MERA Essential Junior 2 – Large Breed Puppy Food (12.5kg)
R1,195.00
MERA Junior 2 Dog Food. Complete, wheat-free food for large breed puppies from the 6th month till the end of the growth period.
Product Description
Feeding growing dogs of large breeds the right way. Healthy food which dogs like.
MERA Essential Junior 2 – Large Breed Puppy Food (12.5kg) – An extremely tasty, wheat-free high-quality dog food for large breeds from month 6 to the end of the growth period. MERA Junior 1 to be feed until the end of the 5th month.
MERA Essential Junior 2 – Large Breed Puppy Food is/contains:
- A wheat-free dog food formula
- 24% protein / 12% fat
- 2-Phase concept and MERA CareConcept
- Reduced protein content
- High-quality shellfish meat powder and salmon oil
- Prebiotic inulin and beta-glucans
- 100% “Made in Germany”
- Produced according to foodstuff standards using green electricity – 100% CO2 neutral
- No colourants or preservatives
2-Phase Concept
The MERA 2-phase concept provides dogs with a very high protein content during the most important part of the growth phase with Junior 1, greatly assisting the development of organs, muscles, tendons and joints.
From the 6th month onward, MERA Junior 2 provides a reduced protein content for large breeds (final weight > 40 kg) since large breeds grow at a significantly slower rate from this age onward and, what is particularly important, they grow for longer.
For this reason, MERA has developed two different Junior products. Junior 1 for small and medium breeds up to the end of the growth phase and for large breeds until the end of the 5th month and Junior 2 for large breeds from the 6th month onward until the end of the growth period.
Care Concept
All about the MERA CareConcept
The scientifically solid, uniform nutritional system for the healthy and happy life of your dog. Tailored to the individual needs of your dog, this CareConcept creates 360 degrees of total satisfaction.
- Cellular protection: Antioxidants (vitamin C, E, beta-carotene, and selenium) for optimal cellular protection
- To support natural defenses: Natural beta-glucans to support the natural defenses
- Skin and coat: Natural omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (salmon oil, sunflower oil, linseed) and zinc chelate for skin and coat
- Gut flora and safe digestion: Prebiotic inulin for stable gut flora and safe digestion
- Constitution and metabolism: Adequate energy content, high-quality protein sources (poultry, egg) and New Zealand green-lipped mussels (nutrients for cartilage and joints) to support physical constitution and metabolism
When the dog is a small or large breed
From a nutritional point of view, a dog is a large breed if its anticipated final weight (i.e. its fully-grown weight) is more than 40 kg. In this case, feed your dog MERA Junior 1 during the first few months, and MERA Junior 2 from the 6th month onwards. All dogs whose anticipated fully-grown weight is less than 40 kg should be fed Junior 1 until the end of the growth phase.
When Junior 1 is fed – when Junior 2 is fed
Every puppy, regardless of whether it is large or small, requires a puppy food with a high protein content in the early months in order to ensure that the organs, muscles, tendons and joints develop properly. If the puppy is given insufficient energy and protein in the early months, serious deficiencies can occur. Your puppy will only have a good muscular structure if it also gets enough protein. If the puppy is not provided with food that is rich in energy and protein during the important early months, its muscles would receive a poor supply of nutrients and would therefore be underdeveloped, as would everything else. It would not move in the way that is appropriate for the species!
The protein content can only be reduced from the 6th month onwards with large breeds, because they grow more slowly than smaller breeds from this point onward. On the other hand, the total growth period is significantly longer with large breeds.
For this reason, MERA has developed two different Junior products.
- MERA Junior 1 for small and medium breeds up to the end of the growth period (approx. 12-14 months) and for large breeds up to the end of the 5th month
- MERA Junior 2 for large breeds from the 6th month to the end of the growth period (approx 6-24 months)
Caution with overfeeding and supplements
Dog owners often think that a dog cannot be overfed, and metabolises all of the energy that it takes in and uses it for growth. However, this is completely false: Overfeeding in particular leads to excessive energy intake and the development of fatty tissue and excess weight, even in puppies. As the fat builds up, the muscles break down, which affects the sensitive skeleton of the dog. Think about and calculate the additional energy you are providing, particularly in treats. If you like to reward your dog with lots of treats, reduce its daily food ration accordingly. You can reward your dog with our MERA PURE Goody Snacks without hesitation, since they are adapted to the energy-reduced recipes of our PURE products.
