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Merrick Wilderness Blend in Gravy Grain Free Wet Dog Food

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

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

Ingredients

1 Deboned Duck
2 Beef Broth
3 Vegetable Broth
4 Bison
5 Venison
6 Beef Liver
7 Peas
8 Potatoes
9 Carrots
10 Natural Flavor
11 Dried Egg Product
12 Potato Starch
13 Salt
14 Guar Gum
15 Fruit Juice Color
16 Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
17 Flaxseed Oil
18 Sodium Phosphate
19 Calcium Carbonate
20 Potassium Chloride
21 MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide]
22 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)]
23 Yucca Schidigera Extract
24 Magnesium Sulfate
25 Choline Chloride
26 Xanthan Gum. B292823

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: 1,018 kcal
per can: 366 kcal

The label says: “1018 kcal/kg, 366 kcal/can”

Against the AAFCO minimums

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

protein78.6 g vs 45 g minimumAbove
fat49.1 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).

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 Grain Free Wilderness Blend Recipe, Premium Soft and Wholesome Canned Adult Wet Dog Food
Real deboned duck is the first ingredient in this grain free wet dog food made with real meat. This recipe is natural with added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
Premium moist dog food recipe also contains venison and bison and mixes peas, potatoes, carrots, and apples together in a gravy to add flavor and moisture to your dog’s diet
Wholesome canned healthy dog food can be served as a standalone meal or as a topper for dry kibble. This adult dog food comes in a convenient pull-tab can for easy opening
This healthy and holistic blend of dog food contains no artificial flavors, preservatives, or protein by-products. Merrick wet dog food is proudly founded in Hereford, TX, crafted in USA facilities

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