Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Turkey & Chicken Wet Dog Food | 3.5 oz (Case of 12)

Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Tiny Thanksgiving Day Dinner is a wet dog food formulated for adult small breed dogs, built on a dual-poultry foundation of real deboned turkey and chicken. Turkey is the primary protein and less commonly featured as the lead ingredient in small breed wet food, making this recipe a practical rotation option alongside chicken or beef-based recipes. With one of the most diverse vegetable lineups in the Lil' Plates range - sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, apples, peas, and potatoes - this recipe delivers grain-free, complete nutrition in convenient 3.5 oz single-serve trays sized for dogs under 20 lbs.

Quick Product Snapshot

Why Pet Owners Choose This Food

• Real deboned turkey is the first ingredient - a less commonly featured primary protein in small breed wet food, well-suited for rotation feeding
• Dual poultry protein from turkey and chicken provides a broader amino acid profile than single-protein recipes
• Six-ingredient produce lineup - sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, apples, peas, and potatoes - one of the most diverse vegetable and fruit combinations in the Lil' Plates range
• Grain-free formula with no corn, wheat, or soy - suitable for dogs with common grain sensitivities
• High moisture content from turkey and chicken broth supports daily hydration for small breed dogs
• Single-serve 3.5 oz trays eliminate measuring and reduce waste for small breed feeding routines
• Crafted in Merrick's Hereford, TX kitchen with no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors

Ingredient Transparency

The recipe leads with deboned turkey, followed by turkey broth and chicken broth as primary moisture and flavor sources. Chicken liver adds organ-based nutrition and palatability, while deboned chicken provides a secondary poultry protein. Dried egg whites contribute supplemental protein, and sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, apples, peas, and potatoes provide a broad range of natural carbohydrate sources, fiber, and micronutrients. The formula contains no corn, wheat, soy, or artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors. 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 3.5% crude fat (min.), supported by 82.0% moisture content. The dual-poultry formulation from turkey and chicken provides a diverse amino acid profile. The six-ingredient produce lineup provides a broader range of natural fiber and micronutrient sources compared to single-vegetable recipes in the lineup. 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 - not a supplement or topper.

Texture, Palatability, and Feeding Experience

The Tiny Thanksgiving Day Dinner format consists of tender, bite-sized turkey and chicken pieces with visible vegetable inclusions served in a savory gravy. The soft texture is well-suited for small breed dogs with smaller mouths and jaw structures. Turkey has a mild, distinct flavor profile compared to chicken, which can appeal to dogs that are selective about standard poultry-based recipes. The diverse vegetable and fruit medley adds layered aroma and flavor complexity. Serving at room temperature improves palatability compared to refrigerated portions.

Feeding Guidance and Portion Use

Feed 3 to 4 trays (3.5 oz. each) per 10 lbs. of body weight daily, divided into two or more meals. Adjust portions based on your dog's age, activity level, and individual metabolism. This recipe is intended as a complete daily meal. When transitioning from another food, introduce gradually over 7 days by mixing increasing amounts with the current food to minimize digestive disruption. Always provide fresh water alongside meals.

Safety, Storage, and Handling

Store unopened trays 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 turkey as the first ingredient
• Grain-free - no corn, wheat, or soy
• Complete and balanced for adult small breed dogs
• Dual poultry protein from turkey and chicken
• Six-ingredient produce medley - sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, apples, peas, and potatoes
• High moisture content from turkey and chicken broth
• Single-serve 3.5 oz trays for precise portioning
• No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors
• Crafted in Merrick's Hereford, TX kitchen

Merrick Lil' Plates Tiny Thanksgiving Day Dinner offers small breed dog owners a grain-free wet dog food option built around real deboned turkey and chicken with one of the most diverse produce lineups in the Lil' Plates range. The turkey-forward protein profile and six-ingredient vegetable and fruit medley make it a practical rotation choice for owners looking to add ingredient variety to their small breed's daily feeding routine.

Product Specifications

Commercial

• Brand: Merrick
• Product Line: Lil' Plates Grain Free
• Recipe: Tiny Thanksgiving Day Dinner
• SKU: 022808260202
• Barcode: 022808260202
• Case Quantity: 12 trays

Physical

• Package Size: 3.5 oz per tray
• Case Weight: 15 lbs.
• Form: Wet food
• Texture: Tender pieces with vegetables in savory gravy

Nutritional

• Primary Protein: Deboned Turkey
• Secondary Protein: Chicken
• Crude Protein (min.): 8.0%
• Crude Fat (min.): 3.5%
• Crude Fiber (max.): 1.4%
• Moisture (max.): 82.0%

Dietary

• Grain-Free: Yes - no corn, wheat, or soy
• Artificial Additive-Free: No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors

Suitability

• Life Stage: Adult
• Breed Size: Small breed (under 20 lbs)
• AAFCO Statement: Meets nutritional levels for adult dog maintenance

Manufacturing

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

Ingredients

• Deboned Turkey, Turkey Broth, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Deboned Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Green Beans, Dried Egg Whites, Apples, Peas, Potatoes, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil, Ground Flaxseed, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Selenium Amino Acid Chelate, 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