DESCRIPTION
Connect your dog to an ancestral diet with Merrick Backcountry Healthy Grains, Pacific Catch Recipe. Real deboned salmon is the first ingredient in this natural, with added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients recipe, a high protein dog food that helps maintain lean muscle mass and energy levels. This real fish dog food with salmon and whitefish contains a holistic blend of kibble and freeze-dried raw pieces inspired by an ancestral canine diet and is crafted to provide the taste of raw dog food in a delicious and convenient recipe. There are easily digestible oats and wholesome ingredients included in this dry dog food with grains recipe to support a complete and balanced adult dog food. This premium dog food is made without peas or lentils and contains no artificial flavors or preservatives. Merrick Backcountry dog food recipes are proudly founded in Hereford, Texas, crafted in USA facilities.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5299021
Brand: Merrick Backcountry with Healthy Grains
Food Type: Freeze-Dried, Kibble
Breed Size: All
Life Stage: Adult
Nutritional Option: Grain Free, Gluten Free, Corn Free, Wheat Free, Soy Free, No Artificial Preservatives, No Antibiotics, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, Chicken Free, Poultry Free, High-Protein, Real Meat, Natural, Omegas
Health Consideration: Bone Health, Digestive Health, Growth Support, Maintenance, Sensitive Skin, Sensitive Stomach, Vitamins & Minerals, Arthritis, Easily Digestible, Energy & Vitality Support, Muscle Support, Skin & Coat, Weight Control
Flavor: Salmon, Trout, Whitefish
Weight: 4.1 lb
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Whitefish Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Pork Fat, Natural Flavor, Whitefish, Flaxseed, Potato Protein, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Tapioca, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Mixed Tocopherols for Freshness. 2B20502
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min) 32%, Crude Fat (min) 16%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.50%, Moisture (max) 11%, Taurine* (min) 0.17%, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min) 2.15%, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min) 0.30%, Glucosamine* (min) 400 mg/kg, Chondroitin Sulfate* (min) 400 mg/kg. *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: (Calculated) 3875 kcal ME/kg, or 411 kcal ME/cup
Using the chart on the back of the product, 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 the information below 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.
Transition Instructions:
Gradually mix in the new food over a 5 – 7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Backcountry Pacific Catch Recipe + Grains each day.
danijanette (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I opened the box and there was a very small hole in the bag (not big enough for food to fall out) my dogs immediately perked up and sat waiting to get some. no upset tummies from the food change and I could read almost all of the ingredients which is a good sign!
JAB79 (verified owner) –
I have three dogs each different sizes and breeds and they collectively love this brand and flavor.
isabelle__scopio (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My small mutt mix loves this food. She has serious digestive issues and cannot keep food down. After a week of eating we noticed some serious changes. I was very skeptical at first but she seems to be doing great.
alyssald930 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My dog is a very picky eater so it was kind of hard to get him to eat this new food. He smelled it a couple of times but once he tried it did seem that he liked it! I really love that this product has really natural ingredients. The only thing I didnt like was the fish smell but since salmon is one of the main ingredients it makes sense. Overall, I would recommend this to other dog owners!
13Jknight (verified owner) –
All 4 dogs have had extreme upset stomach issues. We will not feed them this product again
Gooses 222 (verified owner) –
Second month I have purchased this. My German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois both love it. They also love the “Grain Free “ formula.
xobrittany (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My dog absolutely loved it! My fiancé and I gave her a bowl to try,immediately!! Lets just say, I went to put the bag of food away and when I turned around it was gone! The only thing I wish it had was a resealable bag! Other then that, if its healthy and my baby girl loves it then I will continue to use it!!
neenersl (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Usually my puppy will get bad poops from any big brand dog foods. And we have been looking for a new brand to level up for her growing body. I think we have found it! 10/10 would recommend!
mackenziehf13c (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We received a FREE bag as a sample to try out for our labradoodle!
