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Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food

Protein: 10% min
Fat: 6% min
Fiber: 1.4% max
Moisture: 78% max

Facts read from merrickpetcare.com, checked October 31, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.

Ingredients

1 Deboned Chicken
2 Chicken Broth
3 Chicken Liver
4 Dried Egg Product
5 Natural Flavor
6 Potassium Chloride
7 Salt
8 Locust Bean Gum
9 Tricalcium Phosphate
10 Guar Gum
11 Choline Chloride
12 Sodium Tripolyphosphate
13 Calcium Carbonate
14 Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite)
15 Taurine
16 Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin)

In label order: by weight before cooking, heaviest first. Underlined ingredients have a glossary entry.

Guaranteed analysis

Nutrient	On the label	Dry matter (calculated)
Crude Protein	10% min	45.5%
Crude Fat	6% min	27.3%
Crude Fiber	1.4% max	6.4%
Moisture	78% max	—

Dry matter takes the water out (value ÷ (100 − moisture) × 100), so wet and dry foods can be compared on one scale.

Calories

per kg: 1,219 kcal
per can: 438 kcal

The label says: “(Calculated) 1219 kcal ME/kg or 438 kcal ME/can”

Against the AAFCO minimums

The label's guaranteed minimum, next to the minimum AAFCO sets for dogs, adult maintenance.

protein82 g vs 45 g minimumAbove
fat49.2 g vs 13.8 g minimumAbove

Per 1,000 kcal, the way AAFCO writes its profiles. Meeting a minimum doesn't make a food right for your pet: ask your veterinarian. How this is worked out

Carbohydrates and calories (estimates)

About 12.9% of the dry matter is carbohydrate, worked out by difference: labels don't state it. The label states no ash, so 8% of dry matter is assumed (a typical value).

Protein 37%
Fat 53%
Carbohydrate 10%

Where the calories come from, with the modified Atwater factors (3.5, 8.5 and 3.5 kcal per gram).

Feeding guide

For dogs over 100 lbs., add 1/4 can for each additional 10 lbs. Adjust feeding level to your dog's individual needs. Cover and refrigerate unused portions. Keep fresh water available at all times. If feeding with dry food, reduce wet amount by 6 oz. for every 1/2 cup of dry food.

What the brand says

Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Real Chicken Dinner Recipe, Premium Soft And Healthy Canned Dog Food
Real deboned chicken is the first ingredient in this grain and gluten free wet dog food recipe, with high-quality protein to maintain lean muscle mass
Wholesome and holistic blend wet formula inspired by the natural with added vitamins and minerals ancestral canine diet, containing 96% protein from animal sources, and no grain, wheat, corn, or soy
Premium loaf-style canned wet food adds moisture and flavor to your adult dog’s diet and can be served as a complete meal or as a soft topper over kibble
This grain free chicken dog food is packaged in a convenient pull-tab can for easy serving. Merrick wet food for dogs is proudly founded in Hereford, TX, crafted in USA facilities

The brand's own claims, not checked by iPickPet.