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Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Real Salmon Pate Recipe Canned Cat Food

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Real Salmon Pate Recipe Canned Cat Food

By Merrick 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
3.4 /10
Quality
2.5
Value
3.0
Design
3.0
Function
2.5
Durability
2.0

In a Nutshell

  • Many cats are not fond of this food.
  • Some reviewers reported their cats getting sick from eating the cat food
  • try different brands

Quick Verdict

The Merrick Limited Ingredient Salmon Pate in Canned Cat Food is met with mixed feedback -- it’s loved by some but often rejected by other cats. The product is worrisome as many reviews indicated their cats got sick from eating it.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 11%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan 1-2 month

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

Digestive issues reported by multiple cats

Prevention: Feedback is not acceptable, consider other products

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Allergy-Friendly (1)

    Grocery-fre option is great for cats with food allergies

Cons

  • Health Issues (3) critical

    Cats got sick from the canned cat food

    Tip: Purchase a different brand recommended by a vet

  • Bad Taste (9) critical

    Being in the cans was not a healthy option for cats

    Tip: Find a better cat food

  • Bad Quality (9) critical

    This canned cat food does not seem to be suitable, good for almost all the cats. It's poor quality

    Tip: Purchase a different and better quality cat food

  • Low Quality (1) critical

    Simplified taste makes cats uncomfortable

    Tip: Purchase a new and better quality cat food branded tasteful, flavored good

  • Bad Poop Smelly (1) critical

    The branded poop was not suitable for the cats

    Tip: Try a better option and get cat food better

Quality Trend: Declining

Multiple reviews mention a decline in quality over time and poor test results from past months.

Older Reviews Said:

35% Positive to 65% Negative

Newer Reviews Say:

0% positive to 100% negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Cat owners with allergy-prone cats — Limited ingredient diet helps prevent allergic reactions.

Skip If

  • Owners looking for grain-free options for their adult cats. — Additive agents and chemical flavoring are not suitable and good clean diet
  • Cat owners budget constraints — It's a bad quality food & expensive
  • Owners attempting to promote better vet cat health. — This sensible health risk is the worst choice indeed

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 1-3 months

Factors: consumed amount, good buy for cats

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Couldn't be wet if not consumed

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

1.6
9 reviews
5★
11%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
11%
1★
78%
allergy-friendly (1) goodValue (1) poor quality (8) bad taste (7) cats getting sick (3)

Common Questions

Is this food good/ suitable for cats?

Based on the reviews, this cat food is not generally liked by cats and many owners report health issues after feeding it to their pets. It is advisable to look for alternatives.

How does this food taste to cats?

Most cats do not seem to like the taste of this food, and many reviews mention that cats refused to eat it or vomited it up.

Highlighted Reviews

— Linda

"I love the cat food. My cat suffers with packaging and food allergies, he can't eat poultry so the limited ingredient food in Salmon has been perfect and my cat loves it."

— Will

"So I am currently trying to find different cat food as this has changed since COVID it seems. My cats won't touch it and the one that does often will vomit it up. So now I have a few dozen cans I am not sure if I should even donate them. Used to auto ship it. For now sticking with beef and chicken."

Bottom Line

Proceed with caution; cats' health may be at risk with this food. Look for alternative brands if your cat suffers health issues after eating this product.

3.4 /10
Below Average