
Grain-Free Turkey Chunks Wet Cat Food Topper
Product Description
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Bon Appétit's Turkey Recipe Chunks in Gravy is a moist, wet cat food topper designed for adult cats. Made with deboned turkey as the primary ingredient in a flavorful gravy, each 3 oz pouch offers a supplement that can supply up to 25% of a cat's daily moisture needs. It is free from grains, corn, wheat, soy, and artificial additives.
Benefits
- Deboned Turkey First: Real deboned turkey as the first ingredient adds high-quality protein to each pouch.
- Moisture Boost: Each 3-oz pouch provides up to 25% of a cat's daily moisture requirement.
- Grain Free Formula: Made without grain, wheat, corn, or soy for a clean, natural topper option.
- Versatile Use: Perfect as a dry food enhancer or served as a standalone protein-rich snack.
- No Artificial Additives: Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives for a wholesome, natural meal topper.
Ingredients
Deboned Turkey, Turkey Broth, Chicken Broth, Deboned Chicken, Dried Egg Whites, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Sodium Carbonate, Inulin, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.
How to Use
Recommended Feeding Instructions
Note: This product is designed for supplemental feeding only. It is not a complete and balanced diet and must be fed alongside a regular complete and balanced cat food.
Cat Size |
Weekly Pouch Limit |
Average adult cat (approx. 10 lbs) |
No more than 2 pouches per week |
Directions For Use
- Supplemental Feeding: Always feed in addition to your cat's regular complete and balanced diet.
- Weekly Serving Limit: Feed an average adult cat no more than two pouches per week.
- Dry Food Topper: Serve over dry cat food or use as a standalone high-moisture snack for cats.
- Transition Gradually: Introduce over 5 to 7 days by mixing increasing amounts with your cat's current diet.
- Fresh Water Access: Always provide access to clean, fresh water alongside all meals and servings.
Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet's health.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Supplemental Only: Not a complete and balanced diet; always feed alongside a regular, balanced cat food.
- Weekly Limit: Do not feed more than two pouches per week to avoid excess caloric intake.
- For Adult Cats: Intended for adult cats only; consult a veterinarian before feeding to kittens or seniors.
- Veterinary Consultation: Consult your veterinarian before use if your cat has known dietary sensitivities or health conditions.
- Refrigerate After Opening: Refrigerate unused portions promptly and discard within a few days of opening.
Shipping & Returns
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is the turkey chunks topper a complete and balanced cat food?
Ans: No, the turkey chunks topper is designed for supplemental feeding only and must be served in addition to a complete and balanced diet. It is not intended to replace a cat's regular daily meals.
Q2: What is the primary protein source in the turkey chunks topper?
Ans: Real deboned turkey is the first ingredient in the turkey chunks topper, followed by deboned chicken as a secondary protein. These high-quality animal proteins make the topper a nutritious addition to any cat's mealtime routine.
Q3: How often can I feed my cat the turkey chunks topper?
Ans: The manufacturer recommends feeding an average adult cat no more than two pouches per week. The topper is designed to complement regular cat food, not replace it, and overfeeding may disrupt daily caloric balance.
Q4: Is Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Bon Appétit's Turkey Recipe Chunks in Gravy grain-free?
Ans: Yes, the turkey chunks topper is completely grain-free, made without wheat, corn, or soy. It also contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, making it a clean and natural addition to mealtime.
Q5: How much of a cat's daily moisture needs does each pouch provide?
Ans: Each 3-oz pouch provides approximately 25% of an average 10-lb cat's daily moisture requirement. This makes the turkey chunks topper a practical way to supplement hydration alongside a cat's regular diet.
Q6: Can the turkey chunks topper be served over dry cat food?
Ans: Yes, the turkey chunks topper can be poured directly over dry cat food to enhance moisture. It can also serve as a satisfying high-moisture standalone snack for discerning adult cats.
Q7: What is the caloric content per pouch of the turkey chunks topper?
Ans: Each 3-oz pouch contains 69 kilocalories of metabolizable energy, with a caloric density of 812 kcal per kilogram. This should be factored into a cat's overall daily caloric intake when used alongside regular meals.
Q8: Where are the turkey chunks topper manufactured?
Ans: The turkey chunks topper is proudly crafted in USA facilities. Merrick manufactures all Purrfect Bistro recipes in its Hereford, Texas, kitchen, upholding strict quality and safety standards to ensure wholesome, safe meals for cats.
Q9: Does the turkey chunks topper contain any artificial additives or fillers?
Ans: No, the turkey chunks topper contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Merrick is committed to using only the purest ingredients, with no corn, wheat, soy, or poultry by-products in any of their recipes.
Q10: Can the turkey chunks topper be introduced gradually to a cat's diet?
Ans: Yes, gradual introduction over 5 to 7 days is recommended. Slowly mix increasing amounts with the cat's current food while decreasing the previous diet to help the cat adjust without experiencing digestive discomfort.
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1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
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We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
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When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
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Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
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Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
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This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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