Is Merrick a good brand?
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This is also where you can have some FUN while sharing the enjoyment you get from your blueys!
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jgodman1011
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Is Merrick a good brand?
It reads 96% grain free real chicken dog food. He finally ate a little too. I hope I got the right kind! Thanks.
- Scincoides
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Re: Is Merrick a good brand?
I use that brand very heavily here, its a great product. Beef/Bison and Pork are the varieties that I use most.
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jgodman1011
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Re: Is Merrick a good brand?
I got a chicken one and a beef one. I'll try those too since he seemed to be eating it. Thanks!!
- Marimo
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Re: Is Merrick a good brand?
I tend to rotate between the pork, beef, and beef/lamb/bison combo just for varieties sake. Merrick was recently bought my the same company that owns Purina (Nestle) so the foods, especially dry, are going to see a drop in quality to cut costs; but it shouldn't matter for BTS. Dogs are a different story!
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- Jbolar
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Re: Is Merrick a good brand?
Main food source here in this house for all my skinks, so far fantastic results.
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jgodman1011
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Re: Is Merrick a good brand?
how often should i feed an adult? I adopted him sunday and he's eaten once so far. I plan to change his tank to a bigger one this weekend and will feed him again, but just wondering how often you feed them regularly. The first 2 nights he wouldn't eat anyway i'm sure cause he was stressed.
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Re: Is Merrick a good brand?
Breeder and keeper of Meraukes from 2010 to 2022.
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Saber
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Re: Is Merrick a good brand?
Merrick WAS a good brand, but sadly they have let themselves be purchased by Nestle-Purina very recently. I imagine there won't be any changes right away but I'd suggest keeping an eye out for changes, recalls, etc. if you continue to use them. I really liked their products but I really don't want to give money to Nestle and don't really trust them so I will be moving on from Merrick. 
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Re: Is Merrick a good brand?
Thanks for the info Saber, ill look into that. Maybe its time to start using Wellness over here.
Austin & Danielle
12.28.12 Northerns
4.6.2 Kei Island
12.6.2 Meraukes
3.4.8 Irian Jayas
2.5.3 Easterns
1.2 Halmahera
1.1 Indonesian
2.3 Tanimbar
0.0.1 Blotched
1.0 Egernia Striolata
1.1 Egernia Cunninghami
1.1 Egernia C. Krefti
1.2 Bellatorias frerei
1.1 H. Gerrardii
http://www.scincoides.com
12.28.12 Northerns
4.6.2 Kei Island
12.6.2 Meraukes
3.4.8 Irian Jayas
2.5.3 Easterns
1.2 Halmahera
1.1 Indonesian
2.3 Tanimbar
0.0.1 Blotched
1.0 Egernia Striolata
1.1 Egernia Cunninghami
1.1 Egernia C. Krefti
1.2 Bellatorias frerei
1.1 H. Gerrardii
http://www.scincoides.com
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