Designed to provide your cat with complete nutrition without using any of the most common food allergy triggers in the recipe, Merrick Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet is a great food for cats that suffer from food allergies, intolerances or sensitivities.
Made without any gluten, corn, wheat or soy, Merrick Grain-Free uses only turkey-based protein sources, which doesn’t cause allergic reactions as often as chicken does. Like most other premium foods, Merrick Grain-Free is made without any artificial colors, flavors or additives, as these items can also trigger food allergies.
Pros:
Merrick Grain-Free is a great option for cats who are allergic to chicken or many of the other common allergens that trouble some cats. Unlike many other limited-ingredient diets, Merrick Grain-Free has a great taste that most cats love.
It is made in the USA, so you can rest assured that the ingredients are safe and the manufacturing plant is first rate (Merrick produces their food in their own kitchens).
Cons:
While most cats love the taste of this food, a few found Merrick Grain-Free to be unpalatable. However, this occurs with almost every cat food on the market, so this isn’t much of a drawback.
It is somewhat disappointing that this recipe doesn’t feature any probiotics, which are not typically associated with allergies and they can help promote proper digestion. Additionally, Merrick Grain-Free is rather expensive, but this is common among limited-ingredient foods.
Ingredients:
Merrick’ Grain-Free Recipe uses high-quality, deboned turkey as the primary protein source, but it also includes turkey broth and turkey liver to make it taste even better. Obviously, no grains are used in this recipe, and most of the carbohydrate content comes from organic alfalfa meal.
It doesn’t include many other ingredients (as is the point with limited-ingredient diets), aside from the vitamin and mineral supplements necessary to ensure a balanced diet. Nevertheless, it does include flaxseed oil, which provides some omega fatty acids.
Price:
Merrick Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet is a premium product, and it features a price tag befitting such a carefully crafted product. However, if your cat is not able to tolerate the ingredients in most common foods, you may have little choice but to spend a little bit more money to find a food that suits your cat.
Always try to purchase your cat’s food in the greatest quantity possible, as this will usually allow you to save a little bit of money.
Ideal For:
This food is specifically designed for cats suffering from food allergies or other types of health problems associated with the ingredients found in most commercial cat foods. It probably isn’t a great choice for cats without such problems, as it lacks many of the “extras” you’d like in other foods at this price point.
However, most owners report that this food produced amazing results for their cats. Merrick Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet is packed with protein (34% minimum), so it may not be the best choice for older cats or those with kidney issues.
