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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This food is amazing! The size of the kibble is perfect as they are small and can easily be used as training treats! My puppy jumps for joy when it is time for meals, and her digestion works well!
Also, the customer service is superb!
MERA Essential Junior 1 - Puppy All Breeds Dog Food (12.5kg)Christina
November 19, 2021
My GSD absolutely loves them and we love that it doesn't give him the itch and scratchy feeling. 
MERA PURE Goody Snacks - Turkey & Rice Hypoallergenic Dog Treats 600gessygopal
April 2, 2026 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. 
MERA Essential Junior 2 - Large Breed Puppy Food (12.5kg)Howard
January 24, 2022 - 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 I have tried so many brands of dog food for my Golden retriever, but he had constant problems with his gut till i started ordering Mera Sensitive Junior Turkey & Rice Dog Food. He has been on it for a couple of months already and i can honestly say it's the best dog food on the market as most Goldens have allergies for chicken. Happy to find Turkey in SA. 
MERA PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice JuniorTanya Vaughan
March 17, 2026 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 - I have two LARGE Black Russian Terriers. They have always been on Mera products and I changed to the Senior diet about a year ago. For me the proof is in the pudding. Happy and energetic dogs and my vet bills are routine checkups only - Excellent products all round! Thanks.
MERA Essential Senior - Adult Senior Diet Dog Food (12.5kg)Gary
December 21, 2021 I changed my 5-year-old Ridgeback over to Mera when we got our new pup who has been on Mera with the breeder. My older dog LOVES Mera and seems to be thriving after almost a month on his new food. 
MERA Essential Light - Adult Light Diet Dog Food (12.5kg)Theresa Green
November 16, 2023 My very fussy old girl only wants to eat these pellets now! She chooses it over her Hill's wet food (stew), whereas before she would refuse to eat pellets. Well she still is quite picky but this food seems to do the trick with her! She really enjoys it!! What I personally love about the pellets, other than the ingredients, is the size of the pellets. They're so teeny tiny and cute, especially for my fussy kid who is sooo selective when it comes to pellet size! I'm also quite pleased that the food contains colostrum which is so important for their joints and immune system!!? Will have to order another bag soon before she goes on a hunger strike because I've run out!! ? 
MERA PURE Sensitive MINI Turkey and Rice Hypoallergenic Adult Dog FoodChavonne
September 9, 2020 - My 12 week old Golden retriever puppy, Cadbury, really enjoys this food, I like that the kibble is small and easy for him to eat. Not to mention this is a superior puppy food giving my fur baby a great start in life, ensuring that his little body gets all the nutrition it needs to grow and develop. The customer service and delivery is also fantastic! So easy, it gets delivered right to our door, perfect and quick, no hassle at all. MERA Essential Junior 1 - Puppy All Breeds Dog Food (12.5kg)
Moira
December 15, 2022 My 14 week old golden retriever puppy absolutely loves his food. He is growing at a very good and healthy rate - we're very happy with this food. Poops are generally healthy and easy to clean up. Good follow up service from Mera too. MERA Essential Junior 1 - Puppy All Breeds Dog Food (12.5kg)Simone
October 3, 2022 My 5-year-old and pup both love this treat. MERA PURE Goody Snacks - Turkey & Rice Treats 600g
November 16, 2023 - 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 Adult
April 2, 2026 Very happy with the food and fast delivery. Doggie so happy with food. Hope allergies will go away as it's only first order MERA PURE Sensitive Turkey & Rice Dog FoodSandra
November 6, 2021 - 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. MERA Essential Junior 2 - Large Breed Puppy Food (12.5kg)
Mari-Ann Jardine
February 14, 2023 My dogs loved it and it was easy to chew with old Basset teeth. MERA Essential Senior - Adult Senior Diet Dog Food (12.5kg)Annemarie
August 2, 2016 Our old doggies immediately loved their new food. Delivery efficient and good service! MERA Essential Senior - Adult Senior Diet Dog Food (12.5kg)
November 6, 2021 - 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.MERA Essential Junior 2 - Large Breed Puppy Food (12.5kg)Morné
February 4, 2022 My cats have been on Mera Classic for years so when I got my chow x puppy, Siya, I worked with the team to try this as chow-chows are often allergic to chicken and get hot-spots etc as a result.
Siya is THRIVING on this food - she has grown, the quality of her fur is SO much better and the hot spot areas have started to regrow hair. She is so full of life and loves adventuring with me.MERA PURE Sensitive Junior Turkey & Rice Dog FoodBlou Leask
August 13, 2024 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
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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