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Merrick Kitchen Comforts Lamb Shepherd's Pie Wet Dog Food

Protein: 8% min
Fat: 5% min
Fiber: 1.5% max
Moisture: 82% max

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Facts read from merrickpetcare.com, checked November 1, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.

Ingredients

1 Deboned Lamb
2 Beef Broth
3 Vegetable Broth
4 Beef
5 Brown Rice
6 Carrots
7 Green Peas
8 Potatoes
9 Natural Flavor
10 Dried Egg Product
11 Potato Starch
12 Salt
13 Guar Gum
14 Fruit Juice Color
15 Sodium Phosphate
16 Sunflower Oil
17 Calcium Carbonate
18 Potassium Chloride
19 MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide]
20 VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B-3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9)]
21 Magnesium Sulfate
22 Flaxseed Oil
23 Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
24 Rosemary
25 Sage
26 Thyme
27 Choline Chloride
28 Xanthan Gum. B298923

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	8% min	44.4%
Crude Fat	5% min	27.8%
Crude Fiber	1.5% max	8.3%
Moisture	82% 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: 1,114 kcal
per can: 401 kcal

The label says: “1114 kcal/kg, 401 kcal/can”

Against the AAFCO minimums

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

protein71.8 g vs 45 g minimumAbove
fat44.9 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 11.4% 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 36%
Fat 55%
Carbohydrate 9%

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

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Feeding guide

For dogs over 100 lbs, add 1/3 can for each additional 10 lbs. Adjust feeding level to your dog’s individual needs. Cover and refrigerate unused portions. Shake well before opening. 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 Kitchen Comforts Lamb Shepherd’s Pie Recipe, Healthy Grains Premium Canned Adult Wet Dog Food With Lamb And Rice, Real Foods, And Gravy
Real deboned lamb is the first ingredient in this healthy dog food made with real meat and grain, a natural with added vitamins and minerals canned wet dog food with gravy
Merrick Kitchen Comforts lamb dog food supports a balanced diet and is crafted with a holistic blend of brown rice, carrots, green peas and potatoes in a rich gravy your pet will love
Real meat dog food with grain is crafted with wholesome brown rice. Merrick wet dog food is corn free and made without artificial flavors or preservatives
This premium and soft grain inclusive dog food contains vitamins and minerals for a balanced diet. Merrick canned dog food was proudly founded in Hereford, Texas, and is crafted in USA facilities

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