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Merrick vs. JustFoodForDogs

In this comparison article for Merrick vs JustFoodForDogs, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Merrick and JustFoodForDogs, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this JustFoodForDogs vs Merrick comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Merrick Review Page or JustFoodForDogs Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: JustFoodForDogs vs. Merrick

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

Merrick Dog Food vs. JustFoodForDogs Dog Food

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Merrick	JustFoodForDogs
Crude Protein	43.9%	31.6%
Crude Fat	21.1%	16.4%
Crude Fiber	8.3%	6.3%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your dog's diet. Without sufficient protein, dogs can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

The comparison table above shows that Merrick wet dog foods provide significantly more protein than JustFoodForDogs. More specifically, Merrick guarantees at least 12.32% more protein.

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Dietary fats serves a multitude of roles in the proper development and function of our canine companions. Here are some of the benefits (not exhaustive):

Help produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among other critical functions.
Aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Improve skin and coat health
Improve the palatially of your dog's food

There is a relatively large difference between the fat content of Merrick and JustFoodForDogs. On average, JustFoodForDogs wet dog food recipes contain 4.63% less fat than Merrick recipes.

There is a small difference between the fiber content of Merrick and JustFoodForDogs. We can see that Merrick guarantees about 2.02% more fiber than JustFoodForDogs.

Merrick Pet Food Ingredients vs. JustFoodForDogs Pet Food Ingredients

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Merrick.

Garlic

Canola Oil

Pea Protein

Caramel Color

Meaty Femur Bone

Powdered Cellulose

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by JustFoodForDogs.

White Rice

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Merrick.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Merrick & JustFoodForDogs?

Merrick has been recalled 6 times.

Jan. 28, 2011: Salmonella
Aug. 8, 2011: Salmonella
July 2, 2010: Salmonella
Aug. 3, 2010: Salmonella
Aug. 13, 2010: Salmonella
May 23, 2018: elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone

According to our records, JustFoodForDogs has never been recalled.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Wet Dog Food	Merrick	JustFoodForDogs
Per Pound	$5.97	$8.84
Per Calorie	$0.0126	$0.0153

The average cost-per-lb is heavily influenced by the varying amounts of moisture present in each brand's food products (wet vs. dry food, dry vs. freeze-dried food, etc). However, the average cost-per-kcal eliminates the influence of moisture. Therefore, the average cost-per-kcal is the better metric to consider.

If you'd like to calculate the average cost-per-day or cost-pet-year of feeding Merrick or JustFoodForDogs, input your pet's weight into our cost analyzer widget.

Averages price data can identify whether or not there exists a significant price difference between two brands. However, the actual price that you'll pay for Merrick or JustFoodForDogs will depend on your shopping habits.

Pet owners who use our price comparison feature typically save more than 25% off retail prices for Merrick and JustFoodForDogs. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy Merrick Pet Foods

You can purchase Merrick pet foods from the following stores:

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Where To Buy JustFoodForDogs Pet Foods

You can purchase JustFoodForDogs pet food products from these retailers:

15 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Merrick	JustFoodForDogs
Dry Dog Food	53 Recipes	None
Wet Dog Food	58 Recipes	4 Recipes
Dog Treats	35 Treats	7 Treats
Dry Cat Food	18 Recipes	None
Wet Cat Food	50 Recipes	None
Cat Treats	None	None