MERA PURE Sensitive | Rice-based Range
MERA PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice Dog Food
For dogs with food sensitivities, allergies, or intolerances – particularly those who react to common proteins like chicken or beef – MERA PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice offers a clean, limited ingredient diet built around a single lean protein and easily digestible rice. No wheat. No gluten. No unnecessary additives. Just what your dog needs, and nothing they don’t.
WHY TURKEY?
A novel protein most dogs haven’t been exposed to
Turkey is one of the most commonly recommended proteins for elimination diets because most dogs have no prior exposure to it – making it far less likely to trigger an existing allergic response compared to chicken or beef.
WHY RICE?
Gentle, digestible carbohydrate for sensitive stomachs
Rice is one of the most easily digested carbohydrates available in dog nutrition. Free from wheat and gluten, it provides steady energy without the digestive burden that grains like wheat or corn can cause in sensitive dogs.
THE TURKEY & RICE RANGE
PUPPY
PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice Puppy
Formulated for growing puppies with food sensitivities. Supports healthy development with a single lean protein and easily digestible rice from the very start.
JUNIOR (LARGE BREED DOGS)
PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice Junior
Bridges the gap between puppy and adult nutrition in large breed dogs. Supports continued development in young dogs while maintaining the gentle, hypoallergenic formula.
ADULT
PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice Adult
A balanced, complete daily diet for adult dogs with food allergies or sensitivities – lean turkey protein, rice, and nothing else unnecessary.
SENIOR
PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice Senior
Lower in energy density with joint-supportive nutrients, while maintaining the same hypoallergenic, single-protein LID formula your dog has trusted for years.
MINI
PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice Mini
The same trusted formula in a smaller kibble size – developed for small and toy breeds with sensitive digestion who need appropriately sized bites and adjusted portion guidance.
TREATS
PURE Sensitive Goody Snacks
Treats that won’t undo your dog’s diet. Developed with the same limited ingredient philosophy – so you can reward your dog without risking an allergic reaction between meals.
Why choose mera pure sensitive for your dog’s well-being?
When it comes to your dog’s dietary needs, trust mera pure sensitive. Our hypoallergenic dog food is specially crafted to cater to dogs with food sensitivities and allergies, offering reflief from itching, scratching and upset stomachs. Give your dog the nutrition they deserve and enjoy the peace of mind knowing that their sensitive needs are being taken care of. Try mera pure sensitive today!
LEAN AND HIGHLY DIGESTABLE
Turkey is naturally lower in fat than red meat proteins, making it gentle on the digestive system – ideal for dogs with a sensitive stomach or a history of digestive upset.
ONE PROTEIN. ONE CARBOHYDRATE
Every recipe follows our L.I.D. (Limited Ingredient Diet) philosophy – minimising the number of ingredients that could trigger a reaction in dogs with known or suspected food allergies.
ALL LIFE STAGES
From the best puppy food for sensitive stomachs to senior support – your dog can stay on the same trusted protein source from their first meal to their last.
Reviews
What our customers have to say
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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
MERA Essential Junior 2 - Large Breed Puppy Food (12.5kg)Sergio
October 2, 2023 We have a young, very fit and strong bouvier bitch. This food is new to her and she loves it and is thriving on it! I have to say that she demands a little more than the recommended quantity, but then again she is unusually strong and active. She runs a minimum of 6 km per day at speed and usually a good bit more. 
MERA Essential Active Dog Food (12.5kg) - SubscriptionAntonio
October 10, 2022 Great food. Cat loves it and he looks great. Shiny coat and a healthy tummy. Really recommended. 
MERA Cat Classic - Adult and SeniorShaylene
June 22, 2022 - My Golden Retriever has an incredibly sensitive stomach and transitioned to this food with no problems at all. The Mera team were so great in assisting me at every step on switching over. We are very happy and so is my dog!
MERA PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice Dog FoodSamantha
April 13, 2022 Mini Poodle loves the MERA PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice, Goes further than the Hills in our opinion too! 
MERA PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice Dog FoodChris
February 13, 2023 The service/ delivery is fantastic, order one day delivered early the next.
New Rottie pup simply loves the food, that says it all.
MERA Essential Junior 1 - Puppy All Breeds Dog Food (12.5kg)Mike
November 15, 2022 - We swopped to the senior food when Honey showed signs of slowing down and seemed to be stiff after lying down. The slowness and stiffness have gone. Honey made the transition to the new food with no digestive issues - a big plus for a GSD.
