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Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Recipe Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Protein: 27% min
Fat: 16% min
Fiber: 14% max
Moisture: 12% max

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

Ingredients

1 Chicken
2 Chicken Meal
3 Brown Rice
4 Barley
5 Oat Meal
6 Canola Meal
7 Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols
8 Natural Flavor
9 Dried Yeast
10 Sunflower Oil
11 Dried Egg Product
12 Fish Oil
13 Lamb Meal
14 Flaxseed
15 Potassium Chloride
16 Quinoa
17 Carrots
18 Apples
19 Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite]
20 Taurine
21 Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 Supplement]
22 Choline Chloride
23 Calcium Carbonate. F280825

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	27% min	30.7%
Crude Fat	16% min	18.2%
Crude Fiber	14% max	15.9%
Moisture	12% max	—
Vitamin A	12,000 IU/kg min	—
Vitamin E	150 IU/kg min	—
Taurine	0.17% min	0.2%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	2.4% min	2.7%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	0.3% min	0.3%
Glucosamine	400 mg/kg min	—
Chondroitin Sulfate	400 mg/kg min	—

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

Calories

per cup: 467 kcal

The label says: “467 kcal/cup”

Against the AAFCO minimums

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

protein30.7 % vs 18 % DM minimumAbove
fat18.2 % vs 5.5 % DM minimumAbove

On a dry matter basis (the label states no calories). 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 27.2% 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 30%
Fat 43%
Carbohydrate 27%

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

FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS: Using the chart, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use this information as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed. Dry and wet food in combination will help to increase the level of water in your dog’s diet. If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/2 cup for every 6 oz of wet food. Transitioning: Gradually mix in the new food over 7 - 10 days, increasing the amount of Merrick dog food each day. This gradual transition will help avoid dietary upsets. For your pet’s health, see your veterinarian regularly.

What the brand says

Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food: Merrick Kitchen Comforts features real chicken as the first ingredient for a protein-rich, delicious meal small breed dogs can’t resist.
Premium Dry Dog Food: Small breed dry dog food is composed of 93 percent protein, fat, and healthy grains from wholesome, natural sources plus added vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
Mobility Support: Joint and hip support dry dog food with high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin to help support healthy hips and joints to keep your dog active and ready to play.
Immune Support: Dry dog food for small dogs delivers antioxidant blend with vitamins A and E helps support your dog’s immune system and overall health.
Everything Good: No corn, no wheat, no soy dry dog food, with no poultry by-product meal, peas, lentils, potatoes, artificial colors, or preservatives in bite sized kibble.

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