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Lil’ Plates Grain Free Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Merrick Lil’ Plates Grain Free Dry Dog Food caters to the big appetites of small pups. This nutritious recipe is specially formulated for the unique dietary needs of small breed dogs. The perfectly–sized, crunchy bites also help reduce plaque and keep your dog’s teeth clean.

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  • Real deboned beef is always the first ingredient. This high quality protein helps build and maintain healthy muscle tissue and energy levels.
  • A good source of omega 3 fatty acids that help support your dog’s healthy skin and coat plus probiotics and prebiotic fiber for healthy digestion and glucosamine and chondroitin for healthy joints.
  • Features 61% of protein from animal sources.
  • Real whole foods like sweet potatoes, potatoes, peas, apples and blueberries offer vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
  • All Merrick recipes are crafted in our Hereford, TX kitchen and cooked in the USA, in facilities that uphold strict FDA guidelines.
Crude protein (min.)  34.00 %
Crude fat (min.)  15.00 %
Crude fiber (max.)  3.50 %
Moisture (max.)  11.00 %
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (min.) 0.05%
Taurine (min)* 0.17%
Omega-6 fatty acid (min.) 2.70 %
Omega-3 fatty acid (min.) 0.40%
Glucosamine (min.) 800 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate (min.) 800 mg/kg
Bacillus coagulans (min.) 90,000,000 cfu/lb

Merrick Lil Plates Real Texas Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

*If an item has an *, this nutrient is not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Nutrient Profiles.

Goal Weight (lbs) Calories Per Day Cups Per Day (Approx)
2 n/a 1/3 cup
5 n/a 2/3 cup
10 n/a 1 cup
15 n/a 1 1/4 cups
20 n/a 1 1/2 cups
25 n/a 1 3/4 cups
30 n/a 2 cups

Additional Info

For dogs over 30 lbs: add 1/4 cup per additional 5 lbs

Using the chart, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed. Dry and wet food in combination will help to increase the level of water in your dog’s diet. If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/4 cup for every 3 oz. of wet food.

Transitioning: Gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Lil Plates Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food each day.

Calorie Content

3,630 kcal/kg or 395 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as-fed basis (calculated).

UPC Weight(lbs) Weight(oz) SKU Model # Pricing
22808260066 12
22808260035 4
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