Small breed dogs have hit the big time, now accounting for 47 percent of today's dog population. With growing interest in small breed dogs comes demand for high quality dog food that's specially formulated to meet their particular dietary needs. Now, to cater to the big appetites of small pups, Merrick is introducing a full line of grain-free dry and wet recipes for small breed dogs - Merrick Lil' Plates. The lineup delivers big on the high quality nutrition and tasty mealtime experience Merrick is known for, in options that are easily digestible, convenient and right-sized portions for small breed dogs. Recipes feature: • Big nutrition for small breeds: Probiotics & prebiotic fiber for optimal digestion + industry-leading levels of glucosamine and chondroitin for healthy joints. • Smaller bites for tiny mouths: Small kibble size in three dry recipes makes it easy for small breed dogs to pick up & chew every bite of food. • Dainty dishes for smaller portions: Six new wet recipes come in convenient single servings. Merrick Lil' Plates recipes start with real meat, fish or poultry as the first ingredient for a high-protein meal, and include farm-fresh fruits and vegetables like apples, sweet potatoes, blueberries, peas and more. Recipes are made in the USA, with no ingredients from China. Recipes contain no corn, wheat, soy or gluten ingredients.

• Starts with real deboned beef as the first ingredient for industry-leading 38 percent protein
• First five ingredients: Deboned beef, lamb meal, sweet potatoes, peas and potatoes
• Poultry-free
• Grain-Free and Gluten-Free
• Made in the USA, no ingredients from China