Our dog loved this food, but it did give him horrible skunk fish smelling farts that didn’t go well with him being an inside dog. Loved the packaging design, but wish the bag was resealable in some way since it’s a smaller bag. It did give off a strong fish odor, which again, wasn’t great for our small house. Our dog did enjoy eating the kibbles!
2 Labs (verified owner) –
I just purchased this dog food today and my dog loves it. I stopped feeding grain free dog food a few months ago and had to switch dogs food brands. Metrics offered a grain inclusive dog food before but I wasn’t impressed with it. I had been feeding Merrick’s Backcourry + Raw grain free and switched when the potential issue with grain free diets came out. I hated the dog food brand I switched to. My two dogs hair began to look dry and lost its shine. I was at petsupplycanada today and saw this dog food and was very excited. I am back with Merrill. I also saw your new bbq flavor can foods, so I had to purchase 8 cans of your new flavors. I have been a loyal Merrick dog food customer for years. I remember when you first came out with your dry formulas years ago. They had little dried pieces of Granny Smith apples, dried carrots and dried green peas. My dogs played with the little peas. I love that fact that you guys are always improving your product lines and making changes when it is better for our 4 legged family members. I live In Texas and really try to support our local farmers and manufactures. There aren’t many dog food companies that still makes their own food in-house. Thank you guys for not outsourcing. Please continue to keep your production in-house where you have full oversight from the beginning to the end of the process. Once again, thank you guys for adding the grains to the Bavkcountry + Raw salmon formula. I have switched back to Merrick. Thank you guys and stay safe!
Jude 101 (verified owner) –
I give this to my pups everyday 2 times 1 cup each feeding and they finish it every time . They love it and it is good for them .
michellewe13c (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am becoming increasingly interested in raw foods for my dog. Having very stiff joints, I’m a firm believer in glucosamine for him and raw foods tend to provide more of it naturally. He really loves salmon too, so he ate this right up. It’s a little pricey but I’m realizing what trash big name dog food is, so I’m willing to pay a little more for quality if it helps him to be healthier. Thanks for the free sample.
katherkv (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product complimentary for testing purposes. My elderly dog really loved it and I love it for the real ingredients that it contains. The yellow bits are real freeze-dried raw fish! Since my dog is rather elderly, it did upset her stomach a bit and resulted in some loose stools. I would recommend slowly integrating it into your dog’s diet to be sure they tolerate it well.
julesmcat (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My dog seems to have an allergy to this food- it has not sat well in his stomach. However, the ingredients are all natural, he loves it! Just doesnt digest right for him. He generally eats chicken, so the fish may have been too much of a jump.
Teri Lia (verified owner) –
My dog was having itchy skin but no fleas. Switching food made her stop itching
samanthajosephine87 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] first of all, the food smells like real human food. the dogs have been going crazy everytime I give them some! the ingredients are top notch and I would buy this in the future for my dogs !
Conie52 (verified owner) –
I bought this on the advice of my vet, she said my Buttercup needed grains, but she’s not eating it like her other Merrick product which was great. May try another Merrick grain product as I swear by this brand for a healthy diet and a happy dog.
Luni Tunz (verified owner) –
Purchased for my pit bull’s allergies since it has salmon, trout and whitefish. It took a while for my dog to get use to the food but everything turned out fine. Can’t say the food got rid of the skin allergies yet since he is now on allergy meds but hoping for the best.
Srhish (verified owner) –
I got this for my 3 dogs. They all don’t like it and are reluctant to eat it even the one dog that eats everything. All of them are itchy, all are having gross eye boogers, and one developed a UTI with it. I also weighed the bag myself and it was a couple pounds less then advertised.
Tilliesmom2023 (verified owner) –
My German Shepherd and Mini Schnauzer love this food. They both lick bowls clean. Helps keep fur shiny and no chicken or peas in which my GSD seems to be allergic to. It lasts my 75 lb and 12 lb 3 weeks feeding twice a day. Worth every penny.
rebeccal118 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My dogs really loved it!! They could smell it from the outside of the bag and followed me until I gave it to them!! My mom did say that it smelled up the house terribly. I was so happy to try this from Influenster for free!!
