DESCRIPTION
For cats that demand the finer things, choose Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Dry Cat Food Complete Care Sensitive Stomach Recipe. This natural cat food starts with real deboned chicken as the first ingredient. Whole foods like sweet potatoes are added to this cat kibble, providing easily digestible carbohydrates that support sustained energy without upsetting sensitive digestive systems. This grain free cat food is crafted with easily digestible protein as well as cat probiotics and prebiotics to support optimal digestion. Each serving has omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids to nourish skin and fur plus antioxidants to help support a healthy immune system. Great as an outdoor or indoor cat food, this high protein cat food recipe has added vitamins, minerals and taurine to deliver the nutrition cats need. Merrick adult cat food dry recipes are made without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Merrick cat food recipes are crafted in our Hereford, TX kitchen.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5288378
Brand: Merrick
Food Type: Dry
Breed Size: All
Life Stage: All
Nutritional Option: Grain Free, Omegas, Corn Free, Wheat Free, Natural, With Vitamins
Health Consideration: General Health
Flavor: Chicken
Weight: 12 lb; 24 cups per bag
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Dried Egg Product, Peas, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Tapioca, Natural Flavor, Ground Flaxseed, Inulin (from chicory root), Phosphoric Acid, Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, Choline Chloride, Salt, Organic Dried Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Oil, Salmon Oil, Taurine, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude protein (min.) 34%, Crude fat (min.) 16%, Crude fiber (max.) 2.5%, Moisture (max.) 11%, Calcium (min.) 1%, Phosphorus (min.) 0.80%, Selenium (min.) 0.30 mg/kg, Vitamin E (min.) 60 IU/kg, Taurine (min.) 0.20%, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) 3%, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) 0.60%, Bacillus coagulans* (min.) 90,000,000 cfu/lb, *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: 3,694 kcal/kg or 406 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy)(calculated)
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Sensitive Stomach Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe cat food provides quality, 100% nutritionally complete and balanced diet for cats and kittens. Kittens and pregnant or nursing females may consume two to three times the recommended amount. We believe in feeding canned and dry in combination, whenever possible, to help increase the level of water in your cat’s diet. Please have clean, fresh water available at all times. We understand that every cat is different and that optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, activity level and environment. Size & Amounts- 4-7 lbs- 1/3 – 1/2 cup, 4-7 lbs- 1/3 cup + 3 oz. can, 7-10 lbs- 1/2 – 3/4 cup, 7-10 lbs- 1/2 cup + 3 oz. can, 10-15 lbs- 3/4 – 1 cup, 10-15 lbs- 3/4 cup + 3 oz. can.
Transition Instructions:
Gradually mix in the new food over a 7 – 10 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Purrfect Bistro each day.
nekomochibun (verified owner) –
I’ve been trying for several months trying to find a food that all three of my cats love. I also wanted to avoid grocery store brands to keep my cats healthy. Needless to say all my cats love this! Including my senior girl, Belle, who would not eat any of the food I bought her. Also, the puking has been kept to a minimum. I’d say maybe once a month and this usually happens because one of my cats will eat the food all at once really fast and then puke it up. I would say this definitely helps with puking and it seems to be delicious! Highly recommend trying this if your cat has a sensitive stomach.
Zoey12 (verified owner) –
My cat is 12 years old and has a habit of not chewing all her crackers which she sometimes will throw up. The kibble should be a little smaller.
the V (verified owner) –
did a lot of searching. my cats tummy likes this food
Artist57 (verified owner) –
Yes this has great ingredient’s But, This kibble is way to small, tiny baby kitten food. Trying to get my 3 cats off Nutro Senior Cat Food and switch to the Sensitive Stomach. I don’t know why everyone has to make Adult Cats food so tiny, Adult cats are the same size as a small breed dog and the cats kibble should be about the same size so they chew it up, not swallow it and dropped every where making a mess, so frustrating. Good cat food with bigger kibble is hard to find. Nutro Senior Cat Food, my 15 yr old is eating it like she is starving and pooping everywhere outside the box, my 5 yr old gain 1 lb in a month, this food is not filling at all but the kibble is a great size. Last resort on the Sensitive Stomach was IMAS which has the right size libble, but not the best ingredient.
