Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Puppy Dry Dog Food
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Improve your small pal’s morale with Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Puppy Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe. This delicious dry food for small puppies features real deboned chicken as the very first ingredient and includes DHA to support healthy brain development. It’s formulated with prebiotics and probiotics for digestion and formed into a small kibble size with a crunchy texture to help reduce plaque and keep teeth clean. This grain and gluten-free dry puppy food is developed with high levels of omega fatty acids to help promote healthy skin and a shiny coat while glucosamine and chondroitin support hip and joint function. It’s paw-fect for helping small breed puppies build healthy muscles and maintain a high level of energy throughout the day.
Key Benefits- Grain-free dry food for small breed puppies.
- Features real deboned chicken as the very first ingredient.
- Developed with high levels of omega fatty acids, glucosamine and chondroitin.
- Formed into a small kibble size with a crunchy texture to help reduce plaque and keep teeth clean.
- Crafted in Hereford, TX and cooked in the USA.
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Item Number117750
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Weight12.0 pounds
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LifestagePuppy
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Breed SizeExtra Small & Toy Breeds, Small Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietGrain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Gluten Free, Sensitive Digestion
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Potato Protein, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed Oil, Salmon Oil, Apples, Blueberries, Inulin (from chicory root), Gelatin, Salt, Organic Dried Alfalfa Meal, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Carbonate), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casein Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product.
Caloric Content3,602 kcal/kg, 397 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 28.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 15.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 4.5% max |
| Moisture | 11.0% max |
| Calcium | 1.2% min |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% min |
| DHA | 0.05% min |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 2.0% min |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 0.3.0% min |
| Glucosamine | 500 mg/kg min |
| Chondroitin SulFate | 500 mg/kg min |
| Weight | 6 - 16 Weeks Old Daily Feeding (cup) | 16 - 52 Weeks Old Daily Feeding (cup) |
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| 3 lbs | 3/4 | 1/2 |
| 6 lbs | 1 1/3 | 1 |
| 10 lbs | 1 3/4 | 1 1/2 |
| 15 lbs | 2 1/2 | 2 |
| 20 lbs | 3 | 2 1/2 |
| 30 lbs | 4 | 3 1/3 |
| 40 lbs | 5 | 4 |
| 50 lbs | 5 3/4 | 4 3/4 |
| 60 lbs | – | 5 1/2 |
| 70 lbs | – | 6 |
Using the guide above, divide the total 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 as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed. 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 1/2 cup for every 6 oz of wet food.
Mix Merrick's food with your current pet's food over the course of 5-7 days. Continuously increase the amount of the Merrick food while decreasing the amount in your dog or cat's current diet.
Big Nutrition for Small Pups
To cater to the big appetites of small pups, Merrick offers a line of grain-free dry and wet recipes for small breed dogs. And don't forget to clean teeth and freshen breath with Merrick's Fresh Kisses: a grain-free and potato-free dental treat available in extra small sizes for your Lil' pal.
It Starts With Protein
Merrick Lil' Plates recipes start with real and wholesome USDA-inspected deboned meat, poultry or fish as the first ingredient. This means that your pet will get more wholesome protein with every meal. Quality protein provides the amino acids necessary for building strong muscles and a healthy metabolism.
Palatable Plates for Your Lil' Pal
Give your small breed dog a delicious dinner with Merrick Lil' Plates single-serve dinner trays. Each recipe satisfies your tiny dog's desire for a meaty meal smothered in savory gravy, while providing him with incredible nutrition like high protein levels and essential fatty acids. These 100% grain-free dinners are packed into smaller portion sizes ideal for smaller breeds, so pet parents can always serve up a fresh meal.
Serve Up Balanced Nutrition
Following every protein are fresh fruits and vegetables like sweet potatoes, blueberries, peas and more for a complete and balanced recipe that will give your pup the nutrients he needs to live an active and healthy lifestyle. You won't find corn, grain or soy ingredients in any of Merrick Lil' Plates recipes, so your food-sensitive pup can safely enjoy the high-quality, nutritional benefits that Merrick offers.
Benefits Worth Barking Over
Merrick Lil' Plates has big benefits for small dogs, like added probiotics and prebiotics to help support nutrient absorption. Plus, each meal boasts leading levels of naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint function. And the tiny, crunchy bites characteristic of Lil' Plates kibble are designed specifically for small breeds to help reduce plaque and keep your pup's teeth clean and in good condition.
