Merrick · Purrfect Bistro Grilled in Sauce · Wild Caught Cod, Spinach & Wild Rice Recipe

Name: Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grilled in Sauce Wild Caught Cod, Spinach & Wild Rice Recipe
Brand: Merrick

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

Furry PI's verdict

Merrick Grilled in Sauce doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. It contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex. To be fair, after the broth, cod is first in line — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

Contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

What works

After the broth, cod is first in line — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
A strong share of its calories comes from protein.
As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	10%
Fat	2%
Fiber	1.5%
Moisture	82%
Ash*	2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*	2%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Merrick Grilled in Sauce grain-free?: No — the label lists wheat gluten and wild rice.
What are the first ingredients in Merrick Grilled in Sauce?: The label opens with cod broth, cod and wheat gluten. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?: None appear on the ingredient list.

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