Adult Chicken

MERA Cats Nature Adult Chicken is a grain-free dry food for adult cats that prioritizes high animal-derived protein with no added sugar or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
The first ingredient is dried chicken protein (including 20% from higher-welfare farms), indicating chicken as the primary protein source to support lean muscle maintenance.
A stated 85% of the total protein comes from animal sources, reinforced by fresh chicken (14%) and hydrolyzed poultry protein to enhance amino acid quality and palatability.
At 32% crude protein and 18% fat with a metabolizable energy of 16.29 MJ/kg, the recipe is calorie-dense, making portion control important for typical adult cats while supplying sustained energy.
Poultry fat, salmon oil (0.8%), linseed (2.5%), and sunflower oil provide omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids (3.6% and 1.2%) that nourish skin, promote a glossy coat, and help maintain a healthy inflammatory balance.
Potato flakes, potato starch, and peas supply digestible carbohydrates while keeping the recipe grain-free for owners avoiding cereals.
A targeted fiber blend—dried beet pulp, lignocellulose (2.6%), apple pomace, and chicory inulin (0.2%)—supports stool quality, satiety, and beneficial gut bacteria through prebiotic effects.
The mineral profile (calcium 1.8%, phosphorus 1.1%, magnesium 0.1%, sodium 0.4%) together with added DL-methionine (3000 mg) helps manage urinary mineral load and supports a urinary environment less favorable to struvite formation.
Key micronutrients are robustly supplied, including taurine (2000 mg) for heart and vision, vitamin E (300 mg) and vitamin C (100 mg) for antioxidant protection, and vitamins A (16,000 IU) and D3 (1,600 IU) for immune and bone health.