Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food
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Small breeds have hit the big time with the Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food. Designed just to cater to the appetites of small pups, this natural recipe starts with real, deboned lamb, followed by lamb meal, sweet potatoes, peas and potatoes. Smaller bellies will find it easy to digest with the included probiotics and prebiotic fiber, while leading levels of Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids help maintain your petite pooch's healthy skin and lustrous coat. And since every bag comes from small batches made in Merrick’s very own kitchen, and then tested for quality and safety, you know it’s good enough for your precious pup.
Key Benefits- Deboned lamb is the first ingredient, along with real fruits and veggies, for a hearty flavor your little pal will love.
- Grain-free recipe with no gluten ingredients, and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
- Added probiotic and prebiotic fiber helps aid digestion, with leading levels of Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat.
- Poultry-free formula is ideally suited for dogs with sensitivities to poultry ingredients.
- Proudly made in Merrick’s Texas facility using the world’s best locally-sourced ingredients from farmers they know and trust.
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Item Number117754
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Weight12.0 pounds
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Breed SizeExtra Small & Toy Breeds, Small Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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LifestageAdult
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Special DietGrain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Gluten Free
Deboned Lamb, Lamb Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Potatoes, Chickpeas, Potato Protein, Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Pork Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Whitefish Meal, Salmon Oil, Apples, Flaxseed Oil, 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 Content3,566 kcal/kg, 393 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 30.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 15.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 4.5% max |
| Moisture | 11.0% max |
| DHA | 0.05% min |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 3.5% min |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.4% min |
| Glucosamine | 800 mg/kg min |
| Chondroitin SulFate | 800 mg/kg min |
| Bacillius Coagulants | 90,000,000 cfu/lb min |
| Weight | Daily Feeding (cup) |
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| 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 |
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 provided as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed. Pregnant or nursing females may consume 2 - 3 times the recommended daily amounts. Dry and wet food in combination will help to increase the level of water in your dog's diet.
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If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/4 cup for every 3 oz of wet food.
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For dogs over 30 lbs: add 1/4 cup per additional 5 lbs.
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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One proud Mom!
By CMGS717 on Jun 24, 2019
Hi, bought the Merricks Lamb & sweet potatoe for my Chi mix. She is 14 yrs old, has sensitive stomach and allergy issues. I was previously feeding her Blue Buffalo Lamb. When I received the Merricks, I mixed the 2 together as recommended. Well "Bambi" picked out all the Merrick food and ate it! She left the Buffalo behind. Then I knew! She loves this stuff. Bought a small bag because I wasn't sure she would like it. Looks like we're gonna need a "Bigger Bag"! Thank you Chewy!
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Metricks Lil plates
By Kasey on Oct 4, 2019
So far so good. My 15 year old will be going to the vets for her check up so I'll get my vets determination and review.
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My chi's love it...
By shiloh1 on Sep 15, 2019
I have 3 tiny chi's one with a liver issue and my kids love the taste and size of the food.
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My Mini Goldendoodle loves this food
By Mindy on Jun 14, 2019
My dog is a very picky eater and he absolutely loves the Merrick Lamb and Sweet Potato Kibble. His coat is soft and shiny and he doesn't dump it all over the floor! I really like the hook and loop closure on the bag, except that it does start to peel away from the bag after a few uses.
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Headline was misleading
By Good on May 25, 2019
Although the product itself is amazing and my dogs love it, the kibble is actually for “small breeds” and this was not what I needed for my GSD. Wish the label on the website was more clear.
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Tinker bell loves this food
By TinkerBell on May 7, 2019
We have an Imperial Shih Tzu who is very very finicky. My husband read reviews stating that Merrick was the best dog food. We decided to give it a try switching from Blue Buffalo. Tinker LOVES it! We would highly recommended this food!
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Merrick lil plates
By Bond007 on Mar 8, 2019
We recently introduced our dog to Merrick Lil Plates and he loves it!! And we love Chewy! Fast delivery and great customer service.
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New Cereal
By BobZ on Nov 19, 2018
We changed our dry dog food to Merrick's lil Plates real lamb dry food two days ago. Our dog enjoyed it from the start and eats it up! He (we) enjoy the small bites making it easy to eat since he is a small Havanese. We'll continue this food and try other Merrick varieties over time. Impressed so far.
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Merrick Lil' Plates Food
By Carolyn on Apr 9, 2019
Good Quality Food for Little Dogs...... My Yorkie loves it.
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Picky Boston approved!
By Kemans on Jan 27, 2019
The small kibble size is great for a small dog and is smaller than most small kibble marketed brands.
