Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food, 12.7 oz, 12 ct

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips and Rice Stew is a grain-inclusive wet dog food formulated for adult dogs of all breeds and sizes, built around real deboned beef as the first ingredient and served in a rich gravy. Inspired by classic beef stew, this recipe pairs beef with brown rice, spinach, and Yukon Gold potatoes - a hearty, home-style ingredient combination that stands apart from the other Kitchen Comforts recipes through its distinctive vegetable profile. It functions as a complete and balanced daily meal or as a premium topper over dry kibble, and is the beef entry in the Kitchen Comforts grain-inclusive lineup.

Quick Product Snapshot

Why Pet Owners Choose This Food

• Real deboned beef is the first ingredient - a hearty, familiar protein source for lean muscle maintenance and sustained energy
• Brown rice provides an easily digestible carbohydrate source and natural fiber to support healthy digestion
• Spinach and Yukon Gold potatoes deliver a distinctive vegetable profile not found in the other Kitchen Comforts recipes - spinach contributes iron and vitamins, while Yukon Gold potatoes provide a buttery, mild carbohydrate base
• Beef tips in rich gravy create a hearty stew-style eating experience that appeals to dogs that respond well to red meat-based recipes
• Grain-inclusive formulation makes it a practical option for dogs that do well on brown rice and do not require a grain-free diet
• No artificial colors or preservatives
• Crafted in Merrick's Hereford, TX kitchen and cooked in the USA

Ingredient Transparency

The recipe leads with deboned beef, followed by beef broth as the primary moisture and flavor source. Brown rice provides the carbohydrate base, while spinach and Yukon Gold potatoes contribute fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Rich gravy adds a distinctive flavor layer. The formula contains no artificial colors or preservatives. All ingredients are sourced and the product is crafted in the USA at Merrick's Hereford, TX facility.

Nutritional Positioning

This wet dog food delivers 8.0% crude protein (min.) and 5.0% crude fat (min.), supported by 78.0% moisture content. The grain-inclusive formulation with brown rice provides a digestible carbohydrate source that supports energy and digestive health. The nutritional profile is consistent across the Kitchen Comforts lineup, with beef as the protein differentiator and spinach and Yukon Gold potatoes as the distinctive vegetable combination. This recipe meets the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult dog maintenance and is positioned as a complete and balanced daily meal.

Texture, Palatability, and Feeding Experience

The Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips and Rice Stew format features tender beef tip pieces served in a rich gravy with vegetable inclusions. The beef tip format provides a hearty, stew-style eating experience with more substantial meat pieces than pate or smooth wet food formats. The combination of beef, brown rice, and the distinctive spinach and Yukon Gold potato profile creates a home-cooked aroma and flavor that appeals to dogs that respond well to red meat-based recipes. Serving at room temperature improves palatability compared to refrigerated portions.

Feeding Guidance and Portion Use

Can be served as a complete meal or as a premium topper over dry kibble. Adjust portions based on your dog's weight, activity level, and individual metabolism. When transitioning from another food, introduce gradually over 7-10 days by mixing increasing amounts with the current food to minimize digestive disruption. Always provide fresh water alongside meals. Refrigerate unused portions and use within 3 days.

Safety, Storage, and Handling

Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place. After opening, cover and refrigerate unused portions and use within 3 days. Serve at room temperature for best palatability. Always provide fresh water. Keep out of reach of children. If your dog has a known health condition or dietary restriction, consult your veterinarian before changing their diet.

Product Highlights

• Real deboned beef as the first ingredient
• Grain-inclusive with brown rice for digestive support
• Spinach and Yukon Gold potatoes - distinctive vegetable profile in the Kitchen Comforts lineup
• Beef tips in rich gravy for hearty stew-style palatability
• No artificial colors or preservatives
• Complete and balanced for adult dogs of all breeds
• Serves as a complete meal or premium kibble topper
• High moisture content at 78%
• Crafted in Merrick's Hereford, TX kitchen

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips and Rice Stew offers dog owners a grain-inclusive wet food option built around real deboned beef, brown rice, and a distinctive spinach and Yukon Gold potato combination served in a rich gravy. The beef tip format, hearty stew-style profile, and unique vegetable pairing make it a practical everyday choice and a natural rotation option alongside the chicken and lamb recipes in the Kitchen Comforts lineup.

Product Specifications

Commercial

• Brand: Merrick
• Product Line: Kitchen Comforts
• Recipe: Beef Tips and Rice Stew
• SKU: 022808280033
• Barcode: 022808280026
• Can Size: 12.7 oz
• Case Quantity: 12 cans

Physical

• Package Size: 12.7 oz per can
• Case Weight: 15 lbs.
• Form: Wet food
• Texture: Beef tips in rich gravy

Nutritional

• Primary Protein: Deboned Beef
• Crude Protein (min.): 8.0%
• Crude Fat (min.): 5.0%
• Crude Fiber (max.): 1.5%
• Moisture (max.): 78.0%

Dietary

• Grain-Inclusive: Yes - brown rice
• Artificial Additive-Free: No artificial colors or preservatives

Suitability

• Life Stage: Adult
• Breed Size: All breeds and sizes
• AAFCO Statement: Meets nutritional levels for adult dog maintenance

Manufacturing

• Country of Origin: USA
• Manufacturing Location: Hereford, TX

Ingredients

• Deboned Beef, Beef Broth, Brown Rice, Spinach, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement