Open Farm Harvest Chicken Rustic Stew
Ethically motivated owners who want full supply chain transparency in wet food
Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken Dinner
Grain-free advocates who want deboned meat as the primary protein
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Making Your Decision
When to Choose Open Farm Harvest Chicken Rustic Stew
Ethically motivated owners who want full supply chain transparency in wet food
Open Farm Rustic Stew brings the same radical transparency to wet food as their dry line — every ingredient traceable, Certified Humane, zero recalls ever. The tetra pak format is unique and environmentally preferable to cans. The stew texture with visible ingredients feels genuinely premium. A top choice for values-driven pet owners.
Strengths
- Industry-leading transparency — every ingredient source is traceable online
- Certified Humane raised and handled with third-party verification
- Zero recalls ever — perfect safety record since founding
Limitations
- Ultra-premium pricing at ~$11/day limits accessibility for daily feeding
- Tetra pak format may be less familiar than traditional cans
- Stew format has higher moisture content, reducing caloric density
When to Choose Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken Dinner
Grain-free advocates who want deboned meat as the primary protein
Merrick Grain Free wet food delivers on ingredient quality — deboned chicken first, no by-products, made in the USA. The grain-free formulation suits dogs with grain sensitivities, though the FDA DCM investigation is worth monitoring. At ~$9/day, you pay for genuine quality. Nestlé Purina ownership is a consideration for brand-conscious buyers.
Strengths
- Deboned chicken is the #1 ingredient — real meat, not meal or by-products
- Grain-free with no corn, wheat, soy, or artificial preservatives
- Made in the USA with strong ingredient labeling and sourcing claims
Limitations
- Premium pricing at ~$9/day puts it above most mid-range competitors
- Grain-free formula subject to FDA DCM investigation concerns
- Now owned by Nestlé Purina — corporate ownership may concern some buyers
