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[Another new name Sue]

Purina bought out Merrick in July.  Link below says no changes in the Merrick line will be made, but I suspect eventually the "new, improved" version of Merrick will come out.  I'm disappointed and will be switching foods eventually.

http://www.merrickpetcare.com/news-center/news-releases/merrick-pet-care-announces-purchase-agreemen...

[cowboy sam]

WOW!

my dog eats Iams basic for sensitive  stomachs

[Venezia]

@Another new name Sue - Thanks for sharing this.  I used to feed my three cats on Royal Canin (the only cat food brand not involved in all the nasty mess several years ago).

Then I switched to Merrick when one of my cats couldn't tolerate Royal Canin.  When Merrick changed their line a few years back to the "new and improved", my cats started having trouble with the dry food.  So I started buying Halo.

I still buy Merrick canned food (amongst others), but it's not their favorite anymore.

I suspect you're right that, no matter what they say, just like with every other company takeover, things will definitely change.

[jaxs mom]

Well that is really disappointing. 

[kahootz]

(I had a whole reply typed and then it requred my sign in and POOF it was gone.  Here's my second attempt.)

I have had such good luck with this brand and I am so worried with this news.  I was giving my dog another high quality brand a few years ago and of course they changed the formula which gave her major digestive issues.

I will keep my current bag so I can compare ingredients down the line.  Really, Purina???  Ugh!!!

[June222]

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@Another new name Sue wrote:

Purina bought out Merrick in July.  Link below says no changes in the Merrick line will be made, but I suspect eventually the "new, improved" version of Merrick will come out.  I'm disappointed and will be switching foods eventually.

http://www.merrickpetcare.com/news-center/news-releases/merrick-pet-care-announces-purchase-agreemen...

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That is what buyout corporations always say at first in a buyout...Purina will turn it into profit by buying China junk additives to make it with like they do with all their bad junky unhealthy pet food. Buyer Beware.

[Another new name Sue]

In the pet store I learned about this when the Merrick treats were marked down, and when I asked why, they told me the bad news.  They won't continue carrying Merrick at all. 

Even if the ingredients don't change, the sources might.  I don't mind Canada or Australia ingredients, but Asia...no.

I'm looking at Canidae or Orijen but will stop at the pet store where they have someone who can make a recommendation.  These foods are fairly expensive, but feeding a terrier makes it more affordable.  Feeding a big dog these premium foods would be more costly, obviously.

[CrazyDaisy]

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@Another new name Sue wrote:

In the pet store I learned about this when the Merrick treats were marked down, and when I asked why, they told me the bad news.  They won't continue carrying Merrick at all. 

Even if the ingredients don't change, the sources might.  I don't mind Canada or Australia ingredients, but Asia...no.

I'm looking at Canidae or Orijen but will stop at the pet store where they have someone who can make a recommendation.  These foods are fairly expensive, but feeding a terrier makes it more affordable.  Feeding a big dog these premium foods would be more costly, obviously.

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I use Orijen and like the product.  Fromm is another very good brand.  They have a bigger variety of flavors also.  Place I go has frequent buyer programs (most premium food companies participate) for a free bag.  

FYI for any Fromm users or potential users go to the website and sign up for coupons, thier Black Friday coupon is usually for a free 5 lb bag of food.