Caution when adding food supplements:
It is definitely not a case of the more, the merrier. On the contrary, the addition of food supplements such as minerals (calcium, phosphor and the like) can also cause damage. Today’s puppy food contains ideal proportions of all minerals and vitamins. Too much phosphor, for example, can prevent the absorption of calcium, and too much calcium can cause abnormal bone development. If you still wish to use supplements, we recommend that you consult your vet.
Composition MERA Junior 2 dog food:
Poultry protein (28%, partially dried and hydrolysed), rice, maize, barley, poultry fat, linseed, beef pulp, lignocellulose, egg powder, brewer’s yeast (dried), salmon oil (0.4%), sunflower oil (0.25%), sodium chloride, chicory inulin (0.2%), yeast cell walls (=0.05% beta-glucans), calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, glucosamine from animal tissues (0.02%), chondroitin sulphate (0.01%).
Analysis MERA Junior 2 dog food:
Protein 24%, fat content 12%, raw fibre 2.5%, crude ash 6.5%, calcium 1.15%, phosphorus 0.82%, sodium 0.35%.
Nutritional additives per kg MERA Junior 2 dog food:
Vitamin A 12.000IE, vitamin D3 1.500IE, vitamin E 200mg, vitamin C 100mg, copper (as copper-(II)-sulphate, pentahydrate) 12.5mg, zinc (as zinc sulphate, monohydrate) 100mg, Zink (as glycine-zinc chelate hydrate (solid)) 60mg, iron (as iron-(II)-sulphate, monohydrate) 250mg, manganese (as manganese-(II)-sulphate, monohydrate) 35mg, iodine (as calcium iodate, anhydrous) 2.0mg, selenium (as sodium selenite) 0.35mg.
Technological additives per kg MERA Junior 2 dog food:
Antioxidants.
MERA products are generally fed dry. Make sure that your dog has a constant supply of fresh water. The recommended details are only approximate values per day and must be adapted to suit outside influences and the dog‘s dispositions.
Junior 2 | Final weight | Current age of your puppy in months: | ||||||||
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2 |
3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 18 | |||||
Large breed | over 40 kg | (335)* g/day |
(735)* g/day |
955 g/day |
930 g/day |
780 g/day |
530 g/day |
* Our recommendation: Feed “MERA Junior 1” up to the 6th month.
We recommend:
The above-mentioned feeding recommendation is merely a guideline for balanced, requirement-oriented feeding of your dog. This information was calculated in accordance with the latest scientific knowledge, but must be adapted to the individual needs of your dog. Because a single number cannot cover all of the individual differences and conditions such as breed, age and size of dog, movement level, environmental influences (weather, summer, winter) etc.
Storage:
Please store all MERA products in a cool and dry place so that the quality of our products is maintained over the entire shelf life.
