Give your small sidekick a delicious dinner designed especially for him! Merrick Lil' Plates Small Breed Dog Food, Grain Free Real Texas Beef and Sweet Potato with Raw Bites Recipe is crafted specifically for small breed dogs with real deboned beef as the first ingredient. This grain and gluten free dry dog food is packed with kibble and real, whole, freeze-dried, raw dog food beef pieces that provide enhanced nutrition and fresh taste. Plus, it has probiotics to help your pal digest and offers complete and balanced nutrition that helps preserve his healthy muscle tissue and energy levels. Leading levels of glucosamine, chondroitin and omega-3 and -6 fatty acids help maintain your best bud’s healthy hips, joints, coat and skin. Crafted in Hereford, TX and cooked in the USA.
Item Number | 145883 |
---|---|
Weight | 4 pounds |
Season | N/A |
Made In | N/A |
Sourced From | N/A |
Shop Conscious | Natural |
Lifestage | Adult |
Breed Size | Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds |
Food Form | Dry Food, Freeze-Dried |
Special Diet | Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Gluten Free, Raw, Sensitive Digestion, Chicken-Free, Premium |
Deboned Beef, Pork Meal, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Protein, Pork Fat, Natural Flavor, Beef Liver, Potato Protein, Sunflower Oil, Flaxseed, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Apples, Blueberries, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Iodate), DL Methionine, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement), 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. 2C35468
3640 kcal ME/kg or 396 kcal ME/cup
Crude Protein | 30% min |
---|---|
Crude Fat | 12% min |
Crude Fiber | 3.5% max |
Moisture | 11% max |
Docosahexaenoic Acid | 0.05% min |
Taurine | 0.17% min |
Omega-6 fatty acids | 3.50% min |
Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.40% min |
Glucosamine | 1200 mg/kg |
Chondroitin Sulfate | 1200 mg/kg |
L-Carnitine | 200 mg/kg |
Bacillus Coagulants | 90,000,000 cfu/lb |
Using the chart below, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size, and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed.
Puppies and pregnant or nursing females may consume two to three times the recommended daily amounts. Dry and wet food in combination will help to increase the level of water in your dog’s diet. If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/4 cup for every 3 oz. wet.
Weight | Daily Feeding (Cans) |
---|---|
2 lbs | 1/4 |
5 lbs | 1/2 |
10 lbs | 1 |
15 lbs | 1 1/4 |
20 lbs | 1 1/2 |
25 lbs | 1 3/4 |
30 lbs | 2 |
For dogs over 30 lbs., add 1/4 cup per additional 5 lbs.
Gradually mix in the new food over a 5 – 7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Lil Plates Grain-Free Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe with Raw Bites Dry Dog Food each day.
New Customers Only: Spend 49+ Get $20 Off
New Customers Only: Spend 49+ Get $20 Off
New Customers Only: Spend 49+ Get $20 Off
New Customers Only: Spend 49+ Get $20 Off
New Customers Only: Spend 49+ Get $20 Off
About Merrick Lil' Plates
Big Nutrition for Small Breeds
Your furry friend may be able to hide under the bed or nap comfortably in your lap, but there’s nothing little about your small dog’s dietary needs! Merrick Lil’ Plates caters to the big appetites of small breed pups with a delicious line of delicious Grain Free and Healthy Grain recipes that deliver big on high-quality nutrition.
Quality Protein
The #1 ingredient in every Lil’ Plates recipe is always high-quality protein like real deboned meat, fish or poultry.
Healthy Digestion
Crafted with real whole fruits and vegetables that provide key nutrients and support healthy digestion.
Whole Foods
Made with real whole foods and no corn or soy, Lil’ Plates has all of the good stuff and none of the bad.
Single Servings
Easy-open trays pack big nutrition into convenient single servings with right-sized portions for smaller breeds.
About Merrick
The Merrick story began over 30 years ago and their main goal has always been to make the best pet food possible. They use premium ingredients from real, whole foods, combining them to create nutrient-rich recipes that make a difference in how your pet looks and feels. Merrick is all about staying true to their roots and they still handcraft recipes in the original Hereford, Texas kitchen where Garth Merrick started the company. They also partner with organizations that share their love of pets.
