Merrick Pet Care Thanksgiving Day Chicken & Turkey

Wet Chunks · complete

52out of 100

Average

our rating

Our verdict

Is Merrick Pet Care Thanksgiving Day Chicken & Turkey a good dog food?

We score it 52/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.

100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.

Why you might choose it

Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.

Why you might not

100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Its additive load costs about 4 points in the rating.

Who is this food for?

Suits

Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
Doesn't list beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein

These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.

Ingredients (41)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

veg 22.8%
supplement 22.1%
meat 19.0%
additive 15.0%
carb 12.6%
other 5.0%
fibre 3.6%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Deboned Turkey	Turkey	meat · medium	-	3.2
2	Turkey Broth	Cooking broth	other · medium	-	3.2
3	Chicken	Chicken	meat · medium	-	3.1
4	Chicken Broth	Chicken Broth	meat · medium	-	3.1
5	Sweet Potatoes	Sweet Potatoes	carb · good	-	3.1
6	Carrots	Carrots	veg · good	-	3.0
7	Green Beans	Green Beans	veg · good	-	3.0
8	Apples	Apples	veg · good	-	3.0
9	Dried Egg Product	Dried Egg	meat · medium	-	2.9
10	Natural Flavor	Flavor	additive · poor	-	2.9
11	Potato Protein	Potato protein	carb · medium	-	2.8
12	Guar Gum	Guar gum	additive · medium	-	2.8
13	Potato Starch	Potato starch	carb · poor	-	2.8
14	Potassium Chloride	Potassium Chloride	supplement · medium	-	2.7
15	Flaxseed Meal	Linseed Cake	fibre · medium	-	2.7
16	Zinc Proteinate	Zinc Proteinate	supplement · good	-	2.6
17	Iron Proteinate	Iron Proteinate	mineral · good	-	2.6
18	Copper Proteinate	Copper proteinate	supplement · good	-	2.6
19	Cobalt Proteinate	Cobalt proteinate	supplement · medium	-	2.5
20	Manganese Proteinate	Manganese proteinate	supplement · good	-	2.5
21	Sodium Selenite	Sodium selenite	supplement · poor	-	2.4
22	Potassium Iodide	Potassium iodide	supplement · good	-	2.4
23	Magnesium Sulfate	Magnesium sulfate	supplement · good	-	2.4
24	Vitamin E Supplement	Vitamin E	supplement · good	-	2.3
25	Thiamine Mononitrate	Thiamine mononitrate	supplement · good	-	2.3
26	Niacin Supplement	Niacin	supplement · good	-	2.2
27	Calcium Pantothenate	Calcium pantothenate	supplement · good	-	2.2
28	Vitamin A Supplement	Vitamin A	supplement · good	-	2.2
29	Riboflavin Supplement	Riboflavin	supplement · good	-	2.1
30	Biotin	Biotin	supplement · good	-	2.1
31	Vitamin B-12 Supplement	Vitamin B12	supplement · good	-	2.0
32	Pyridoxine Hydrochloride	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	supplement · good	-	2.0
33	Vitamin D-3 Supplement	Vitamin D3 supplement	supplement · good	-	2.0
34	Folic Acid	Folic acid	supplement · good	-	1.9
35	Rosemary	Rosemary	veg · good	-	1.9
36	Sage	Sage	veg · good	-	1.8
37	Thyme	Thyme	veg · good	-	1.8
38	Sodium Phosphate	Sodium phosphate	additive · poor	-	1.8
39	Choline Chloride	Choline	supplement · good	-	1.7
40	Yucca Schidigera Extract	Yucca Schidigera	supplement · good	-	1.7
41	Calcium Carbonate	Calcium Carbonate	supplement · medium	-	1.7

