Merrick's Grain Free Bone Broth is a human-grade chicken broth pouch built as a hip and joint focused food topper, and its 4.3 star average across 905 reviews suggests it's a solid, if smaller-selling, option for dogs who need extra hydration or a flavor boost at mealtime.
Dogs who need more moisture at mealtime, picky eaters, or owners looking for a human-grade topper formulated to support hip and joint health alongside a vet-guided plan.
Skip if
You need a complete meal rather than an add-on topper, or your dog needs a strict low-calorie diet since broth toppers add extra flavor calories.
Form Broth
Flavor Chicken
Best for Natural Grain Free Hip & Joint Support Human-Grade Pea Free Potato Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Soy Free Easily Digestible Vitamins & Minerals No Fillers No Artificial Colors No Artificial Flavors No Artificial Preservatives
Breed size Medium
Weight 16 Ounces
Priced 64% below the category median ($24.19 across 46 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 905 owner ratings
Popularity3.6/5
905 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['This 16 oz pouch of Merrick Grain Free Bone Broth is built around chicken as the flavor, with apple and sweet potato listed as special ingredients. Merrick markets it as human-grade, grain free, pea free, potato free, gluten free, wheat free, and soy free, with no fillers or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.', "The label calls out hip and joint support as a key use, along with easy digestibility and added vitamins and minerals, positioning this as a topper formulated to support joint health rather than a medical treatment. It's not a substitute for veterinary care if your dog has a diagnosed joint condition.", "At $8.78 for a single 16 oz pouch, it's an affordable way to add broth to a bowl of kibble or wet food. With 905 reviews at a 4.3 star average and about 300 bought in the past month, it's a steady but smaller seller compared to some of the bigger variety-pack toppers in this category."]
No fillers or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Formulated to support hip and joint health
Affordable single-pouch price
Cons
Single 16 oz pouch, not a multi-pack, so repeat purchases add up
Lower review count and purchase volume than some competing toppers
Not a substitute for vet care if your dog has a diagnosed joint issue
Specifications
Form
Broth
Flavor
Chicken
Best for
Natural Grain Free Hip & Joint Support Human-Grade Pea Free Potato Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Soy Free Easily Digestible Vitamins & Minerals No Fillers No Artificial Colors No Artificial Flavors No Artificial Preservatives
Breed size
Medium
Weight
16 Ounces
Performance notes
The broth format makes this easy to pour over kibble or mix into wet food for dogs that need more moisture or encouragement to eat, and the human-grade, allergen-free ingredient list suits dogs with sensitivities to common allergens like grain, gluten, or soy. The added vitamins and minerals plus the hip and joint focus make it more of a supportive topper than a full replacement meal.
What buyers say
With 905 reviews averaging 4.3 stars and roughly 300 bought in the past month, this broth topper has a modest but consistent following, smaller in scale than the bigger variety packs but still a positively rated pick.
No, it's a topper meant to be poured or mixed into your dog's regular food, not a standalone meal.
Will this help my dog's joints?
Merrick formulates it to support hip and joint health, but it's not a treatment for a diagnosed joint condition. Talk to your vet if your dog has ongoing joint pain or mobility issues.
Is it free of common allergens?
Yes, per the label it's grain free, gluten free, wheat free, soy free, pea free, and potato free.
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