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Merrick Before Grain 96% Beef Formula Canned Cat Food

Merrick Before Grain 96% Beef Formula Canned Cat Food

By Merrick 6 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
4.5 /10
Quality
7.0
Value
7.5
Design
6.5
Function
8.0
Durability
7.0

In a Nutshell

  • High-quality ingredients
  • Most cats enjoy the taste
  • Picky eaters may reject the food
  • Formula changes can be problematic for some cats

Quick Verdict

The Merrick Before Grain 96% Beef Formula Canned Cat Food is liked by cats and pet owners who value nutrition, but picky eaters may not approve.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 6
Would Recommend 83%
Would Buy Again 83%
Avg Lifespan Ongoing use

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • High-quality ingredients (2)

    Contains 96% beef with no additives

  • Effective Gathering of Reviews (1)

    Effectively collected return reviews on different cats' favorite food

  • Mrs. Meows (1)

    The food was our cat's first tasting of Merrick Before Grain 96% Beef Formula Canned Cat Food, and she absolutely loves it!

Cons

  • Taste preference in lower cats profile (1)

    Very picky eaters, and one that will eat anything. Four cats reject this particular flavor.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Cat owners looking for high-quality, grain-free food — Contains 96% beef with no additives

Skip If

  • Owners of very picky eaters — Some cats may reject this particular flavor

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Ongoing use

Factors: Cat's preference for the flavor

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

4.3
6 reviews
5★
67%
4★
17%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
17%
high-quality ingredients (3) taste rejection (1) formula changes (1)

Common Questions

Is this food grain-free?

Yes, it is grain-free with 96% beef content.

Will picky eaters enjoy this food?

It depends on the cat. Some picky eaters may reject it.

Is the formula changing?

There are mentions of a formula change, but specifics are not detailed in the reviews.

Highlighted Reviews

— Heartlink

"I feel good about feeding my kitties this product especially after reading about how detrimental dry food and food additives are to kitties/cats. My kitties love this food."

— Trinity

"I have a very picky eater, and one that will eat anything. Both of them reject this particular flavor. I always look for the best and this is one of the top-rated foods. Ratings don't mean anything if the cats won't eat it."

Bottom Line

Overall, it's a reliable choice for cats who enjoy beef-flavored food, but be prepared to consider alternatives if your cat doesn't like it.

4.5 /10
Good