1. Deboned Turkey3.2% estimated
Turkey · meat · medium
2. Turkey Broth3.2% estimated
Cooking broth · other · medium
3. Chicken3.1% estimated
Chicken · meat · medium
4. Chicken Broth3.1% estimated
Chicken Broth · meat · medium
5. Sweet Potatoes3.1% estimated
Sweet Potatoes · carb · good
6. Carrots3.0% estimated
Carrots · veg · good
7. Green Beans3.0% estimated
Green Beans · veg · good
8. Apples3.0% estimated
Apples · veg · good
9. Dried Egg Product2.9% estimated
Dried Egg · meat · medium
10. Natural Flavor2.9% estimated
Flavor · additive · poor
11. Potato Protein2.8% estimated
Potato protein · carb · medium
12. Guar Gum2.8% estimated
Guar gum · additive · medium
13. Potato Starch2.8% estimated
Potato starch · carb · poor
14. Potassium Chloride2.7% estimated
Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
15. Flaxseed Meal2.7% estimated
Linseed Cake · fibre · medium
16. Zinc Proteinate2.6% estimated
Zinc Proteinate · supplement · good
17. Iron Proteinate2.6% estimated
Iron Proteinate · mineral · good
18. Copper Proteinate2.6% estimated
Copper proteinate · supplement · good
19. Cobalt Proteinate2.5% estimated
Cobalt proteinate · supplement · medium
20. Manganese Proteinate2.5% estimated
Manganese proteinate · supplement · good
21. Sodium Selenite2.4% estimated
Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
22. Potassium Iodide2.4% estimated
Potassium iodide · supplement · good
23. Magnesium Sulfate2.4% estimated
Magnesium sulfate · supplement · good
24. Vitamin E Supplement2.3% estimated
Vitamin E · supplement · good
25. Thiamine Mononitrate2.3% estimated
Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
26. Niacin Supplement2.2% estimated
Niacin · supplement · good
27. Calcium Pantothenate2.2% estimated
Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
28. Vitamin A Supplement2.2% estimated
Vitamin A · supplement · good
29. Riboflavin Supplement2.1% estimated
Riboflavin · supplement · good
30. Biotin2.1% estimated
Biotin · supplement · good
31. Vitamin B-12 Supplement2.0% estimated
Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
32. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.0% estimated
Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
33. Vitamin D-3 Supplement2.0% estimated
Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
34. Folic Acid1.9% estimated
Folic acid · supplement · good
35. Rosemary1.9% estimated
Rosemary · veg · good
36. Sage1.8% estimated
Sage · veg · good
37. Thyme1.8% estimated
Thyme · veg · good
38. Sodium Phosphate1.8% estimated
Sodium phosphate · additive · poor
39. Choline Chloride1.7% estimated
Choline · supplement · good
40. Yucca Schidigera Extract1.7% estimated
Yucca Schidigera · supplement · good
41. Calcium Carbonate1.7% estimated
Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium

Nutrition and feedingProtein 8% · Fat 5%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed
Protein	8%
Fat	5%
Fibre	1.80%
Moisture	82%

Energy: 109 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Cobalt Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Potassium Iodide; Vitamin E Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1); Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B-3); Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5); Vitamin A Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2); Biotin (Vitamin B-7); Vitamin B-12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6); Vitamin D-3 Supplement; Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9); Choline Chloride

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12

Brand and contact: Merrick Pet Care

Website: https://www.merrickpetcare.com/
Phone: 1-800-664-7387
Address: Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 340, Neenah, WI 54957
Contact page: www.merrickpetcare.com

Trust and provenance

Recall history: No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked: 2026-09-12
Scored with: Model v3 (methodology)
Product page: www.merrickpetcare.com

Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.

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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence

Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Why this score?

This recipe achieves a total score of 52 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +3.8 points, while the additives in the recipe added +4.3 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6 points, and the additive load deducted -4 points.

Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.4	9.191	+3.81
Carb share of dry matter	6.2%	-0.115	-0.71
Vegetable share of dry matter	6.7%	-0.005	-0.03
Additive share of dry matter	26.5%	0.163	+4.31
Supplement share of dry matter	39.9%	-0.012	-0.49
Other share of dry matter	0.5%	-0.375	-0.18
Recipe graded poor	14.9%	-0.065	-0.97
Number of poor ingredients	4	-0.876	-3.50
Largest single poor ingredient	4.2%	0.060	+0.25
Undeclared quantities	100.0%	-0.106	-10.56
Complete diet	yes	2.294	+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)	yes	-3.158	-3.16
Additive penalty	-18.07	0.222	-4.01
Processing multiplier	1.00	33.786	+33.79
Processing: Wet Chunks	yes	-0.672	-0.67

Show all 40 components

Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.4	9.191	+3.81
Meat share of dry matter	0.0%	0.096	+0.00
Carb share of dry matter	6.2%	-0.115	-0.71
Oil share of dry matter	0.0%	-0.092	+0.00
Vegetable share of dry matter	6.7%	-0.005	-0.03
Additive share of dry matter	26.5%	0.163	+4.31
Supplement share of dry matter	39.9%	-0.012	-0.49
Other share of dry matter	0.5%	-0.375	-0.18
Unrecognised share of dry matter	0.0%	-0.027	+0.00
Recipe graded poor	14.9%	-0.065	-0.97
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	4	-0.876	-3.50
Largest single poor ingredient	4.2%	0.060	+0.25
Undeclared quantities	100.0%	-0.106	-10.56
Prints ingredient percentages	no	0.000	+0.00
Complete diet	yes	2.294	+2.29
Frozen or chilled fresh	no	0.000	+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)	no	0.707	+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)	yes	-3.158	-3.16
High carb and low meat	no	-1.180	+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages	0.0	0.000	+0.00
Meat share × fresh	0.0	0.000	+0.00
Fresh × high meat	0.0	11.084	+0.00
Additive penalty	-18.07	0.222	-4.01
Processing multiplier	1.00	33.786	+33.79
Processing: Raw	no	-0.054	+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilled	no	-2.354	+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozen	no	-2.354	+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigerated	no	0.000	+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelf	no	-0.672	+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Dried	no	6.629	+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Dried	no	6.331	+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressed	no	-6.713	+0.00
Processing: Dry Baked	no	-6.713	+0.00
Processing: Dry Extruded	no	-6.713	+0.00
Processing: Dry Semi Moist	no	-6.174	+0.00
Processing: Dry Muesli	no	-10.146	+0.00
Processing: Wet Pate	no	-0.672	+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunks	yes	-0.672	-0.67

Processing-type offset: -0.08
Additives declared on label: +1 transparency bonus
Subtotal: 52.0
Final score: 52/100

Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.

Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges

How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.

Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.

Nutrient	As fed (label)	Dry matter (scored)	Score
Protein	8	38.1 (band 23.357142857142858 to 40%)	100
Fat	5	23.8 (band 7.136904761904762 to 20%)	100
Fibre	1.8	8.6 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Energy (kcal/100g)	109	519	100

Fibre: Declared as a maximum; the high-fibre taper is not applied.

Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 79% from the food type.

Declared fortification: 19 nutritional additives on the label

Zinc Proteinate
Iron Proteinate
Copper Proteinate
Cobalt Proteinate
Manganese Proteinate
Sodium Selenite
Potassium Iodide
Vitamin E Supplement
Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1)
Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B-3)
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5)
Vitamin A Supplement
Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2)
Biotin (Vitamin B-7)
Vitamin B-12 Supplement
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6)
Vitamin D-3 Supplement
Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9)
Choline Chloride

Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.

This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.

Transparency: what the label discloses

How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.

Item	Points
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)	10/10
✗ Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file	0/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file	0/15
✓ Additives declared (mandatory)	5/10
✓ Energy value declared (voluntary)	5/5
✓ Complete/complementary designation (mandatory)	5/5
✗ Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file	0/10
✓ Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory)	10/10
✓ Country of manufacture stated (voluntary)	10/10
✗ Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file	0/5

Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Feeding guidance given, Batch and date labelling).

Safety: recall history

Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.

No recalls recorded in our database.

Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it

The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.

Claims on file; none we can check against the label

Claim	Type	Check	Substantiation
Crafted in USA facilities (on page)	provenance	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
High protein to support your dog's lean muscle mass and healthy energy levels (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Real deboned turkey is the first ingredient (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or by-products (on page)	Free-from	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Natural with added vitamins and minerals (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Gluten free (on page)	Free-from	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Grain free (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion

The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.

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