Product Description

Product Overview

Mera Cats Nature Kitten Chicken – 2kg is a complete grain-free dry food developed for growing kittens from approximately 2 to 12 months of age. The recipe combines dried chicken protein with 14% fresh chicken meat and is formulated to provide the protein, fat, minerals and functional ingredients needed during growth.

The supplied product information highlights a high proportion of animal-derived protein, chicken from responsible animal-welfare farming, a grain-free recipe and an extra-small kibble designed for young cats. The formula also contains colostrum, chicory inulin, mannan-oligosaccharides and beta-glucans, together with salmon oil and flaxseed.

Made in Germany, it is intended for daily feeding throughout the kitten's first year and is also stated to be suitable for pregnant or lactating cats.

Key Benefits

• Complete dry food for growing kittens
• Designed for approximately 2–12 months of age
• Grain-free formula
• 14% fresh chicken meat
• High proportion of animal-derived protein
• Chicken sourced partly from animal-welfare farming
• 35% protein to support growth and development
• 20% fat to meet the higher energy requirements of growing kittens
• Contains 0.5% colostrum
• Contains MOS and beta-glucans
• Chicory inulin supports normal intestinal flora
• Salmon oil and flaxseed provide valuable fatty acids
• Supports healthy skin and coat
• Formulated for normal digestion
• Extra-small kibble, approximately 0.5 cm, adapted for kittens
• No added sugar according to the supplied product material
• Made in Germany

Product Details

Brand: Mera
Product Range: Cats Nature / Mera Cats
Product Name: Kitten Chicken
Product Type: Dry Kitten Food
Pet Type: Cat
Life Stage: Kitten / Growth
Recommended Age: Approximately 2–12 months
Flavour / Main Protein: Chicken
Food Form: Dry Kibble
Pack Size: 2kg
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Recipe: Grain-Free
Kibble Size: Approximately 0.5 cm, lentil-shaped according to the supplied image
Suitable For: Growing kittens; supplied material also states pregnant and lactating cats

Composition / Ingredients

Based on the detailed composition image supplied:

• Dried chicken proteins, including 20% from Animal Welfare Initiative farms
• Fresh chicken meat 14%
• Potato flakes
• Peas
• Poultry fat
• Lignocellulose
• Potato starch
• Hydrolysed poultry protein
• Egg powder
• Dried de-sugared beet pulp
• Flaxseed
• Potato protein
• Salmon oil
• Sunflower oil
• Minerals
• Colostrum 0.5%
• Chicory inulin
• Yeast cell walls 0.2%, rich in mannan-oligosaccharides and beta-glucans

Analytical Constituents

Nutritional Additives

The additional product information you supplied lists:

Technological Additives: Antioxidants.

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Feeding Guide

Mera Cats Nature Kitten complete food is generally fed dry. Always provide your kitten with fresh drinking water.

These quantities are guidelines. Actual requirements can vary according to breed, body condition, activity, growth rate and environment.

The supplied product material gives an energy value of approximately 16.81 MJ/kg metabolizable energy according to FEDIAF.

Food Transition Guide

When introducing Mera Cats Nature Kitten, gradually mix it with your kitten's existing food.

For kittens with sensitive digestion, a slower transition may be preferable.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool and dry place
• Protect from direct sunlight and excessive heat
• Keep the bag properly closed after opening
• Protect the food from moisture
• Keep in the original packaging when possible
• Use before the best-before date printed on the bag
• Always provide fresh drinking water

Safety Instructions

• Intended primarily for growing kittens
• Follow age-appropriate feeding amounts
• Adjust food quantity according to body condition and activity
• Do not overfeed during growth
• Always keep clean drinking water available
• Introduce dietary changes gradually
• If your kitten has a diagnosed medical condition or food allergy, follow veterinary dietary advice
• Transition to an appropriate adult cat diet after the growth period unless otherwise advised

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What age is Mera Cats Nature Kitten suitable for?
It is formulated for growing kittens from approximately 2 months until the end of the 12th month of life.

Q What is the pack size?
This product listing is for the 2kg bag.

Q Is this food grain-free?
Yes. The supplied product information describes it as a grain-free formula.

Q Does it contain fresh chicken?
Yes. The detailed composition lists 14% fresh chicken meat.

Q How much protein does it contain?
The analytical protein content is 35%.

Q How much fat does it contain?
It contains 20% fat.

Q Does it contain colostrum?
Yes. The formula lists 0.5% colostrum.

Q Why are MOS and beta-glucans included?
The yeast-cell-wall ingredients provide mannan-oligosaccharides and beta-glucans as functional components of the kitten formula.

Q Does it contain prebiotics?
Yes. It contains chicory inulin, along with yeast-cell-wall components.

Q Does it contain salmon oil?
Yes. Salmon oil is included in the composition.

Q Does it contain flaxseed?
Yes. Flaxseed is listed among the ingredients.

Q Is the kibble suitable for young kittens?
The supplied product image describes an extra-small, lentil-shaped kibble of approximately 0.5 cm.

Q Is it suitable for pregnant or lactating cats?
The supplied Mera product material states that it is also suitable for pregnant or lactating cats. Feeding requirements during these periods differ from standard kitten feeding amounts.

Q How much should a 2-month-old kitten eat?
The supplied feeding recommendation is approximately 50–55g per day.

Q How much should a 6-month-old kitten eat?
Approximately 85–90g per day according to the supplied guide.

Q Where is Mera Cats Nature Kitten made?
It is Made in Germany.