MERA pure sensitive Mini Adult Lamb & Rice, 1 kg is a super-premium dry food from the German maker MERA for adult toy and small-breed dogs with sensitive digestion or allergies. Its core idea is minimal ingredients: lamb as the only animal protein and rice as the only carbohydrate. It contains no artificial colourants, flavourings or preservatives, and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio supports skin and coat.
Why a short ingredient list matters
With sensitive digestion or a food allergy, it's easiest to find the right food when it has few components. If your dog tolerates lamb and rice well but other proteins cause itching or loose stools, a recipe like this can become its everyday food. Lamb is easily digested and less likely to trigger a reaction than chicken or beef, and rice is gluten-free and gentle on the gut. More on choosing in hypoallergenic dog food.
Ingredients
The whole list fits on one line: lamb (34%), rice (34%), poultry fat, linseed, beet pulp, minerals. Linseed provides omega-3 for skin and coat, and beet pulp gives gentle fibre for gut function. The manufacturer also mentions prebiotics and probiotics for a healthy microbiome, although they aren't itemised separately in the ingredients.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| For | adult toy and small-breed dogs with sensitive digestion |
| Animal protein | lamb only, 34% |
| Carbohydrates | rice only, 34% |
| Protein / fat | 23% / 14% |
| Fibre / ash | 3% / 7.5% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Pack | 1 kg |
Pros
- One animal protein. Lamb only — lower risk of reactions.
- One carbohydrate source. Gluten-free rice.
- A very short ingredient list. Six items — easy to know what your dog eats.
- Omega-3 from linseed. For skin, coat and immunity.
- No artificial additives. No colourants, flavourings or preservatives.
- A 1 kg pack. The food won't go stale with a small dog.
Cons
- Poultry fat. It isn't strictly single-protein — if your dog has a severe poultry allergy, ask your vet.
- No calorie content or feeding table. Energy and feeding amounts aren't on the product page.
- Moderate protein. 23% may be too little for very active dogs.
- Probiotics aren't specified. They don't appear separately in the short ingredient list.
How to feed
The manufacturer advises starting with the amount on the bag and adjusting it for your dog's age, activity and body condition. For small dogs, splitting the portion into 2–3 meals works well. Switch slowly — for sensitive dogs it's better to stretch the transition to 10–14 days; more in how to switch your pet to a new food. While you're testing the food, give no treats with other proteins. Fresh water should always be available; store the food closed in a cool, dry place.
The MERA pure sensitive range
The range has other single-animal-protein recipes — if lamb doesn't suit, try MERA pure sensitive with salmon and rice or the turkey and potato version. General selection tips are in food for small-breed dogs: how to choose.
Who it suits
Adult toy and small-breed dogs with sensitive digestion, a tendency to food allergies, or a reaction to chicken or beef as the main protein. If you need a small-dog food without the sensitivity focus, compare it with Savory Small Breed. All foods are in the dry dog food section.
Verdict
MERA pure sensitive Mini Adult Lamb & Rice is a German food for little dogs with an extremely short ingredient list: lamb, rice, poultry fat, linseed and beet pulp. An excellent option for sensitive digestion. The caveats are the poultry fat and the missing calorie figure on the product page.
FAQ
What animal protein does it contain?
Lamb only — 34%.
Does it contain chicken?
There's no chicken meat, but it does contain poultry fat.
Does it contain gluten?
No, the carbohydrate source is rice.
Which dogs is it for?
Adult toy and small-breed dogs with sensitive digestion or allergies.
How much protein and fat?
Protein 23%, fat 14%.
Does it contain preservatives?
No, it has no colourants, flavourings or preservatives.
How quickly should I switch to it?
For sensitive dogs, ideally over 10–14 days.
