Merrick Surf & Turf Cat Food 5.5 oz (24 Count Case)

I've been using this food for my cat ever since he had some UT issues and the vet recommended we switch to a wet food. I looked for a food where the primary ingredients were actually meat or fish. All of Merrick's flavors have meat or fish or poultry (depending on flavor) as the primary ingredient. My cat loves them all! I feed him a half can mixed with water at night and in the morning. His coat is amazing; I noticed a huge improvement in his coat and energy level when I started using this over the cheap-o dry food.

Unfortunately, my cats didn't like this flavor. When I feed it, they never finish their food and I have to throw a significant portion of it away (or give it to my dog, as he'll eat anything)

I bought a case of Merrick Surf & Turf with high hopes for my clutter of nine cats. Alas, the hype didn't live up to the reality. The product is essentially a wasted purchase, as virtually none of the cats will touch the stuff. I'll be donating the rest of the case to my local animal shelter for their pet food pantry.

The ingredient list drew me to the product, being grain-free, and offering a nice mix of meat and seafood, plus lots of complex carbohydrates for filler. Upon opening the can, it was clear that the beef and beef fat content was pretty high, with little seafood scent detectable. It came out of the can in big globs that were sticky to try to mush down for my gang. Have tried two feedings for my gang with this stuff, and they just can't be convinced that it's both tasty and good for them.

I realize that different cats have different sets of taste buds and some cats will eat anything, but when none of my nine will touch the stuff, I can't...Read more