Mjlovesanimals (verified owner) –
I have been using the Backcountry-Pacific Catch because I have a dog with a sensitive stomach. I have also tried other brands and he did not like them. This food works with both dogs!! Yay! I have two Standard Poodles and they are not always on the same page when it comes to food. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who had a picky eater or stomach issues.
HanselGSP (verified owner) –
My 22 month old gsp switched over to merrick recently and he enjoys the backcountry it seems the most. He was all over the bag as soon as I bright it in. I like that this is grain inclusive (has grains) as I find this important for a dog.
Johnny Diamonds (verified owner) –
Love this food. Dogs skin and fur is on point. Loves the raw pieces. Smells a little but totally worth it.
Fairy dog mother (verified owner) –
But…. You increased the price… and now can’t afford it for my three large doodles… and the rescues that I foster. Good quality kibble and my dogs love it! But.. just can’t justify the price. This was a firesale.. so I grabbed all they had.
petparent (verified owner) –
I’ve been giving this to my dog for a few months now and it’s caused stomach issues. He typically doesn’t have a sensitive stomach and I’ve never really had to worry about what he eats but this has made him gassy and changed his poop. He loves the taste, especially the freeze dried parts but I’ll be switching brands.
justimemily (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this product free from Influenster. I have two dogs, one big and one small pet,and they really like the food, they were happy I can notice that, I recommend this food
katyh (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We received this food free for review purposes. We have two older, large dogs and are always looking for great food with quality ingredients and good nutrition values. We are super happy with this food, and our dogs loved it too!
veera (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have to say i was super impressed with the ingredients of this food for my buddy. It has so many healthy ingredients and my dog loves it. I think he wishes he can have more each time he eats. I would definitely buy this in the future.
Marley Momma (verified owner) –
Recently my German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois needed to change her food due to a health condition. She is very picky and prefers fish/salmon over anything else. I tried a small bag of this and she loved it! So…I bought her the larger bag. This is the first food (other than actual baked salmon!) in her 5 years that she is eager to eat. She has been eating this for about 2 months now and is definitely feeling better and her coat has improved significantly. She’s back to her playful “puppy” self! It’s very expensive but well worth it. Highly recommend.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My germen shepherd seems to enjoy it. He hasnt had a reaction on his skin and he has a sensitive stomach and skin. I received this for review purposes from Influenster.
marthao (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] my dog loved this brand and he is a very picky eater when it comes to dry dog food. it’s not huge pieces for him to chew and the ingredients sound good. I am very happy with this product.
lindsaym48 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love how the bag lists out all of the ingredients. It provided a great amount of protein and is a healthy option. It has a good portion of fish in it. I did not mind the smell of it as much as some other dog food. My dog is very picky, so I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars since he did not love the food. I would recommend trying this for your pet, but it is not for pets that do not like fish.
AirHipur (verified owner) –
Recently bought a 4lb bag that didn’t have any freeze-dried raw pieces. My dog didn’t mind eating it, but it was definitely disappointing to open up a new bag that didn’t deliver. I hope that this won’t be a recurring issue when we re-order it.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My dog loved the food he gobbled it up and wanted more. I got the product free for trying. The product is a bit pricey than others,
Vizslamom (verified owner) –
I just recently bought a new bag of this for my dog because she loves it. I wasn’t really happy with the way the chunks of freeze dried came in it and I would have to break up the freeze dried pieces for her so it kinda added more of the bits to her meal before she would eat it. This new bag the bits were cut into nice squares and there were a lot more and she went straight to eating it. I am not sure if it was just a great bag of food or they changed the way of making it but she LOVES it so I am hoping this how they are selling it.