Sylvie in Québec (verified owner) –
My almost 13 year old cat Marie-Louise has had diarreah for about 3 weeks… I was ruining myself in buying anti diarreah liquids, pastes, etc… One could buy tons and tons of anti dearreah products, if you do not change the food, it is worth nothing…The food has to be changed to stop diarreah…First and foremost.I am always careful when I buy and inctoduce my 4 cats to new food. I prefer buyibng smaller sizes at first, just in cas my 2 male cats and my 2 female cats would not like it.I was hearing – even her veterinarian – say “you can keep feeding the 3 others with their refular food, but Marie-Louise will have to be fed with seinsitive stomach / anti diarreah food.This is impossible to do.The food and water is there for all cats.I really do not see marie-Louise be in a room with a closed door to eat, all by herself.No way,Merrick’s Sensitive Somach Salmon is a true miracle. Inony 2 days eating onlky this, her diarreah was completely gone,. No more “lakes” of brown water, and no more lose stool neither,.I’ll be buying 12 lbs bags (the bigger size) from now on.The higher price is really worth it, believe me. Recommends this product ✔ Yes
Daisyno (verified owner) –
My cat had a stomach bug..this food was the only thing she would eat afterwards..she loves it
Ladyre08 (verified owner) –
I have been buying Merrick dry cat food for a little over a year and my cats are doing well on it. I like it because it works for both my cat with a sensitive stomach and my cat with a skin issue. Those problems have mostly disappeared since I completely switched to this food.
I like Merrick because of its quality and that it has different foods to address the different needs of cats.
nekomochibun (verified owner) –
I’ve been trying for several months trying to find a food that all three of my cats love. I also wanted to avoid grocery store brands to keep my cats healthy. Needless to say all my cats love this! Including my senior girl, Belle, who would not eat any of the food I bought her. Also, the puking has been kept to a minimum. I’d say maybe once a month and this usually happens because one of my cats will eat the food all at once really fast and then puke it up. I would say this definitely helps with puking and it seems to be delicious! Highly recommend trying this if your cat has a sensitive stomach.
Zoey12 (verified owner) –
My cat is 12 years old and has a habit of not chewing all her crackers which she sometimes will throw up. The kibble should be a little smaller.
SteveNYC (verified owner) –
Is this dry food OK for a cat with urinary tract issues? He gets Merrick chicken regular dry and Hill’s Rx c/d wet right now.
Lp1234 (verified owner) –
My orange tabby was throwing up with Hills Science and had runny stool with the Purina One diet. I tried probiotics which did not help, Blue sensitive wetfood, Orijen and finally Merricks. Orijen was a pretty good option, but contributed to constipation. Merricks was the best overall for my kitty. He hasn’t vomited since I stopped Hills Science and his stool health has improved drastically – no more litter box issues! This is a great kstomach stabilizer.
Kiesha (verified owner) –
I have 4 cats. My boy cat who is 9 has always had loose stool. He also started going #2 outside of the box several years ago. I took him to the vet for this at least 3 times but he was healthy. After switching from Merrick Indoor to Purina Wright Management, the incidents outside of the box increased. I started him on Hyperbiotics Probiotics and looked for a sensitive stomach formula dry formula. However, I was concerned about weight management. I was pleasantly surprised to find this formula as it ticked all of the boxes! Sensitive formula, pre and probiotics and healthy weight support! My guys have been eating this for 5 weeks now and I’m pleased to say that my boy cat not only has not gone outside of the box but his stool is more consistent and he doesn’t look as puffy around the middle. All of the cats seem to have more energy and the number of barfing incidents has decreased greatly. Overall, I’ve seen a positive increase in my cats health since switching to this formula. I highly recommend it, especially if your cat has had tummy/digestion issues. Thank you Merrick!
Kiesha (verified owner) –
I have 4 cats. My boy cat who is 9 has always had loose stool. He also started going #2 outside of the box several years ago. I took him to the vet for this at least 3 times but he was healthy. After switching from Merrick Indoor to Purina Wright Management, the incidents outside of the box increased. I started him on Hyperbiotics Probiotics and looked for a sensitive stomach formula dry formula. However, I was concerned about weight management. I was pleasantly surprised to find this formula as it ticked all of the boxes! Sensitive formula, pre and probiotics and healthy weight support! My guys have been eating this for 5 weeks now and I’m pleased to say that my boy cat not only has not gone outside of the box but his stool is more consistent and he doesn’t look as puffy around the middle. All of the cats seem to have more energy and the number of barfing incidents has decreased greatly. Overall, I’ve seen a positive increase in my cats health since switching to this formula. I highly recommend it, especially if your cat has had tummy/digestion issues. Thank you Merrick!
Kitty mom (verified owner) –
My 6 year old has thrown up several times a week all her life. I used to feed her a tablespoon at a time to keep the issue under control, but she wasn’t any better. So after a recent vet visit and after I had purchased other “sensitive stomach “ single source foods with no improvement, I tried Merrick. It’s a miracle! She gets to eat at will and feels so much better.