MERA Essential Senior - Adult Senior Diet Dog Food (12.5kg)Jenny
November 21, 2021 Been feeding MERA Pure Turkey and Rice to our dogs for years. Everyone always comments on their amazing condition and we have never had any issues with their health. Incredible food. Absolutely class service and quick delivery of our orders too. MERA PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice Dog FoodAdrean
October 14, 2021 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 MERA Essential Junior 2 - Large Breed Puppy Food (12.5kg)janepaterson
September 19, 2022 - 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. 👏👏 MERA Essential Junior 2 - Large Breed Puppy Food (12.5kg)
Charles Brent
February 21, 2022 My puppy loves this food and we have to stop our older dogs from eating it too so it must smell good to doggies! MERA Essential Junior 1 - Puppy All Breeds Dog Food (12.5kg)Lisa
November 18, 2021 Luna our staffy loves feeding time. She tells you when you not quick enough. Makes it so much easier when they have a food choice they love. MERA Essential Junior 1 - Puppy All Breeds Dog Food (12.5kg)Claudine
January 17, 2023 - Our 10 week old Golden Retriever, Hudson, loves these pellets and cannot get enough of them!
Great service.
ThanksMERA Essential Junior 1 - Puppy All Breeds Dog Food (12.5kg)Sheryl
March 9, 2022 In just two weeks I saw the difference. Soft and shiny coats. Now I can keep them in great shape.☺ 
MERA Essential Light - Adult Light Diet Dog Food (12.5kg)Janita
May 4, 2022 My dogs just love their Mera treats. I give this to my dog that is prone to allergies, and I know that this Mera treat won't cause her to itch. Thanks for a great product 
MERA PURE Goody Snacks - Turkey & Rice Hypoallergenic Dog Treats 600gSue-Anne
June 17, 2025 - Have had my dogs on Meradog for 3 years now and have never been happier after having tried everything!! Tried the Brocken for the first time and my German Shepherds love it! Keeping my Jack Russels on the soft diner as they prefer the soft smaller pellets. Excellent service from the online order system! Highly recommend this brand of food.
MERA Essential Brocken - Adult Regular Activity Dog Food (12.5kg)Amanda
August 1, 2016 My dog loves all the Mera foods 🙂 I especially like this one, as its very crunchy and my dog has to chew the kibble properly. As alwaysm thanks for the great service Greg and Team. 
MERA Essential Softdiner - Adult Increased Activity Dog Food (12.5kg)Sharon
January 23, 2022 Great value for money, healthy and the dogs love it! We use Essential Active for our 2 pointers and it keeps them in great condition. Ordering system is efficient and reliable. MERA Essential Active Dog Food (12.5kg)Tricia
December 28, 2021 - Excellent service, excellent product. !!! Thomas loves his Mera, and his coat is super shiny since he has started on this product. Very impressed!!! MERA Essential Softdiner - Adult Increased Activity Dog Food (12.5kg) - Subscription
Nathalie
May 9, 2022 We've had our GSD on this for about 2 weeks now and we've seen the difference it's made on him. His scratching and itching has decreased considerably with the Turkey and Rice. We can't wait to try out the Herring and Potato mix.
Thanks Mera.
MERA PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice AdultEssy
April 2, 2026 Changed from Hills metabolic mobility & both my senior golden retrievers look much better & seem to be enjoying this food 
MERA PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice SeniorMarcelle Lambton-Carr
June 28, 2026
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)
Is MERA PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice suitable for dogs with chicken allergies?
Yes. The Turkey & Rice range contains no chicken protein and the poultry fat has been purified – meaning the dogs immune system does not recognise it as chicken. Turkey is widely recommended as a novel protein for dogs suspected of having a chicken allergy, as most dogs have not been previously exposed to it – significantly reducing the likelihood of a reaction.
What is the best hypoallergenic puppy food for a dog with a sensitive stomach?
The PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice Puppy recipe is developed specifically for puppies showing signs of food sensitivity. It uses turkey as a single lean protein with easily digestible rice – no wheat, no gluten, no artificial additives. It’s one of the few hypoallergenic puppy foods available in South Africa with a full limited ingredient diet formulation.
Can my dog eat MERA PURE Sensitive treats alongside the main food?
Yes – the PURE Sensitive Goody Snacks are formulated with the same limited ingredient philosophy as the main range. Giving your dog treats that don’t align with their elimination diet can undermine the entire dietary protocol, so using snacks from the same LID range is strongly recommended.
Is rice safe for dogs with sensitive stomachs?
Yes. Rice is one of the most easily tolerated carbohydrates in canine nutrition. It is naturally free from gluten and wheat, and is routinely recommended by veterinarians for dogs with digestive sensitivities or those recovering from gastrointestinal upset. If your dog has a specific grain sensitivity – rather than just a wheat or gluten intolerance – see our grain-free range.
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ALSO IN PURE SENSITIVE
GRAIN FREE RANGE
Turkey & Potato and Herring & Potato – for dogs with a specific aversion to all grains.
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