Cheapest Merrick dog food by price per pound
This page lists every Merrick dog food listing we track, ranked by price per pound. It covers the food types, life stages and bag sizes Merrick sells on Amazon, with 52 listings and a median of $5.07 per lb. Use the table filters to compare within a food type.
- 52listings
- $2.97/lbcheapest
- $5.07/lbmedian
- 30 lblargest pack
Compare like with like. Wet, fresh and freeze-dried foods cost more per pound than dry kibble, so use the Food type filter before you compare. For your dog's dietary needs, talk to your vet.
Lowest-priced listings by brand
Lowest price per lb among named brands.
- 1$2.97/lbMerrick Grain Free Natural Chicken Sweet Potato Dry Adult Dog Food 30lb BagView on Amazon30 lb$88.98Chicken
- 2View on Amazon
- 3$3.32/lbMerrick Natural Grain Free Dry Senior Dog Food, 22lb; chicken sweet potatoView on Amazon22 lb$72.98Chicken
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Price charts
Value map: pack size against price
Each dot is one listing; 2 are off the chart (larger than 25 lb or priced above $10.00/lb). 52 of 52 listings state a pack weight. Among listings at or above the median pack weight (4 lb), the cheapest is Merrick Grain Free Dry Adult Dog Food Chicken Sweet Potato 22 lb Bag at $3.32/lb.
Price per lb by bag size
24 lb listings have the lowest median price per lb here ($3.45, from 7 listings). Bag sizes with fewer than 3 listings are left out.
How prices are spread
Half of the 52 listings cost between $4.25 and $6.50 per lb; the median is $5.07. A listing in the left-hand bars is cheap for this category.
Price per lb by main protein
Chicken has the lowest median ($5.14/lb) and Lamb the highest ($6.50/lb). Proteins with fewer than 5 listings are left out.
Merrick at a glance
Merrick has 52 dog food listings in our data, with a median of $5.07 per lb. Its most common main protein is Beef (25% of listings), followed by Chicken. Single-bag sizes run from 2.6 lb to 30 lb.
Notable Merrick listings
How to choose Merrick dog food
What to look for
- Food type: price per pound differs a lot between dry, wet and freeze-dried foods, so compare within a type.
- Product line: brands sell several lines, so compare listings within the same line.
- Life stage and breed size: check the label matches your dog.
- Listing details: weight and food type are read from the listing title and can be wrong, so confirm on the Amazon page.
Suits
Buyers who already like the brand and want to compare sizes and types by price.
May not suit
You only care about the lowest price per pound; check the cheapest listings across all brands.
Merrick price snapshot
Price per lb by weight
| Weight | Listings | Cheapest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 lb | 3 | $3.75 | $4.17 |
| 20 lb | 11 | $3.32 | $3.50 |
| 24 lb | 7 | $3.32 | $3.45 |
Merrick by main protein
| Main protein | Listings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 13 | 25% |
| Chicken | 12 | 23% |
| Lamb | 5 | 10% |
| Salmon | 4 | 8% |
| Turkey | 1 | 2% |
Quick facts
- Middle 80% of prices: $3.45 to $6.92 per lb
- Typical listing: 7.1 lb for $36.49
- 1 brand with listings here
- Median pack size: 4 lb (52 listings state one)
- 67% of listings name a main protein
- 46% are labeled grain-free
- 12% are labeled limited ingredient
- 15% are variety packs
How Merrick compares
| Category | Listings | Cheapest | Median | vs Merrick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick (this page) | 52 | $2.97 | $5.07 | — |
| Purina | 206 | $0.56 | $3.03 | −40% |
| Blue Buffalo | 161 | $2.04 | $3.61 | −29% |
| Royal Canin | 126 | $2.75 | $6.20 | +22% |
| Dry kibble | 1337 | $0.56 | $3.41 | −33% |
| Wet / canned | 447 | $1.21 | $4.86 | −4% |
| All dog food | 2,095 | $0.56 | $4.17 | −18% |
Median price per lb across current listings. "vs" shows each row's median against Merrick.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I compare Merrick with other brands?
Use the How Merrick compares table on this page, or the Brand filter on the home page.
How much does Merrick dog food cost per lb?
Across 52 listings, the middle 80% range from about $3.45 to $6.92 per lb, with a median of $5.07. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.
What is the cheapest Merrick dog food per lb right now?
At the last update it is Merrick Grain Free Natural Chicken Sweet Potato Dry Adult Dog Food 30lb Bag, at $2.97 per lb. The cheapest listing is not always the right buy, so compare pack size, food type and the label.