I think both brands you mentioned are decent foods. I've fed the canned Merrick and their more economical line Whole Earth Farms and haven't had any issues with them personally. If your pup is doing well on that Merrick Puppy Plate (decent appetite, good body condition, energy, stools, etc.) and not having the same issues like the bloating/gas she has on RC, I'd keep feeding the Merrick puppy if you're comfortable with that. I will say it is not always easy to tell which food is "better" based on the ingredients list alone...there are other factors and one formula that may work for one dog may not work for another...doesn't necessarily mean it's a poor food. I'd judge the food more based on how my pup did on it. Good luck finding the right food! Sorry I don't have any advice on the deworming part of your post. |