Chrismomomof 6 kitties (verified owner) –
I have six kitties ranging in age from four to eleven years old. All very spoiled and picky. Some with sensitive digestion. Merrick does the trick. Hardly any hair balls or just throwing up. Their coats are just beautiful. Someone is always at the dish enjoying some merrick. The other even more expensive brand was not nearly as successful in my house where the cats rule.
Pam237 (verified owner) –
I normally buy the smaller bag, but the shelves were empty of all but the 12lb size. The smaller bag can be resealed to keep the food fresh after opening, but once I opened this bag, there was no re-closure feature to keep the bag sealed and the rest of the food fresh. The food itself is great and my cat loves it. He has had no digestive issues since I have been feeding him this brand and formula. However, to have such a large bag of food that can’t be re-sealed doesn’t make sense, unless there was some quality control issue with this particular bag.
Billynmyshel (verified owner) –
My Savannah developed some kind of protein sensitivity and after trial and error with foods this one did the trick. Highly recommend it
SteveNYC (verified owner) –
Is this dry food OK for a cat with urinary tract issues? He gets Merrick chicken regular dry and Hill’s Rx c/d wet right now.
jacke (verified owner) –
I have a cat with a sensitive stomach and threw up a lot. I tried Hills Science and Iams to no avail. She threw up 2 times a week so I switched to Merrick and no more puking and I’m trilled. Plus she loves the food. I I investigated natural food and this seemed to be the best. It’s best to mix the old food with the new for 2 to 3 days that way the cat won’t reject the new food. There like us and don’t like changes. Made in the USA which is important.
Dixon62 (verified owner) –
Both cats, especially the one with a sensitive stomach, love this food.
Lisav514 (verified owner) –
This is the only food that my cat can eat without getting sick.
Daisyno (verified owner) –
My cat had a stomach bug..this food was the only thing she would eat afterwards..she loves it
Chrismomomof 6 kitties (verified owner) –
I have six kitties ranging in age from four to eleven years old. All very spoiled and picky. Some with sensitive digestion. Merrick does the trick. Hardly any hair balls or just throwing up. Their coats are just beautiful. Someone is always at the dish enjoying some merrick. The other even more expensive brand was not nearly as successful in my house where the cats rule.
Ladyre08 (verified owner) –
I have been buying Merrick dry cat food for a little over a year and my cats are doing well on it. I like it because it works for both my cat with a sensitive stomach and my cat with a skin issue. Those problems have mostly disappeared since I completely switched to this food.
I like Merrick because of its quality and that it has different foods to address the different needs of cats.
Ptbr (verified owner) –
This has been great for my senior cat who was puking daily. She is a very picky eater but with the gradual addition of this food it has helped her.
AZCatOwner (verified owner) –
The cat likes it and it is less expensive than the prescription diet.
TeressaLynn (verified owner) –
All 4 of my cats gobble this up and it’s definitely reduced the amount of vomiting they used to have with other brands.
Ganny Ganny (verified owner) –
My cats seem to enjoy the taste of this food over others.
Khloè10111 (verified owner) –
Khloè, my sweet girl was throwing up and not keeping any food down. She was on meow mix, which has not the greatest ingredients. The switch was easy because I was giving her wet food so it was a little easier on her tummy and brought back the dry food a little at a time, but she loves it! She hasn’t throw up other than when my Fiancé gave her meow mix on accident because he wasn’t aware of the switch. But that says something.. Merrick has done great things for my Khloè! Happy she is healthy again!
Sylvie in Québec (verified owner) –
My almost 13 year old cat Marie-Louise has had diarreah for about 3 weeks… I was ruining myself in buying anti diarreah liquids, pastes, etc… One could buy tons and tons of anti dearreah products, if you do not change the food, it is worth nothing…
Lp1234 (verified owner) –
My orange tabby was throwing up with Hills Science and had runny stool with the Purina One diet. I tried probiotics which did not help, Blue sensitive wetfood, Orijen and finally Merricks. Orijen was a pretty good option, but contributed to constipation. Merricks was the best overall for my kitty. He hasn’t vomited since I stopped Hills Science and his stool health has improved drastically – no more litter box issues! This is a great kstomach stabilizer.
loudog02 (verified owner) –
Our cat has struggled with loose stools/diarrhea ever since he was a kitten. After trying numerous different brands, we tried the Merrick Sensitive Stomach and within a few days his stool was the healthiest and most normal he’s ever had. Highly, highly reccomend!
