Product Description

Product Overview

Mera Vital Renal Wet Dog Food – 400g is a dietetic complete wet food for adult dogs formulated to support kidney function in dogs with chronic kidney insufficiency.

This renal-support formula is designed with a carefully controlled nutrient profile to help reduce the burden on the kidneys. According to the supplied product information, it focuses on easy digestibility, controlled protein intake, and lower phosphorus support, while also helping address issues commonly associated with kidney disease such as reduced appetite, digestive sensitivity, and risk of over-acidification.

The product information also states that it provides essential omega-3 fatty acids and supports the immune system. It is intended for use under veterinary guidance, especially in long-term renal cases.

Key Benefits

• Dietetic complete wet food for adult dogs
• Formulated to support kidney function
• Suitable for dogs with chronic kidney insufficiency
• Easy-to-digest formula
• Helps support optimal digestion
• Supports a healthy gut flora
• Controlled protein approach to help reduce kidney workload
• Formulated to help avoid excess phosphorus intake
• Helps support prevention of over-acidification
• Contains essential omega-3 fatty acids
• Can help support the immune system
• Wet-food format may be helpful for dogs with reduced appetite
• Can be served slightly warmed in a water bath to encourage intake, according to supplied guidance
• Made for nutritional management of long-term renal conditions
• 400g tin

Product Details

Brand: Mera
Product Range: Vital
Product Name: Renal
Product Type: Dietetic Wet Dog Food
Pet Type: Dog
Life Stage: Adult
Food Form: Wet Food / Canned Food
Pack Size: 400g
Dietary Purpose: Support of kidney function in chronic kidney insufficiency
Energy Content: 519 kJ ME/100g
Country of Manufacture: Germany

Important: This is a dietetic veterinary-support food, not a regular maintenance diet.

Product Highlights

• For optimal digestion and a strong gut flora
• Relieving the kidney
• Prevention of over-acidification
• Supporting the immune system

Detailed Product Features

For optimal digestion and a strong gut flora

The supplied product information states that the formula focuses on easy digestibility, as kidney problems are often associated with digestive issues and reduced appetite. It also notes that prebiotic inulin may help support the intestinal flora.

Relieving the kidney

According to the supplied information, this diet food provides only the proteins your dog really needs and avoids a high phosphorus content, because excess protein and phosphorus can put additional strain on the kidneys.

Prevention of over-acidification

The supplied product information explains that kidney disease in dogs can often lead to acidosis, and that this special diet food, formulated with specific minerals, may help prevent this.

Supporting the immune system

According to the supplied information, the formula provides essential omega-3 fatty acids and helps support the immune system in fighting germs.

Feeding Guide

Daily Feeding Recommendation

Feeding Advice

• To ease the digestive system, divide the total daily amount into several small portions
• Recommended feeding duration is initially up to 6 months
• In cases of chronic kidney disease, a renal diet may be needed for life
• Always consult a veterinarian before use or before extending the feeding period
• If your dog has poor appetite, the wet food may be gently warmed in a water bath to encourage eating
• Do not feed other dog foods or treats during treatment with Vital Renal if veterinary management requires strict dietary control
• Always provide fresh drinking water

Food Transition Guide

Unless your veterinarian advises otherwise, you may transition gradually:

For dogs already under treatment for kidney disease, follow your veterinarian’s advice before changing food.

Storage Instructions

• Store unopened tins in a cool, dry place
• Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight
• After opening, keep refrigerated
• Use opened food promptly according to label guidance
• Keep the lid or cover tightly closed after opening
• Always serve fresh, clean drinking water with meals

Safety Instructions

• For adult dogs only
• Not suitable for puppies
• Not suitable for pregnant dogs
• Not suitable for nursing dogs
• Use under veterinary supervision
• Especially important for dogs with diagnosed kidney disease
• Do not combine with other foods or treats if a strict renal diet is required
• This product is a dietetic support food, not a medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Mera Vital Renal 400g used for?

It is a dietetic wet dog food formulated to support kidney function, especially in dogs with chronic kidney insufficiency.

Q: Is this food for dogs or cats?

This product is for dogs.

Q: What age is it suitable for?

It is intended for adult dogs.

Q: What is the pack size?

This product comes in a 400g tin.

Q: Can this food help dogs with kidney disease?

Yes. According to the supplied product information, it is specifically formulated to support dogs with chronic kidney insufficiency.

Q: Can this be fed long term?

Yes. The supplied information states that in chronic kidney disease, feeding a renal diet may be necessary for life, under veterinary guidance.

Q: Why should I divide the food into smaller meals?

The supplied feeding guidance recommends splitting the daily amount into several small portions to help ease the digestive system.

Q: What if my dog has poor appetite?

The supplied information suggests gently warming the wet food in a water bath, as the smell of warmed food may help stimulate appetite.

Q: Should I feed treats along with this food?

The supplied information advises not feeding other foods or treats during treatment with Vital Renal if doing so could reduce dietary effectiveness.

Q: Does it support digestion?

Yes. The supplied product information says it is designed for optimal digestion and a strong gut flora.

Q: Does it support the immune system?

Yes. The supplied information says it provides essential omega-3 fatty acids and supports the immune system.

Q: Is this suitable for puppies?

No. It is intended for adult dogs only.

Q: Can pregnant or nursing dogs use it?

No. It is not suitable for pregnant or nursing dogs.