Question 1

Merrick is owned by nestlé purina now, what are similar (price & ingredients) brands i can try that are not blue buffalo or taste of the wild?

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Merrick isn't owned by Purina. This rumor has been circulating for a while now. Purina invested in the company but didn't buy it. The recipes and manufacturing process have not changed - it's still a high-quality, grain-free product that's manufactured in the U.S. No, I don't work for the company - I simply called them to find out whether or not they were owned by Purina because I've been feeding my cats Merrick for years, they like it, and I don't want to change brands.

Question 2

Does Merrick make any cat kibble without the dicey meal ingredient(s)?

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It’s not the “meal” that’s the problem—like another poster said, “meal” is added to give more protein at a lower price than solid, full meat. What you’re right to be concerned about is BY-PRODUCT MEAL, which is not specific. But if it’s “turkey meal” or “salmon meal”, that’s specific enough to not be a concern. If you are feeding your cat (or dog, for that mayter) dry kibble food, you’re 99% likely going to have some sort of “meal” in the food you feed. If you truly don’t like “meal”, even a specifically sourced one, you may have to go with the more pricey options of making your own food from scratch, all wet food (which may still have some sort of meal in it), rehydrated freeze-dries pouches, wet pouches, or the refrigerated stuff at pet stores.

Question 3

Is this a replacement for whole earth farms? they discontinued whole earth farms and my cats won't eat anything now

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Thank you for reaching out to us  and for your question.

Unfortunately, we have discontinued our Whole Earth Farms dry/wet cat line. However, our Merrick Purrfect Bistro recipes are great alternatives. If you have any questions on what would be the best alternative, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-664-7387 or via e-mail at customerservice@merrickpetcare.com.

Question 4

??The description states that this food is "fish free". The ingredient list says it contains salmon oil. I need to know which one is accurate, please.

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Not sure where you read “fish free”. It is grain free and the primary meat source is poultry.  My guys won’t eat fish flavored food & they love this.  Isn’t salmon oil a primary source of Omega?

ASIN	B00VMHQPPO
ASIN	B00VMHQPPO
Additional Features	Grain-free
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Allergen-Free
Animal Food Diet Type	Veterinary Diet
Animal Food Ingredient Claim	No Artificial Colors
Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim	High Protein
Best Sellers Rank	#87,156 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #660 in Dry Cat Food
Brand Name	Merrick
Breed Recommendation	All Breed Sizes
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (562)
Date First Available	April 25, 2015
Dog Breed Size	All
Flavor	Chicken and Sweet Potato
Included Components	One (1) 7 lb Bag - Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Cat Food
Item Form	Kibble
Item Type Name	Cat Food
Item Weight	7 pounds
Item model number	38318
Manufacturer	Merrick Pet Care
Manufacturer	Merrick Pet Care
Manufacturer Part Number	38318
Manufacturer recommended age	1 month and up
Model Number	38318
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Package Size Name	7 Pound
Pet Type	Cat
Product Benefits	Supports skin, coat, digestion, and immune health
Product Dimensions	25 x 10 x 10.5 inches; 7 pounds
Recommended Uses For Product	Weight management, Skin and coat health, Active lifestyle, Hairball control
Special Ingredients	grain-free
Specific Uses For Product	Active, Coat, Hairballs, Weight
Target Species	Cat
UPC	022808383291
Unit Count	112 Ounce

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Natural Dry Cat Food For Adult Cats, Real Chicken And Sweet Potato Recipe - 7 lb. Bag

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