Farmina Dental Treat Caloric Control Medium & Maxi Merrick Healthy Bites Grain Free Chicken & Bone Broth Soft Dog Treats
Farmina Dental Treat Caloric Control Medium & Maxi scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.0 to 7.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Farmina Dental Treat Caloric Control Medium & Maxi and Merrick Healthy Bites Grain Free Chicken & Bone Broth Soft Dog Treats compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.0 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
11.20% | 8.00% |
| Fat | 1.20% | 2.00% |
| Fiber | 5.10% | 3.00% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
14.00% | 28.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 2886 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Not listed | Low |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
potato, guar gum, pea starch, dehydrated chicken, pea fiber, hydrolyzed chicken, dried kelp, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, suncured alfalfa meal, dried fennel, potassium chloride, psyllium seed husk, sodium tripolyphosphate, salt, choline chloride, taurine, zinc sulfate heptahydrate, vitamin E supplement, L-Carnitine, mixed tocopherols (a preservative) Show full list Show less |
Deboned Chicken, Potatoes, Pea Fiber, Potato Protein, Potato Starch, Glycerin, Cane Sugar, Molasses, Chicken Bone Broth, Pumpkin, Lecithin, Dried Cultured Whey, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Citric Acid, Vinegar, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Zinc Proteinate, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Blueberries, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols. A276924 Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Dental care, Weight management | Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Treat | Treat |
| Texture | Crunchy | Soft Chew |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Medium, Extra Large | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Not indicated | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Not listed | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Not listed |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Potato
- Pea Fiber
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Farmina Dental Treat Caloric Control Medium & Maxi scores higher, 8.0 to 7.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Potato, Pea Fiber.
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