Tasty Treats for Petite Pals
Merrick Lil' Plates offers a variety of grain-free and gluten-free treats that are not only enticing for your pup, but also provide a nutritional boost to keep him on his A-game all day, every day. Perfect for training and rewarding dogs, these treats always feature real, deboned meat as the number one ingredient and never have any artificial preservatives or fillers. Lil' Brush Bones help freshen breath and clean teeth, and they have a natural chicken flavor.
The Makings of a Meal Fit for Your Best Friend
Sweet Potatoes: Excellent source of complex carbs, vitamins, minerals, beta-carotene, and starch that converts easily into sugar for quick energy.
Blueberries: Loaded with vitamins C and E, healthy carbs, fiber and powerful antioxidants for immune system support and urinary tract health.
Organic Alfalfa: Rich source of calcium and serves as a good source of fiber, vitamins and carotene.
Salmon Oil: Contains long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, plus EPA and DHA for overall health and well-being.
Flaxseed Oil: Delivers the right amount of healthy fats from omega-3 and 6 fatty acids to provide energy and maintain healthy skin.
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Recipe |
Chicken + Sweet Potato |
Texas Beef + Sweet Potato |
Salmon + Sweet Potato |
Senior (Chicken + Sweet Potato) |
Puppy (Chicken + Sweet Potato) |
| Protein Levels | 38% | 38% | 34% | 32% | 28% |
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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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Puppy Love
By BobT on Oct 27, 2020
My pup loves this food. I picked it for its ingredients so both I and pup are happy.
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My Puppy got tired of it after 2-3 weeks.
By Shell on May 19, 2020
I bought this a couple months ago. At first my dog loved it but as usual my puppy refused to eat it after 2-3 weeks. Though I realize my dog gets tired the same dog food very quickly, I noticed that he now dislikes the Merrick's dry-food more than the "American Journey" dry-food.....but not by much (he's tired of both brands). He absolutely loves "FreshPet Vital" dog good but it's so expensive.
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Good food, puppy loves
By Oreo on Jun 8, 2020
Bought this because the seller feeds these to the dogs, my puppy loves it and i had no problems with it.
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Damaged Box
By Emily on May 10, 2020
Box came open. Almost lost contents if postman wasn’t so nice! Very disappointed in how it was taped by Chewy!!
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shih-poo approved
By Candice on Jan 16, 2020
I was getting nervous with my pup not eating daily, she would eat every two days, or nibble it for days until she gets really hungry then she’ll eat. She was on the blue buffalo kibbles and also the canned. I decided to check the reviews on this and give it a try. She ate it all in one sitting. This would definitely be my go to food from now on.
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not up to my dogs standards
By PickyPuppy on Oct 25, 2019
I ordered this a couple weeks back, thinking it's the highest rated brand for small dog breeds so my dog should love it right .. wrong. Even after dressing it up in a cracked egg, food topping, she doesn't want anything to do with it. I thought my dog may have been sick, but no, she's just sick of this food lol!
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this food is amazing
By laura on Jan 19, 2020
My baby love it!!!!!!! I will definitely but it again
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No more unfinished meals
By Reebs on Jun 16, 2019
My shih tzu puppy originally was eating a different premium brand of dry food, as recommended by his breeder. He had always been a reluctant eater in the morning, which worried me a little even though he was gaining weight and growing adequately. I read labels for the food I personally consume, and I do the same for my dog, especially during these critical months of puppy growth and development. I liked Merrick's ingredients when compared to his old food so we switched. He LOVES this new food and I feel great knowing he's eating the best ingredients for him. I'm happy we found a nutritious food that he likes!
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great food
By MsVs on Oct 16, 2019
I like this food. I feed raw too. I have a litter of pups and want to send each new owner a bag.
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Theo was a nibbler
By Theo on May 4, 2019
The first food I used for Theo was recommended by breeder and among the ones suggested by my vet. But Theo just nibbled. I was running low on food and could not find his brand local. So I decided I had to get something I could find and was recommended for his breed. He loved the Merrick Lil Plates. He does not pick at his food and I have noticed a huge improvement in his skin and coat
