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Introducing Merrick Before Grain Dry Cat Food...
The way food was supposed to be before grain got involved.
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New school pyramid, old school nutrition.
Before traditional grain based diets were invented, mealtime for generations of cats was provided by nature. Our new Before Grain product line provides a diet rich in high quality meat and bio-available nutrients the way nature intended. We believe a diet based primarily on fresh meat, super blue fruit, nutrient dense vegetables and high quality oils contribute to overall health and longevity. |
Why use a 36% protein baseline?
Last time we checked, a Siberian Tiger wasn't napping on your couch - you have an "everyday extraordinary cat". A 36% protein baseline is a practical and balanced percentage for the everyday diet that is more optimally processed by sensitive internal organs such as the kidneys. We turned the traditional grain based food pyramid upside down by using a savory fresh protein from USDA inspected sources as the number one ingredient, and highest quality, low ash chicken meal as the number two ingredient. All Before Grain diets contain over 50% meat prior to cooking, and about 38% meat after cooking removes most of the water content. The result is a 100% grain free diet for cats that is based on the days before grains were used in commercial pet food manufacturing. (Hence the name Before Grain.) No more cereal please!
What does before grain mean?
It's the way food was supposed to be before grain got involved.™ It's a return to your cat's ancestral diet while recognizing it's modern day urban lifestyle. We use only meat protein sources, healthy fruits, and vegetables - no grains. You won't find any fillers, by-products, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives here, either. It sounds simple, but shouldn't it be?
Why do you use multiple protein ingredients?
When grains are removed as a protein source in dry diets, additional meat protein sources are needed to build a better food. That's why we use a unique fresh protein source as the main ingredient in each formula and complement it with highest quality, low ash chicken meal. A Full House always beats a Pair, and when you feed Before Grain it's like having pocket Aces.
What are Acai berries?
Acai (ah-SAH-ee) is an Amazon palm berry grown 50 feet in the air using sustainable farming practices that do not harm the rainforest. You won't find this most powerful fruit in the world in the average cat food, but yet again, this isn't average food. Freeze dried acai berries and blueberries are carefully added to the kibble after the cooking process. These super blue fruits are high in anti-oxidants & anthocyanins, and are a superior whole food source of nutrients. Plus ah-SAH-ee is just fun to say!
Are there any other benefits?
Yes indeed, ingredients like high quality Salmon Oil provide important Omega 3 fatty acids for healthy skin and a shiny coat - the envy of the block. We also include high quality plant and vegetable material such as low glycemic sweet potato, lutein rich marigold extract, and alfalfa grass that naturally fortify Before Grain with bio-available vitamins and minerals. We've got more benefits than Human Resources can dream about.
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Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (Not Less Than) 36.0%
Crude Fat (Not Less Than) 18.0%
Crude Fiber (Not More Than) 3.0%
Moisture (Not More Than) 11.0%
Calorie Content:
3780 kcal/kg (calculated) - One pound provides 1719 kcal of metabolizable energy (calculated). One cup (100 grams) provides 409 calories. (Caloric content calculated using Modified Atwater Method).
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Ingredients:
Chicken Deboned, Chicken Meal, Potato Dehydrated, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols - a source of Natural Vitamin E), Sweet Potato Dehydrated, Dried Egg, Natural Flavor, Yeast Culture, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lysine, Sea Salt, Alfalfa, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Acai Berry Freeze-Dried, Blueberry Dried, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract, Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chicory Root, Marigold Extract, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Enterococcus Faecium, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Complex, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Niacin, Lecithin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cobalt Amino Acid Complex, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Selenite.
Merrick Before Grain Dry Cat Food - Salmon Formula
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Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (Not Less Than) 36.0%
Crude Fat (Not Less Than) 18.0%
Crude Fiber (Not More Than) 3.0%
Moisture (Not More Than) 11.0%
Calorie Content:
3771 kcal/kg (calculated) - One pound provides 1711 kcal of metabolizable energy (calculated). One cup (100 grams) provides 407 calories. (Caloric content calculated using Modified Atwater Method).
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Calorie Content:
3771 kcal/kg (calculated) - One pound provides 1711 kcal of metabolizable energy (calculated). One cup (100 grams) provides 407 calories. (Caloric content calculated using Modified Atwater Method).
