Product Description

Product Overview

MERA Vital Weight Control Dry Cat Food 3kg is a dietetic complete food for adult cats developed with veterinarians to support safe, controlled weight management. Its high-protein, reduced-fat and high-fibre formulation is designed to help cats reduce excess body weight while supporting maintenance of lean muscle mass and longer-lasting satiety.

The formula also contains L-carnitine, plus glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. It is intended for adult cats requiring weight reduction or weight maintenance and should preferably be used with veterinary guidance, especially where obesity is associated with another medical condition.

Key Benefits

• Dietetic complete dry food for adult cats

• Developed with veterinarians

• 40% protein to support maintenance of muscle mass

• Reduced fat content at 9.5%

• High 8.5% crude fibre for improved satiety

• Contains L-carnitine for nutritional support of fat metabolism

• Contains glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate

• Suitable for overweight cats

• Can be used for weight maintenance

• Manufacturer also identifies use for constipation and gastrointestinal conditions requiring increased fibre

• Made in Germany

Product Details

Brand: MERA
Range: Vital
Product: Weight Control
Food Type: Dietetic Dry Cat Food
Life Stage: Adult Cats
Pack Size: 3kg
Country of Origin: Germany

Composition

Poultry protein (partially dried and hydrolyzed), maize, maize protein, lignocellulose, rice, apple pomace, chicken liver (dried), brewer's yeast (dried), wheat protein, poultry fat, linseed, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, algae meal (0.2%, rich in DHA), chicory inulin (0.2%), salmon oil, psyllium husks, sunflower oil, glucosamine from animal tissue (0.04%), chondroitin sulfate (0.02%) and marigold flower meal rich in lutein.

Analytical Constituents

Nutritional Additives per kg

Technological Additives: Antioxidants.

Energy Content: 1490 kJ ME/100g according to FEDIAF.

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Feeding Guide

The daily ration should be based on the cat's target body weight.

These amounts are guidelines. Individual requirements can vary according to the cat's current body condition, target weight, activity level and veterinary assessment.

Always provide fresh drinking water.

Feeding Duration

For weight reduction, feed until the desired body weight is reached. Once the target weight has been achieved, the diet may also be used for weight maintenance according to veterinary or manufacturer feeding guidance.

Food Transition Guide

Unless your veterinarian advises otherwise, introduce the new food gradually:

For cats being managed for obesity, diabetes or gastrointestinal conditions, follow the veterinarian's specific feeding plan where one has been provided.

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.

Keep the bag properly closed after opening to help preserve freshness and product quality.

Safety Instructions

• Intended for adult cats.

• Not intended for kittens.

• Not recommended for pregnant or nursing cats according to the supplied product guidance.

• Not suitable for underweight cats or cats with increased energy requirements.

• Daily portions should be measured carefully for effective weight management.

• Weight reduction should be gradual and monitored.

• Cats with diabetes or other medical conditions should use this diet under veterinary supervision.

• Always provide unrestricted access to fresh drinking water.

• Consult a veterinarian before beginning a therapeutic weight-management program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is MERA Vital Weight Control 3kg designed for?
It is a dietetic complete dry food formulated for adult cats requiring weight reduction or weight maintenance.

Q Is this food high in protein?
Yes. It contains 40% protein, which helps provide nutritional support for maintaining lean muscle mass during a weight-management program.

Q How much fat does MERA Vital Weight Control contain?
The formula contains 9.5% fat.

Q Does it contain fibre for satiety?
Yes. It contains 8.5% crude fibre, and the manufacturer describes the fibre content as supporting a longer-lasting feeling of fullness.

Q Does MERA Vital Weight Control contain L-carnitine?
Yes. The formula provides 200 mg of L-carnitine per kg.

Q Does it contain ingredients for joint support?
The formula contains glucosamine from animal tissue and chondroitin sulfate, which are components associated with joint cartilage.

Q Is MERA Vital Weight Control suitable for diabetic cats?
The supplied product information lists overweight associated with diabetes among its intended uses. A diabetic cat should only have its diet changed under veterinary guidance.

Q Can it be given to kittens?
No. It is intended for adult cats and the supplied guidance lists kittens among the cats for which it should not be used.

Q Is it suitable for pregnant or nursing cats?
No. The supplied product information lists pregnant and nursing cats as unsuitable for this diet.

Q Where is MERA Vital Weight Control made?
It is made in Germany.