diny (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just fed this to her for the very first time and she loves it! Shes very good motivated, but Ive learned she is also picky with food (eg she doesnt love carrots, but loves meat and seafood). Whats great about this is its not just regular kibble – it has freeze dried raw fish as well. I also appreciated the added vitamins and minerals to help her maintain a healthy diet. So glad I found this brand!
hannahbran (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My dog loves this food! I especially love the freeze dried pieces of real trout as it makes me feel good giving him real pieces of meat in his meals. He is very excited for meal times now. I would deff recommend this product
victorial2f5d (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My dogs are loving this dry food. They literally chased me around the kitchen the day it arrived from @Influenster and chowed down as soon as i poured it into their dish. I normally buy Pedigree but may just switch to this.
bricarr2 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My dog loves it! He gobbles its up and of course picks out the soft pieces first. Seems to sit well with him as his poos are normal. I would get it again!
laureng201 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] my dogs loved this food they are it extremely fast. the liked the freeze dried raw pieces the most. those were gone first
tiffdipp315 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have my dog a small bowl of this once I received it and he loved it! The ingredients are all real food and I think its a hit! I received this complementary from Influenster #Merrick+ZukesVoxBox
cvanscott (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this free from Influenster, otherwise, I never would have spent the money on it. My English Setter, Gus, seems to enjoy it, particularly the larger, meaty bits. The odor is pretty strong, but it doesnt bother me. Overall, its a good dog food, just a bit to luxurious for me to afford as a college student.
the Poodle Brothers (verified owner) –
I have two standard poodles who are very active. When there skin and coat began to flake and get dry I switched to this brand and flavor because of the high protein, fish with no chicken products and the omega vitamins. Their skin and coat are so soft and shiny. They love it! Even my older dog loves it and his skin issues are all but gone. I wish it weren’t so difficult to find, however. Everywhere I look lately is sold out. Please help!
misscarlie (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My miniature schnauzer really seems to like this food. It seems to be good quality for dry dog food (not that I know much about dog food/diets). Im happy with with and will probably start including this in his diet.
PuppyLove (verified owner) –
My dog loves this product, especially the freeze-dried nuggets
maryb7cbd (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We received a free bag of Merricks Raw infused dry dog food complimentary from Influenster. Our dog is usually a super picky eater but he tried it out for the first time and loved it. It seems like a very organic wholesome brand.
Midjit (verified owner) –
I have salena on the healthy grains salmon and brown rice which she loves! I used this to transition her off chicken as it has less chicken then what she was used to and really want her on an all fish diet. I see a lot of ppl have received a free bag somehow!? How do we get in on this??
Thank you so much!
kellyf4d41 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My pups loved the taste of the food! They devoured it! The price was great for the quality of food! The ingredients were great and would def purchase! My dogs were begging for more! I will tell other pup owners to give it a try.
Scotty n Dallas (verified owner) –
I have been feeding my lab Merrick Back Country Pacific catch for 8 years now. After hearing about potential issues with feeding grain free food I saw this new version and made the switch. My dog eats the new recipe just like the old and his digestive system didn’t act up through the transition. Highly recommend this food.
msdiamond27 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product for free for testing purposes….My dogs loved it! They rarely run to their bowls when I fill it with their regular dry food. They only run for wet food or leftover table food (neither happen too often). I added a scoop of this food and they devoured the entire bowl. My dogs gave it two paws up!
piacebos (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After looking for a dog food that really suited my boyfriend and Is German Shepherd mix, the second I opened this bag my mind was made up! She instantly became alert, and the moment I poured the food in the bowl she was all over it! It has a strong fishy smell but in my opinion that seems to just add merit to the ingredients list. Our Neith loves salmon and fishy dog foods over all so it makes me feel so much better to know that shes happy, shes healthy, AND shes satisfied. The freeze dried raw chunks seemed to be her favorite, as seen by how few are left by the time I managed to get a photo!
Anonymous (verified owner) –