Product Description

Product Overview

Mera Vital Skin Control + Allergic Wet Cat Food – 200g is a dietetic complete wet food for adult cats developed to nutritionally support cats with food sensitivities, allergic skin reactions and skin or coat problems.

The recipe uses 60% turkey and focuses on a relatively simple ingredient profile for good tolerability. It also contains fish oil as a source of omega-3 fatty acids, together with zinc and other nutritional components that support the skin barrier, coat condition and normal skin renewal.

According to the supplied product information, Mera Vital Skin Control + Allergic may also be suitable as part of an elimination diet under veterinary supervision.

Key Benefits

• Dietetic complete wet food for adult cats
• Developed to support the skin during allergic reactions
• Suitable for cats requiring a carefully selected diet
• May be used as part of an elimination diet when recommended by a veterinarian
• Supports healthy skin and coat condition
• Omega-3 fatty acids help support normal inflammatory response
• Contains EPA & DHA
• Biotin, zinc and B-group nutrients support normal skin and coat maintenance
• Supports the natural skin barrier
• Designed for good digestibility and tolerability
• Prebiotic nutritional approach supports normal intestinal flora
• 60% turkey
• Contains 0.4% fish oil
• Contains brewer's yeast
• No artificial colours or flavourings according to supplied product information
• Made in Germany
• Convenient 200g tin

Product Details

Brand: Mera
Product Range: Vital
Product Name: Skin Control + Allergic
Product Type: Dietetic Wet Cat Food
Pet Type: Cat
Life Stage: Adult
Food Form: Wet Food / Canned Food
Main Animal Ingredient: Turkey
Pack Size: 200g
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Energy Content: 385 kJ ME/100g according to supplied FEDIAF-based information
Dietary Purpose: Nutritional support for adult cats with skin sensitivities and adverse food reactions

Composition / Ingredients

Meat and animal by-products (60% turkey), minerals (1%), eggs and egg products (0.5% whole egg), yeasts (0.2% brewer's yeast), oils and fats (0.4% fish oil).

Analytical Constituents

Nutritional Additives per kg

Product color and packaging design may vary slightly from the images shown.

Feeding Guide

The daily quantities are recommendations. Actual requirements may vary according to the cat's age, body condition, activity level and environment.

Always provide fresh drinking water.

For an elimination diet or long-term management of food-related skin problems, follow the feeding period recommended by your veterinarian.

Food Transition Guide

Unless your veterinarian recommends a different transition schedule:

Storage Instructions

• Store unopened tins in a cool and dry place
• Protect from direct sunlight and excessive heat
• Refrigerate unused food after opening
• Keep opened food covered
• Follow storage instructions on the physical packaging
• Use before the best-before date shown on the tin
• Always provide fresh drinking water

Safety Instructions

• Intended for adult cats
• This is a dietetic veterinary food
• Veterinary consultation is recommended before starting the diet
• Not suitable for kittens
• Not suitable for pregnant cats
• Not suitable for nursing/lactating cats
• Persistent itching, hair loss, skin lesions or allergic reactions should be assessed by a veterinarian
• If being used as an elimination diet, avoid additional foods unless approved by the veterinarian
• This food is intended for nutritional management and is not a medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is Mera Vital Skin Control + Allergic 200g designed for?
It is a dietetic complete wet food for adult cats requiring nutritional support for skin sensitivities, allergic skin reactions and food-related sensitivities.

Q Is this a complete cat food?
Yes. It is described as a dietetic complete feed for adult cats.

Q What is the pack size?
This listing is for a 200g tin.

Q Is this wet or dry cat food?
This is wet cat food.

Q What is the main animal ingredient?
The composition contains 60% turkey.

Q Does it contain fish oil?
Yes. The recipe contains 0.4% fish oil.

Q Does it contain omega-3 fatty acids?
The supplied product information states that omega-3 fatty acids are part of the skin-supporting nutritional approach. The analysis lists EPA & DHA at 0.14%.

Q What is the protein content?
The analytical composition lists 10.3% protein.

Q What is the fat content?
The product contains 5.1% fat.

Q How much moisture does it contain?
The moisture content is 80%.

Q Can it be used for an elimination diet?
The supplied product information identifies it as suitable for an elimination diet. Because elimination diets need strict ingredient control, veterinary guidance is recommended.

Q Can it help cats with dull coats or hair loss?
The diet is formulated to nutritionally support skin and coat health, and the supplied product material lists dull coat and hair loss among its intended applications. Hair loss can have many causes, so persistent cases should be checked by a veterinarian.

Q Is it suitable for kittens?
No. The supplied product guidance lists kittens as unsuitable.

Q Can pregnant or nursing cats eat it?
No. The supplied guidance lists pregnant and nursing cats as unsuitable.

Q Is Mera Vital Skin Control + Allergic made in Germany?
Yes. The supplied product information states that it is Made in Germany.