered a smaller sized bag as they do in the big box pet stores. Buy this bag if you have multiple cats to feed and go through a lot of food, otherwise this bag is quite large for just one cat.
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By Lenny on Jan 18, 2018
My standing order was Natural Balance Wild Pursuit Chicken, Turkey Meal & Quail Formula - however, it seems Natural Balance is no longer making that item. One of my two cats is a bit finicky, and she didn't take to the change well... we've tried mixing the remainder of the former meal with the current, and it took her a few days to adjust.
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By TexasCat on Nov 18, 2017 Top 500 Contributor
Of the kitties that like kibble, all like this. They do tend to eat the freeze dried morsels, first. All is typically gone sooner than later. Even when the wet cat food is in the bowl. They like the game bird recipes. New to our rotation food plan, but, will definitely purchase again. Kitties give it all paws up.
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By Patti on Aug 27, 2018
Excellent nutrition (5 stars on Pawdiet.com), and a nice amount of freeze dried bits. Highly recommended.
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By Kris on Aug 12, 2017
The first time I ever purchased from Chewy for my cat I got Fromm wild bird game dry food. The shipment came in One Day and our cat LOVED it. After notification we couldn't get Fromm any longer from Chewy we tried this brand of dry food for our Rocco. He is not eating it at all. I even picked the most similar flavor as the previous food. Also for some reason this delivery took the longest to arrive. Still a good service but not a good food fit for our kitty.