Customer Rating | Rated 4 out of 5 stars 47 | Rated 4.4343 out of 5 stars 175 | Rated 4.4167 out of 5 stars 48 | Rated 4.4944 out of 5 stars 178 | Rated 4.25 out of 5 stars 76 |
Price Per Unit | $6.75/lbChewy Price | $6.25/lbChewy Price | $6.50/lbChewy Price | $5.75/lbChewy Price | $5.75/lbChewy Price |
Price | $26.98Chewy Price | $24.99Chewy Price | $25.98Chewy Price | $22.99Chewy Price | $22.98Chewy Price |
Autoship | $25.63Chewy Price | $23.74Chewy Price | $24.68Chewy Price | $21.84Chewy Price | $21.83Chewy Price |
Top Ingredients | Deboned Beef, Pork Meal, Salmon Meal... | Deboned Beef, Pork Meal, Salmon Meal... | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal... | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal... | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes... |
Special Diet | Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Gluten Free... | Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Gluten Free... | No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Grain-Free, Gluten Free... | No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Grain-Free, Gluten Free... | Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Gluten Free... |
Health Feature | Dental & Breath Care, Skin & Coat Health, Hip & Joint Support | Dental & Breath Care, Skin & Coat Health, Hip & Joint Support, N/A | Dental & Breath Care, Skin & Coat Health, Hip & Joint Support | Dental & Breath Care, Skin & Coat Health, Hip & Joint Support, N/A | Dental & Breath Care, Brain Health, Skin & Coat Health |
Breed Size | Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds | Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds | Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds | Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds | Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds |
Food Flavor | Beef, Lamb, Sweet Potato, Meat, Fruits & Vegetables | Beef, Sweet Potato, Lamb, Meat, Fruits & Vegetables | Chicken, Turkey, Sweet Potato, Poultry, Fruits & Vegetables | Sweet Potato, Chicken, Turkey, Poultry, Fruits & Vegetables | Chicken, Sweet Potato, Poultry, Fruits & Vegetables |
good product for special needs dog and well tolerated by this dog
My dog love this food. I love the smaller pieces . I feel this is a healthy choose for my dog with out all additives and without high price.
Love all of Merricks products.. best choice for fresh dry food.
I absolutely love ordering from Chewy and will continue to do so. I can purchase this particular brand of dog food cheaper and for more convenient than at my local pet (mart). The shipping was lightning quick as I received my purchase the very next day! Way to go Chewy! You've earned a life-long customer.
I was really excited to try this food. I was happy to see there were a ton of the freeze dried bits. I gradually added this new food to my dog’s old dry food. My dog seemed to love it right away but he isn’t a very picky eater. After only a few days, my pup had horrible diarrhea which lasted multiple days. I immediately took him off the food. After a few sleepless nights and a vet trip later, I now have a giant, expensive bag of food that I can’t feed him. I would definitely not buy this again.
I recently adopted a 10+ year old Tea Cup Poodle who is a very picky eater. I can't seem to find a food that she will eat. She picks at Merrick Lil' Plates, mostly just picks out the freeze dried morsels. She only weighs 5 pounds so I don't want to mess around for too long to find something she'll eat. Any suggestions?
My dogs love this kibble--it's hard to find one they will eat--especially the freeze dried bits but in the last bag I bought, trying to find the freeze dried bits was like searching for a needle in a haystack. I think the quality has gone down and will not buy it anymore. On a side note, the canned Wingaling dog food by Merrick was a total hit with my dogs--especially the whole wings and drumsticks in the can. However, last time I bought the food it was spoiled--the cubed meat was gray and disgusting. And now that food isn't even to be found anymore. I'm wondering what's going on over at Merrick.
We were given this by accident instead of the regular non raw. However my maltipoo loves it. He’s super picky but this he tears up as soon as I set it down. So I guess we are buying this from Now on! Lol
This was a quick switch because Merrick stopped selling the chickpea and salmon. She loved it and I loved it more because it was more on the vegetarian side. She tolerates this because I add the wet tuna and turkey as a topper. She loves fish, other than that she isn't much of a meat eater. I know she'd prefer to be back on her other brand but I am not sure Merrick will ever restock. If your pup/small breed loves beef, I would say give it a try. The smell is nice, kibbles are a great size and I do like the added raw and antibiotics! I am going to try her on Halo but would like to eventually try her on Wild Earth because I do prefer her on more of a veggie diet because I can see the difference in her stools and skin. A week after being on this particular brand her skin started to shed more. Yes, it already does because she's a long haired chi but it was shedding a lot. I have started giving her omega 321 tabs which have great benefits.
He used to eat this occasionally, but something has changed, so this was a snort and a sneeze away from OMG, mom!