Merrick Dog Grain Free Senior Chicken And Sweet Potato 22Lb

Support your senior dog's vitality with real deboned chicken as the #1 ingredient in Merrick Grain Free Senior Recipe. This grain-free dry dog food delivers 30% protein with 77% from animal sources, formulated specifically to meet the nutritional needs of aging dogs while helping maintain a healthy weight.

Ingredient Authority

Real deboned chicken leads the recipe, followed by chicken meal and sweet potatoes, providing quality animal protein for lean muscle maintenance. Turkey meal, peas, and salmon meal contribute additional protein and essential nutrients. Chicken fat and flaxseed provide essential fatty acids, while salmon oil delivers omega-3s. Real whole foods including apples and blueberries add natural vitamins and antioxidants. Easily digestible carbohydrates from sweet potatoes and potatoes offer sustained energy without grains. This recipe contains no grains, with no artificial preservatives or colors. Mixed tocopherols and citric acid are used for freshness.

Nutritional Breakdown

Each serving delivers 30% crude protein (min.) and 12% crude fat (min.) with 3.5% crude fiber (max.) and 11% moisture (max.). The formula features 77% of protein from animal sources for optimal nutrition. Formulated with fewer calories and fat to help aging dogs maintain a healthy weight. L-carnitine supports a healthy metabolism. Leading levels of omega fatty acids from salmon oil and flaxseed support healthy skin and coat. Glucosamine and chondroitin support healthy hips and joints. Supplemented with taurine to ensure a balanced diet. This complete and balanced formula meets nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

Life Stage & Breed Clarity

Specially formulated for senior dogs of all breeds and sizes. This recipe meets AAFCO standards for adult maintenance, providing age-appropriate nutrition tailored to support your senior dog's health and vitality.

Functional Positioning

The grain-free formula with sweet potatoes and potatoes provides easily digestible carbohydrates for sustained energy. Real chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, and salmon meal provide essential amino acids for maintaining lean muscle mass. L-carnitine supports healthy metabolism. Glucosamine and chondroitin support healthy hip and joint function. Omega fatty acids from salmon oil and flaxseed contribute to healthy skin and coat. Probiotics including Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium, and Lactobacillus acidophilus support digestive health.

Feeding Guidance

Feed according to your senior dog's weight, activity level, and body condition. When transitioning to Merrick Grain Free Senior Recipe, gradually introduce the new food over 7-10 days by mixing increasing amounts with your dog's current food. This helps support digestive comfort during the transition. Adjust portions as needed to maintain ideal body condition. Always provide fresh, clean water. Consult your veterinarian for specific feeding recommendations based on your dog's individual needs and health status.

Why Choose Merrick Grain Free Senior Recipe

• Real deboned chicken as the #1 ingredient for quality protein
• 30% protein with 77% from animal sources for optimal nutrition
• Formulated with fewer calories and fat to help maintain healthy weight
• L-carnitine to support healthy metabolism in aging dogs
• Leading levels of glucosamine and chondroitin for hip and joint support
• Omega fatty acids for healthy skin and coat
• Grain-free formula with sweet potatoes and potatoes for easy digestion
• Real whole foods including apples and blueberries
• Supplemented with taurine for balanced nutrition
• Probiotics to support digestive health
• Crafted in Hereford, Texas and cooked in the USA in FDA-compliant facilities

Merrick Grain Free Senior Recipe brings together real ingredients, proven nutrition, and age-appropriate support for your senior dog. Crafted with care in the USA, this recipe delivers the quality and consistency your aging companion deserves at every meal.

Product Specifications

Commercial

• Brand: Merrick
• Product Line: Grain Free
• Recipe: Senior Recipe - Chicken and Sweet Potato
• SKU: 022808385837

Physical

• Bag Size: 22 lbs
• Format: Dry kibble
• Package Quantity: 1 bag
• Actual Weight: 22.77 lbs

Functional

• Life Stage: Senior
• Breed Size: All breeds
• Primary Protein: Chicken (deboned chicken, chicken meal)
• Secondary Protein: Turkey meal, salmon meal
• Carbohydrate Sources: Sweet potatoes, potatoes, peas (grain-free)
• Crude Protein (min.): 30%
• Crude Fat (min.): 12%
• Crude Fiber (max.): 3.5%
• Moisture (max.): 11%
• Animal Protein Content: 77% from animal sources
• Formula Type: Complete and balanced
• AAFCO Statement: Meets nutritional levels for adult dog maintenance
• Special Features: L-carnitine, glucosamine, chondroitin, omega fatty acids, taurine, probiotics

Operational

• Manufacturing Location: Hereford, Texas, USA
• Country of Origin: USA
• Facility Standards: FDA guidelines compliance
• Storage: Store in cool, dry place in sealed container
• Freshness Preservatives: Mixed tocopherols, citric acid
• Free From: Grains, artificial preservatives, artificial colors