Brand vs brand
Health Extension vs Merrick
Same rubric. Same nine components. Same flagged-ingredient list. Just the data.
C
Health Extension
52.8
Avg score
33
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Health Extension Little Bites Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food, 3.5-lb bag
79/100
B
Merrick
65
Avg score
111
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Real Chicken + Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains Adult Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag
80/100
Side by side
Metric
Health Extension
Merrick
Average score
52.8
65
Median score
59
65
Products scored
33
111
A-tier products
1
19
F-tier products
0
0
% with flagged ingredient
73%
93%
Recall history
0
0
Median price/lb
$4.59
$4.76
Green highlight indicates the better value for that metric.
Top 3 from Health Extension

Health Extension
Health Extension Little Bites Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food, 3.5-lb bag
$7.71/lbdryFair
79

Health Extension
Health Extension Digestive Support Variety Pack -Chicken, Beef & Turkey Dog Food, 9-oz can, case of 6
$5.63/lbwetFair
59

Health Extension
Health Extension Gently Cooked Beef & Potato Recipe Wet Dog Food, 9-oz pouch, 10 count
$8.89/lbwetFair
59
Top 3 from Merrick

Merrick
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Real Chicken + Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains Adult Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag
$2.92/lbdryFair
80

Merrick
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Real Chicken, Sweet Potatoes + Peas with Raw Bites Recipe, 10-lb bag
$5.50/lbrawFair
80

Merrick
Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Real Salmon + Brown Rice Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
$3.73/lbfreeze driedFair
79
How this comparison was generated
Both brands graded the same way. Always.
Same rubric, same nine components, same flagged ingredient list. No special treatment.
Read the methodology