Ganny Ganny (verified owner) –
My cats seem to enjoy the taste of this food over others.
JennaKitt (verified owner) –
My car has not thrown up since I bought this food. He used to throw up every day. I tried a ton of different things. Finally I’m not stepping on cat vomit in the middle of the night.
Billynmyshel (verified owner) –
My Savannah developed some kind of protein sensitivity and after trial and error with foods this one did the trick. Highly recommend it
MochaLatte (verified owner) –
I belive the shape and size of the kibble has increased and it no longer works for our cats. Kept them healthy for a few years but now we have switched to RC Digestive Care and the girls are back full health.
Emily5159 (verified owner) –
I bought this food a week ago and can already tell a difference. He used to pick at anything I ever got him no matter the brand. I was curious because of the reviews if it would actually work because of how picky I know he is and didn’t believe it would work but I bought it to try. This food has become his absolute favorite. He is always ready to eat and hasn’t throw up since the day he started eating it. I will never buy a different kind of food again.
Lea21 (verified owner) –
My 14 year old cat has had a very hard time keeping down dry food for the last 5 or so years. The vet recommended I switch him to a wet am food which did help however he would still throw up dry food (almost daily). I switched him to this food and he hasn’t thrown up once in over a month. Extremely happy!! Highly recommend.
Lea21 (verified owner) –
My 14 year old cat has had a very hard time keeping down dry food for the last 5 or so years. The vet recommended I switch him to a wet am food which did help however he would still throw up dry food (almost daily). I switched him to this food and he hasn’t thrown up once in over a month. Extremely happy!! Highly recommend.
Dixon62 (verified owner) –
Both cats, especially the one with a sensitive stomach, love this food.
Pam237 (verified owner) –
I normally buy the smaller bag, but the shelves were empty of all but the 12lb size. The smaller bag can be resealed to keep the food fresh after opening, but once I opened this bag, there was no re-closure feature to keep the bag sealed and the rest of the food fresh. The food itself is great and my cat loves it. He has had no digestive issues since I have been feeding him this brand and formula. However, to have such a large bag of food that can’t be re-sealed doesn’t make sense, unless there was some quality control issue with this particular bag.
Swenson67 (verified owner) –
Our 4 cats are doing real well with this Food! No more problems with their throwing upset stomach…
loudog02 (verified owner) –
Our cat has struggled with loose stools/diarrhea ever since he was a kitten. After trying numerous different brands, we tried the Merrick Sensitive Stomach and within a few days his stool was the healthiest and most normal he’s ever had. Highly, highly reccomend!
Swenson67 (verified owner) –
Our 4 cats are doing real well with this Food! No more problems with their throwing upset stomach…
jacke (verified owner) –
I have a cat with a sensitive stomach and threw up a lot. I tried Hills Science and Iams to no avail. She threw up 2 times a week so I switched to Merrick and no more puking and I’m trilled. Plus she loves the food. I I investigated natural food and this seemed to be the best. It’s best to mix the old food with the new for 2 to 3 days that way the cat won’t reject the new food. There like us and don’t like changes. Made in the USA which is important.
Shelboyd (verified owner) –
It’s weird. My husband bought this bag while I was on travel and it is very dusty. Like the pieces are there but the bag is all crushed up. My husband does t save re riots and by the time I came back I had to travel again so have to live with it. But real bummer because it isnt cheap and my Savannah’s seem to handle well but I may try another brand of food because I’m feeding them food dust
Lollipop kit (verified owner) –
I know it’s a bit pricey but when you have multiple cats and several are pukers, you’ll try everything suggested. This was recommended by a customer I was talking to. I think there’s been great improvement in my cats health and quality of life. Offsets extra trips to the vet. Tip: elevate the food and water bowls. Keep food and water apart that your pet needs to pause and walk over to get to the other bowls. Wish there were sale and coupon offerings once in awhile. Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on Petsuppliescanada.com
TeressaLynn (verified owner) –
All 4 of my cats gobble this up and it’s definitely reduced the amount of vomiting they used to have with other brands.
Janetleighflorida (verified owner) –
My picky 7 year old with occasional loose.stools and skin irritations went for this as well as the limited ingredients can. I am her 3rd home, suspect she was turned in to animal services for her chronic allergies. Been a year of working with the vet to only find prednisone gives her some relief. Since gut health affects total.immune health I am hopeful. Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on merrickpetcare.com
Emily5159 (verified owner) –
I bought this food a week ago and can already tell a difference. He used to pick at anything I ever got him no matter the brand. I was curious because of the reviews if it would actually work because of how picky I know he is and didn’t believe it would work but I bought it to try. This food has become his absolute favorite. He is always ready to eat and hasn’t throw up since the day he started eating it. I will never buy a different kind of food again.