Ideal Feeding Plan
Age of the dog |
Type of food | Feeding frequency | Recommendation |
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Puppies (week 1) |
Mother’s milk (puppy milk) |
12 x daily | Puppy milk is useful for hand rearing, for large litters, if the mother is sick or weak or in the event of intentional intensive breeding. |
Puppies (week 2) |
Mother’s milk (puppy milk) |
8 x daily | see above. |
Puppies (week 3) |
Mother’s milk (puppy milk) |
5 – 8 x daily | see above. |
Puppies (week 4) |
Mother’s milk and/or Junior 1 | Supplementary food and water 3 – 5 times daily | Start of supplementary food feeding. Junior 1 can be softened and/or mashed before feeding. |
Puppies (week 5) |
Mother’s milk and Junior 1 |
Supplementary food and water 3 – 5 times daily | Supplementary food meets around 50% of nutrient requirements. |
Puppies (week 6) |
Mother’s milk and Junior 1 |
Supplementary food and water 4 – 6 times daily | Gradual weaning from mother’s milk. A supply of fresh water must now be available at all times. |
Puppies (week 7) |
Junior 1 | 4 – 6x daily + fresh water |
Puppies are normally weaned at this point and are given supplementary food / complete food |
Puppies (week 8) |
Junior 1 | 4 – 5x daily + fresh water |
Fresh water must be available at all times |
From week 8 after birth to the end of growth phase
Age of the dog | Type of food | Feeding frequency | Recommendation |
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Puppies (8-12 weeks) |
Junior 1 | 4 x daily | The recommended daily dosage is divided into 4 portions, whereby the 4th meal can also be omitted if the puppy is no longer hungry. |
Young dogs (4-5 months) |
Junior 1 small breeds Junior 1 large breeds |
3 x daily | When the 4th feed stops, the total daily ration should be slowly increased in order to provide the recommended daily ration. |
Young dogs (6-12 months) |
Junior 1 small breeds Junior 2 large breeds |
2 x daily | The rations should gradually be increased in this case as well, whereby the increase must be kept small for large breeds in order to allow the skeleton to develop. |
Adult dogs (12-24 months) |
Adult food for small breeds (e.g. Reference) Junior 2 for large breeds up to the end of the growth phase |
1 – 2 x daily | Depending on the number of treats you give your dog, the number of meals should be reduced to one or two. Important: The dog should rest after eating! |
Gerhardt Theron (verified owner) –
I can highly recommend the product. My Rottweilers are in perfect condition and very healthy thanks to Mera. Great product and great service!
Marion (verified owner) –
My German Shepherd puppy eats all her meals with gusto. We also use the biscuits for training. She is in top notch condition and we will continue to feed her Mera dog food
Howard –
Our Swiss White Shepherd puppy has been on Mera dog food since being introduced to solids and in excellent health with a beautiful coat. The ordering and delivery service is exceptionally good.
Kim (verified owner) –
Our Rottweilers has been eating Mera from the beginning. Starting with Junior 1 and now big boy on Junior 2. He is simply thriving on Mera dog food. His coat is shiny and he is healthy.
Mera’s delivery services are excellent. We live in a rural area and always received our order the next day. Really recommended for your growing fur baby.
Thank you Mera for your excellent services.
Geffen Charles Brent (verified owner) –
Never heard of Mera until recommended by JoBurg breeder and Cape Province Dog Club. Our German Shepherd “Magic” arrived early December and am convinced we did the right move and am only using Mera. With previous dogs tried so many different products (even Raw food (to no avail) with allergy prone previous GSH – sadly now gone. From online ordering to delivery to Magic’s condition : a great product. May it continue. 👏👏
Mignon Wainwright (verified owner) –
I can highly recommend the product. Was recommended the product by my pups breeder, and after my pup went off a well known brand I asked for an alternative. Mera from the service to the product has been a hit. I have now changed my 3 senior smaller dogs onto the senior feed, and my other dogs onto the regular activity brand, and my 12 month old retriever onto Junior 2. Great success and their condition and energy superb
janepaterson (verified owner) –
My Rottweiler puppy was brought up on Mera by her breeder and I have kept her on Mera food. She has a gorgeous shiny coat and is growing perfectly
Mari-Ann Jardine (verified owner) –
My Belgain Malinois, Shia. Switched over to Junior 2 when he was around 6 months. He grew up on another brand which we thought was good. Little did we know he had a slight calcium deficit and too many calories for his portion size. It was only when we switched over to Mera that we saw huge improvements in his health and appearance. He came to a healthy weight in no time! And his nails were a lot better. Mera has solved a lot of problems for us, brittle nails, dull fur and not to mention to his weight. I highly recommend Mera to anyone who loves their dog! Mera is truly a premium brand, that produces excellent results. Also, a huge thank you to the people behind the brand for your exceptional customer service and quick responses! Mera looks out for both the humans and the fur-babies.
Sergio (verified owner) –
It’s one of the best foods we have been on!! After having struggled with some of the “high-quality” dog food brands on the market we made the switch to Mera and have not looked back!!!
Great value for money and a great product. My dogs health has never been better