Product Description

Product Overview

Mera Vital Weight Control Wet Dog Food – 400g is a dietetic complete wet food for adult dogs developed to support healthy weight reduction and weight maintenance. It is formulated with reduced fat and increased protein to help lower energy intake while supporting the maintenance of muscle mass.

The formula is intended particularly for overweight adult dogs, including overweight dogs where weight management forms part of veterinary nutritional care. The supplied product information also highlights L-carnitine, dietary fibre, and nutritional support for joint cartilage.

Key Benefits

• Dietetic complete wet food for adult dogs

• Designed for overweight dogs

• Suitable for weight reduction and weight maintenance

• Reduced fat content

• Increased protein content to help maintain muscle mass

• L-carnitine supports fat metabolism

• Dietary fibre helps promote longer-lasting satiety

• Contains nutritional components associated with joint-cartilage support

• Developed with veterinary input

• No artificial colours or flavours shown in supplied product information

• Made in Germany

• 400g wet-food can

The manufacturer describes the formula as supporting weight management through reduced fat, higher protein, fibre for satiety, and L-carnitine for fat metabolism.

Product Details

Brand: Mera
Range: Vital
Product: Weight Control
Product Type: Dietetic Wet Dog Food
Target Species: Dog
Life Stage: Adult
Food Form: Wet / Canned Food
Pack Size: 400g
Dietary Purpose: Weight reduction and weight maintenance
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Energy Content: 341 kJ ME/100g

Composition

Meat and animal by-products (60% chicken), cereals (5% rice), vegetable by-products (2% cellulose), minerals (1%).

Analytical Constituents

Nutritional Additives per kg

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

Feeding Guide

For overweight dogs, the daily ration should be based on the dog's target body weight.

The supplied guidance states that weight-management feeding may continue until the desired body weight is reached. Daily amounts are guidelines and should be adjusted with veterinary guidance according to the dog's condition and target weight.

Food Transition Guide

When changing foods and unless your veterinarian recommends another approach:

For dogs being treated for obesity, diabetes, or another medical condition, follow the veterinarian's feeding plan.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Protect unopened cans from excessive heat and direct sunlight

• After opening, keep refrigerated and follow the package directions for use

• Keep fresh drinking water available at all times

Safety Instructions

• Intended for adult dogs

• Not suitable for puppies

• Not suitable for pregnant or lactating dogs

• Not appropriate for underweight dogs

• Not intended for dogs with increased energy requirements

• Use veterinary guidance when feeding for obesity or obesity associated with diabetes

• Base weight-loss portions on the dog's target weight, not simply its current weight

• Do not make aggressive reductions in food intake outside the recommended feeding plan

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Mera Vital Weight Control 400g used for?

It is a dietetic wet food for adult dogs designed to support weight reduction and subsequent weight maintenance.

Q: Is Mera Vital Weight Control suitable for overweight dogs?

Yes. The supplied product information specifically identifies overweight dogs as an intended use.

Q: Can it be used for weight maintenance?

Yes. Weight maintenance is also listed as an intended use.

Q: Is this a low-fat dog food?

Yes. The formula contains 2.0% fat, according to the supplied product information.

Q: How much protein does it contain?

The analytical protein content is 10.8%.

Q: Does it contain chicken?

Yes. The composition lists 60% chicken within the meat and animal by-products.

Q: Does it contain rice?

Yes. The composition lists 5% rice.

Q: How does it support weight management?

The formula combines reduced fat, increased protein, fibre and L-carnitine-related nutritional support to help manage energy intake, satiety and muscle maintenance.

Q: Should I use my dog's current weight for the feeding table?

For a dog that needs to lose weight, the supplied guidance says the ration should be based on the dog's target weight.

Q: Is it suitable for puppies?

No. It is intended for adult dogs.

Q: Can pregnant or lactating dogs eat it?

No. The supplied product information indicates it is not suitable for pregnant or lactating dogs.

Q: Is it made in Germany?

Yes, the supplied product material states Made in Germany.