JennaKitt (verified owner) –
My car has not thrown up since I bought this food. He used to throw up every day. I tried a ton of different things. Finally I’m not stepping on cat vomit in the middle of the night.
Khloè10111 (verified owner) –
Khloè, my sweet girl was throwing up and not keeping any food down. She was on meow mix, which has not the greatest ingredients. The switch was easy because I was giving her wet food so it was a little easier on her tummy and brought back the dry food a little at a time, but she loves it! She hasn’t throw up other than when my Fiancé gave her meow mix on accident because he wasn’t aware of the switch. But that says something.. Merrick has done great things for my Khloè! Happy she is healthy again!
Lisav514 (verified owner) –
This is the only food that my cat can eat without getting sick.
the V (verified owner) –
did a lot of searching. my cats tummy likes this food
Ptbr (verified owner) –
This has been great for my senior cat who was puking daily. She is a very picky eater but with the gradual addition of this food it has helped her.
NJ Loves Animals (verified owner) –
Our multi-cat household have always eaten both wet and dry foods. However, we have one cat that was a chronic vomiter no matter what we tried, low-cost or expensive. We have been using Merrick Sensitive Stomach for several months now and it seems to have cured the issue. The only complaint is, in some bags, many of the pellets seem to be crushed, creating a dusty consistency. It also helps that we use an elevated, slow-eater bowl. Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on Petsuppliescanada.com
AZCatOwner (verified owner) –
The cat likes it and it is less expensive than the prescription diet.
Gflore13 (verified owner) –
My cat devours it. It’s also the only dry cat food that he’s able to keep down. He’s had a sensitive stomach all his life and has had trouble with every other food I’ve tried, until I took my son’s advice and tried the Merrick Sensitive Stomach. His problems stopped immediately. Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on Petsuppliescanada.com
Artist57 (verified owner) –
Yes this has great ingredient’s But, This kibble is way to small, tiny baby kitten food. Trying to get my 3 cats off Nutro Senior Cat Food and switch to the Sensitive Stomach. I don’t know why everyone has to make Adult Cats food so tiny, Adult cats are the same size as a small breed dog and the cats kibble should be about the same size so they chew it up, not swallow it and dropped every where making a mess, so frustrating. Good cat food with bigger kibble is hard to find. Nutro Senior Cat Food, my 15 yr old is eating it like she is starving and pooping everywhere outside the box, my 5 yr old gain 1 lb in a month, this food is not filling at all but the kibble is a great size. Last resort on the Sensitive Stomach was IMAS which has the right size libble, but not the best ingredient.
Brenad (verified owner) –
My cat enjoys food , comparable to the royal cain . But a better price Recommends this product ✔ Yes
MochaLatte (verified owner) –
I belive the shape and size of the kibble has increased and it no longer works for our cats. Kept them healthy for a few years but now we have switched to RC Digestive Care and the girls are back full health.
Sylvie in Québec (verified owner) –
My almost 13 year old cat Marie-Louise has had diarreah for about 3 weeks… I was ruining myself in buying anti diarreah liquids, pastes, etc… One could buy tons and tons of anti dearreah products, if you do not change the food, it is worth nothing…
Shelboyd (verified owner) –
It’s weird. My husband bought this bag while I was on travel and it is very dusty. Like the pieces are there but the bag is all crushed up. My husband does t save re riots and by the time I came back I had to travel again so have to live with it. But real bummer because it isnt cheap and my Savannah’s seem to handle well but I may try another brand of food because I’m feeding them food dust
Kitty mom (verified owner) –
My 6 year old has thrown up several times a week all her life. I used to feed her a tablespoon at a time to keep the issue under control, but she wasn’t any better. So after a recent vet visit and after I had purchased other “sensitive stomach “ single source foods with no improvement, I tried Merrick. It’s a miracle! She gets to eat at will and feels so much better.
Catlover444 (verified owner) –
I’ve never written a review for cat food before but the effect that this food has had on my cat is worth sharing! I used to feed her Only Natural Pet Indoor Dinner, which was high protein but has been out of stock for months. She regularly was throwing up and was quite thin at age 8. After switching to this food she has not thrown up once, has gained a normal amount of weight and looks healthy, I even have seen a change in her mood where she just seems so happy and I can tell she really enjoys and likes this food! I’m so glad I chose Merrick Sensitive Stomach for her, if you are on the fence I hope this helps you not hesitate to give it a try! Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on Petsuppliescanada.com