Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Pacific Catch Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
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Bring some ancestral-inspired nutrition to your little carnivore’s bowl with the Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Pacific Catch Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food. Not your average kibble, the grain-free recipe starts with salmon, whitefish and trout, and is infused with freeze-dried raw meat bites packed with whisker-licking, fresh-catch flavor and protein. 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 41% protein with salmon meal as the number one ingredient to support healthy muscles and activity.
- Infused with freeze-dried raw bites made with real fish like whitefish and trout 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 Number102329
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Weight10.0 pounds
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LifestageAdult
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Food FormDry Food, Freeze-Dried
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Special DietNo Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein, Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Raw, Natural
Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal (Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids), Whitefish Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Natural Flavor, Potato Protein, Sweet Potatoes, Pork Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whitefish, Trout, 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 | 41.0% 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% |
Omega-6 Fatty Acid | 3.0% min |
Omega-3 Fatty Acid | 0.3.0% min |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.05% min |
Bacillus Coagulants | 90,000,000 CFU/lb min |
Weight | Daily Feeding (cup) | Daily Feeding Combined with 5 oz Can (cup) |
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4 - 7 lbs | 1/4 - 1/2 | 1/4 |
7 - 10 lbs | 1/2 - 2/3 | 1/2 |
10 - 15 lbs | 2/3 - 1 | 2/3 |
Gradually mix in the new food over a 5 - 7 day period, increasing the amount of Backcountry Pacific Catch Recipe Cat Food each day.
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Are any Merrick products currently being recalled?
No. None of Merrick Pet Care's recipes are being recalled.
What is the difference between Merrick grain-based and grain-free foods?
Some pets develop food intolerances or food allergies and grains can be difficult for a pet's stomach and intestines to break down. If your pet has a sensitive stomach, our Grain Free recipes can help their digestive system problems. At Merrick, our Grain Free recipes feature higher levels of proteins, omegas, glucosamine and chondroitin.
Do Merrick’s Grain Free recipes contain fillers and chemicals?
We are committed to using only the purest ingredients in our recipes. Our recipes contain no ingredients from China; no poultry by-products; no artificial additives or preservatives; no artificial flavors or colors; no corn, wheat or soy; and no glutens. We've excluded these ingredients because we believe pet food should be fuel, not filler.

A Protein-Rich Ancestral Diet
Merrick Backcountry offers a wide array of exotic protein options for an ancestral dog food diet that delivers a unique combination of freeze-dried raw-coated kibble with real freeze-dried raw pieces of meat, fish, or poultry. Choose from grain-free options and recipes with healthy grains for a balanced lineup that provides the nutritional benefits of a raw diet.
Real Animal Protein First
Merrick Backcountry dog food is packed with protein canines crave. In fact, every recipe is crafted with real deboned meat, fish or poultry as the first ingredient! Leading levels of high-quality protein can help your dog maintain healthy energy levels and promote healthy digestion. Plus, your pup will also find freeze-dried raw meat for the nutritious and protein-packed diet he deserves.

Raw-Coated Kibble + Real Meat
Protein-rich, raw-coated kibble mixed in with freeze-dried real meat, fish or poultry raw pieces makes Backcountry Raw Infused kibble recipes irresistible to pups. Freeze-drying locks in raw flavor and nutrition to provide the next best thing to feeding fresh meat. Give your dog the closest thing to raw, with the easy-serve convenience of regular kibble.
Healthy Grain or Grain-Free
Choose a high-protein, grain-free recipe crafted with healthy grains, like brown rice, oatmeal, and barley, to support sound digestion.

Omega-3 and -6 Fatty Acids
Guaranteed levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids support healthy skin and a vibrant coat, for good nutrition that truly shows. And glucosamine and chondroitin help maintain healthy hip and joint function through all your dog’s adventures to keep him running healthy for many years.
Raw Nutrition and Wild Flavor in Every Recipe
DRY RECIPES - GRAIN-FREE
Sweet potatoes are a fiber-rich source of quality carbs for healthy energy levels without grains.
DRY RECIPES - HEALTHY GRAINS
Brown rice, oatmeal and barley provide healthy grains for good digestion.
WET FOOD
Made with real deboned meat or poultry as the #1 ingredient and rich flavors and textures.
TREATS
Yummy treats made with real meat, poultry or fish and without artificial ingredients or fillers.
FREEZE-DRIED TREATS
These Freeze-Dried Raw Mixers are tasty, safely processed and offer your buddy a nutritional boost.
VARIETY PACKS
Keep your dog satisfied with an assortment of canned Real Beef and Chicken Dinner wet dog food.
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 30 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.

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Kitties LOVE this
By MozartxIsis on Jan 14, 2021
I been needing a better diet for my 2 cats as I have slacked with their dietary needs. I have an almost 2 yr old and a 7 yr old so finding a diet to meet both of their needs is a bit difficult. They LOVE this switch. The freeze dried pieces are a good size (even for my small girl) and there are a few per each scoop. They also had a TON of energy after eating which is important for my older boy. And my girl is full after eating whereas before she would scarf her food and always seem hungry on her previous diet. I hope I can see great skin and fur results for Isis after a month of feeding. Definitely recommend
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Great stuff
By BonAir on Feb 18, 2021
My 4 fur babies Love this..slowly added to their existing Blue Buffalo dry so no adverse reactions and they clean their bowls now! Love the fact that we can feed raw without the hassles of raw prep
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I swear by Merrick
By April on Dec 1, 2020
My cat is about 1 1/2 and is an indoor/outdoor cat. He is extremely active and is very hunting/protecting and exploration oriented. This food keeps him strong and healthy. It maintains nutrient levels that are able to keep up with his activity levels while he’s outdoors. He absolutely loves the food, but will sift through and eat all the raw infused pieces first and leave the rest until he’s really hungry.
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A hit with Momo
By Knerq on Jan 19, 2021
My cat loves this food! Which is great since she is allergic to chicken and it's difficult to find cat food that doesn't contain poultry.
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Cats Love the Food/Great service
By tannachtonfarm on Jul 11, 2020
Have purchased this product before because the cats love this food. It's made in the USA - one of the very few pet foods made in the States. Chewy.com shipped quickly and without incident. Thanks!
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Not what I was expecting
By Daisy on May 17, 2020
I thought this was going to be the freeze dried raw chunks, but it's dry kibble with only a few (not even 1 per 1/2 cup) of the freeze dried mixed in. My cat doesn't like it very much.
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Sorry but NO
By Justme on Mar 11, 2020
Oh my I was pretty surprised but my cat said a huge NO to this food. I bought this on sale and didn’t get to open it until a few days ago. The raw infused pieces are way to big for my cat. He picks them up and spits them out.
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Cats won't eat it!
By ukcat on Dec 19, 2019
Got this for my younger cat who will eat anything. Two older cats are eating Blue Buffalo RX diets. None of the cats will touch this, even when their bowls are empty and it's past dinner time. They are not picky eaters. Had high expectations, but unfortunately this food fell short, would not recommend.
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Not their favorite...
By Sisu344 on Dec 21, 2019
I have 5 cats who eat canned at night and dry during the day. They ate this at first but are no longer interested in it. The freeze dried raw pieces are huge! I mean no one eats those. I actually give them to the dogs. Will not buy again.
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Merrick Cat Food
By CatScratchingPost on Jan 16, 2020
My cats really like this dry cat food. They gobble it up in the morning then they start begging for more and I have to put my foot down.