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Kitchen Comforts Chicken Casserole Wet Dog Food
Merrick

Kitchen Comforts Chicken Casserole Wet Dog Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

Dog · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

A chunky, canned wet food for adult dogs featuring deboned chicken as the main protein source in a brown rice and vegetable casserole-style gravy. It combines animal protein with wholesome carbs like brown rice, carrots, green beans, and sweet potatoes, plus added vitamins, minerals, and fish oil for balanced daily feeding. This texture and moisture level can work well as a complete meal or as a topper to enhance a dry diet.

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Over-the-counter No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.9 out of 10

Strong Choice

This is an excellent-quality canned food for adult dogs that relies on deboned chicken and dried egg for high-quality, highly digestible protein. The inclusion of brown rice and multiple vegetables provides a varied carbohydrate and fiber mix, and added fish oil and flaxseed contribute beneficial omega fatty acids. It should suit most healthy adult dogs, either as a stand-alone diet or mixed with dry food, as long as they tolerate chicken and egg well.

Nutritional profile 8.6
Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 3 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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High Energy
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Deboned chicken as the first ingredient, supported by dried egg, offers high-quality, easily digestible animal protein.
  • Wholesome carbohydrate sources including brown rice, carrots, green beans, and sweet potatoes rather than relying on heavily processed fillers.
  • Includes fish oil and ground flaxseed/flaxseed oil, which contribute omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that support skin, coat, and overall health.
  • No corn and no artificial flavors or preservatives, which some dogs with sensitive stomachs may do better on.

Considerations

  • Contains chicken and egg, both common food allergens for some dogs, so it is not ideal for pets with known sensitivities to these ingredients.
  • Pea protein appears mid-list and contributes additional plant protein; while moderate here, very legume-heavy diets have been associated with heart concerns in some dogs, so it’s best used as part of an overall balanced feeding plan.
  • Fat content is on the modest side for a wet food; very high-energy or working dogs may need larger portions or a higher-fat companion diet to maintain weight.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Broth, Dried Egg Product, Brown Rice, Carrots, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Agar-Agar, Guar Gum, Pea Protein, Salt, Ground Flaxseed, Potassium chloride, sodium phosphate, MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide], Magnesium Sulfate, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B-3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9)], Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Flaxseed Oil. B298723

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Deboned Chicken
Deboned chicken is a common primary animal protein in pet foods, providing highly digestible essential amino acids and nutrients such as B vitamins and iron that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health in both dogs and cats. It is generally palatable and relatively lean, but can be a common food allergen for some animals and its nutritional and fat content varies with inclusion of skin or fat—ensure proper sourcing and handling to reduce contamination risk and consult a veterinarian if you suspect a food sensitivity.
02
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.
03
Egg Product
Egg product is used in pet foods as a high-quality, highly digestible animal protein and palatability enhancer, providing complete essential amino acids, fats, vitamins (such as A, D and B12), minerals and choline, and it often serves as a binder or emulsifier when included as whole, dried or concentrated egg. It supplies bioavailable nutrients for dogs and cats but can be a food allergen for some individuals, may be higher in fat depending on yolk content, and should be properly processed (pasteurized or cooked) to reduce microbial risk.
04
Brown Rice
Brown rice is a whole-grain carbohydrate and fiber ingredient commonly used in dog and cat foods to provide digestible energy, dietary fiber, and modest amounts of B‑vitamins and minerals; it typically offers more nutrients and fiber than white rice. It’s generally well tolerated and can help with sensitive stomachs, but because it is high in carbohydrates (not a primary protein source) and can contain trace inorganic arsenic depending on sourcing, it should be included in balanced formulations and monitored in overweight or diabetic pets.
05
Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
8.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
3.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
82.00%
Low High
1162
kcal / Kg
418
kcal / Can
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Chunks In Gravy
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

Brand

Merrick offers premium dog and cat food made with real, whole ingredients and regional produce. The brand is known for its recipes such as 'Grain Free', 'Backcountry', and 'Classic'. Merrick targets pet owners seeking natural and grain-free diets for their pets, with an emphasis on U.S.-sourced meats and fresh, farm-to-bowl ingredients.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Merrick Pet Care
Parent company Nestlé Purina PetCare
Founded 1988
Headquarters Amarillo, Texas, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Texas
Manufacturing oversight

Merrick Pet Care manufactures its food in company-owned facilities in Hereford, Texas. The company maintains in-house quality control and safety testing, adhering to USDA, FDA, and AAFCO standards. Merrick emphasizes locally sourced ingredients and audits suppliers for quality and safety.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Merrick Kitchen Comforts Chicken Casserole Wet Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Merrick ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Merrick. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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