Ingredients:
Salmon Deboned, Chicken Meal, Potato Dehydrated, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols - a source of Natural Vitamin E), Sweet Potato Dehydrated, Dried Egg, Natural Flavor, Yeast Culture, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lysine, Sea Salt, Alfalfa, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Acai Berry Freeze-Dried, Blueberry Dried, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract, Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chicory Root, Marigold Extract, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Enterococcus Faecium, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Complex, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Niacin, Lecithin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cobalt Amino Acid Complex, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Selenite.
Merrick Before Grain Dry Cat Food - Tuna Formula
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Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (Not Less Than) 36.0%
Crude Fat (Not Less Than) 18.0%
Crude Fiber (Not More Than) 3.0%
Moisture (Not More Than) 11.0%
Calorie Content:
3765 kcal/kg (calculated) - One pound provides 1706 kcal of metabolizable energy (calculated). One cup (100 grams) provides 406 calories. (Caloric content calculated using Modified Atwater Method).
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Ingredients:
Salmon Deboned, Chicken Meal, Potato Dehydrated, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols - a source of Natural Vitamin E), Sweet Potato Dehydrated, Dried Egg, Natural Flavor, Yeast Culture, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lysine, Sea Salt, Alfalfa, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Acai Berry Freeze-Dried, Blueberry Dried, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract, Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chicory Root, Marigold Extract, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Enterococcus Faecium, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Complex, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Niacin, Lecithin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cobalt Amino Acid Complex, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Selenite.
Before Grain Tuna is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food nutrient profiles for all life stages.
All Available in 1 lb, 3.3 lb, 6.6 lb and 11 lb bags.
Merrick Before Grain Canned Wet Food for Cats
We didn't waste an ounce of space in our Before Grain 100% meat cans with fillers, grains or preservatives. This product is 100% turkey, and is a healthy way to deliver additional premium protein to your pet's diet. You can feed our Before Grain 100% Turkey entree as an incredibly edible main course, or mix with Before Grain dry kibble to create the ultimate culinary symphony of flavor and nutrition.
Turkey
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 10.00%
Crude Fat (Min.) 9.00%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 1.2%
Moisture (Max.) 78.00%
Calorie Content
1502 kcal/kg - A 5.5 oz. can provides 240 kcal of metabolizable energy, calculated value.
Ingredients:
Turkey, Water for Processing
Tuna
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 10.00%
Crude Fat (Min.) 9.00%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 1.2%
Moisture (Max.) 78.00%
Calorie Content
1323 kcal/kg - A 5.5 oz. can provides 212 kcal of metabolizable energy, calculated value.
Ingredients:
Tuna, Water for Processing
Salmon
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 10.00%
Crude Fat (Min.) 9.00%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 1.2%
Moisture (Max.) 78.00%
Calorie Content
1490 kcal/kg - A 5.5 oz. can provides 238 kcal of metabolizable energy, calculated value.
Ingredients:
Salmon, Water for Processing
Quail
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 9.00%
Crude Fat (Min.) 5.00%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 1.2%
Moisture (Max.) 78.00%
Calorie Content
1079 kcal/kg - A 5.5 oz. can provides 173 kcal of metabolizable energy, calculated value.
Ingredients:
Quail, Water for Processing
Chicken
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 9.00%
Crude Fat (Min.) 8.00%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 1.2%
Moisture (Max.) 78.00%
Calorie Content
1466 kcal/kg - A 5.5 oz. can provides 235 kcal of metabolizable energy, calculated value.
Ingredients:
Chicken, Water for Processing
Beef
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min.) 9.00%
Crude Fat (Min.) 7.00%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 1.2%
Moisture (Max.) 78.00%
Calorie Content
1317 kcal/kg - A 5.5 oz. can provides 211 kcal of metabolizable energy, calculated value.
Ingredients:
Beef, Water for Processing
* Please Note: This product is for supplemental feeding only and is not intended to be a complete and balanced diet.
Available in cases of 3.2 or 5.5 ounce cans (24 cans per case)
QUESTIONS?
Call customer service toll free at 866-386-MEOW (6369), Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm CST.
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