Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Senior Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe, 4-lb bag

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  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • Gluten Free
  • Weight Control
  • Grain-Free
  • Sensitive Digestion
  • Dental & Breath Care
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Hip & Joint Support
  • Senior
  • Extra Small Breeds
  • Small Breeds

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  • Real deboned chicken is the first ingredient recipe, giving your furry friend a high-protein meal that supports muscle maintenance and energy.
  • This kibble is crafted with premium ingredients to deliver a balanced diet to small, senior pups.
  • Each serving features high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin to support healthy hips and joints, which is important in aging four-legged family members.
  • This kibble is also rich in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to nourish your pup’s skin and coat.
  • Probiotics are added to this dry dog food to support digestive health.

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9 Customer Questions

What is the sodium content?

Why do you only have a senior diet in CHICKEN?? is there any other options for a senior diet other than chicken

Answer by Chewy • Jan 15, 2018
At this time the manufacturer only has this formula available for senior dogs but they are always working on innovating and improving their products.

Are ingredients in this diet from USA only. Know your factory is in Texas----worried about Mexican products.

Answer by Chewy • Oct 15, 2019
Most of Merrick's ingredients come from the USA, however, in certain circumstances some ingredients may come from another country (like lamb from New Zealand) to ensure the highest quality possible. Ingredients are tested upon arrival, samples are tested throughout production, and all pet food is tested before its released for sale.

What is the size of the kibble?

Answer by Chewy • May 19, 2019
This kibble will be approximately 1/2 inch in diameter, which will be close to the size of a chickpea.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Digestibility

77% Positive

Joint Support

86% Positive

Nutritional Value

79% Positive

Texture

82% Positive

199 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Barbra on Feb 4, 2026

A good choice for my 12 yr old baby

I wanted to ease into a senior food that offers more joint and other support. We’ve been happy w Merrick for years so this was an easy decision. Started out gradually

I wanted to ease into a senior food that offers more joint and other support. We’ve been happy w Merrick for years so this was an easy decision. Started out gradually mixing this new kibble in w his prior food, and the little guy noses the old stuff out of the way to eat this new food first!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By cats on Apr 3, 2026

She didn't eat it

Mila didn't touch it, not even my other dog that eats everything he finds on the floor looked at this food

Mila didn't touch it, not even my other dog that eats everything he finds on the floor looked at this food

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By D on Jan 11, 2026

upset dogs stomach terribly

this food did not agree with my chihuahua/cocker spaniel mix. his stool was the worst it had ever been in his life. he's seven and not a picky eater but i could

this food did not agree with my chihuahua/cocker spaniel mix. his stool was the worst it had ever been in his life. he's seven and not a picky eater but i could not keep giving him this food with what it was doing to his stomach.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kim on Jan 6, 2026

Best dried dog food

My 16 year old dog loves this dry food only and the little, healthy bites make us both happy!

My 16 year old dog loves this dry food only and the little, healthy bites make us both happy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Marcia on Feb 25, 2026

Regular quality feed for small dog

Well liked by my maltipoo; easy to handle small size bag.

Well liked by my maltipoo; easy to handle small size bag.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Tilly on Dec 6, 2025
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Finicky Pups won't eat

My Finicky pups is extremely picky and this dog food didn't pass their test. They won't eat it.

My Finicky pups is extremely picky and this dog food didn't pass their test. They won't eat it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Nance on Aug 8, 2025

She didn’t care for them

We really thought these would be pleasing to our dog. We liked all the ingredients, but she wasn’t interested. She is just being really finicky lately and doesn’t

We really thought these would be pleasing to our dog. We liked all the ingredients, but she wasn’t interested. She is just being really finicky lately and doesn’t even like her regular food. So don’t take our review and a “not to buy this food”. It’s just our little old girl is being picky.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kathy on Jan 17, 2026

Small bites

It seems to be healthy for my dogs. They loved it.

It seems to be healthy for my dogs. They loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Angie on Aug 31, 2025

Best food

Seamus loves Merrick brand has since he was a puppy now that he is 13 and going stong. I strongly believe in the food we feed him has let him lead the life he l

Seamus loves Merrick brand has since he was a puppy now that he is 13 and going stong. I strongly believe in the food we feed him has let him lead the life he loves!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Nov 19, 2025

Not Good

My dog doesn’t like it and she is not a picky eater. She ended up with the runs.

My dog doesn’t like it and she is not a picky eater. She ended up with the runs.