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Mers Feline Dry Cat Food
Victor

Mers Feline Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 28, 2026

Cat · Dry All Life Stages All Breed Sizes

This is an all life stages dry cat food designed to help indoor and outdoor cats with normal activity maintain a healthy weight. It uses multiple animal-based proteins, including chicken meal, beef meal, pork meal, and fish meal, with whole grains like brown rice, sorghum, and millet providing additional energy and fiber. The recipe also includes omega fatty acids, added taurine, probiotics, and L-carnitine to support heart, digestive, and skin and coat health.

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KibbleLab Score
8.8 out of 10

Strong Choice

Overall, this is a high-quality dry food for cats of all ages, including kittens and adults, who do well on a multi-protein, grain-inclusive diet. It offers good protein levels from several named meat meals, appropriate fat for most indoor and moderately active cats, and useful additions like taurine, omega fatty acids, and probiotic fermentation products. It’s a solid everyday option for healthy cats, as long as they don’t have sensitivities to chicken, beef, pork, or fish.

Nutritional profile 10.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 4 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

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Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Skin Coat Health Digestive Health Immune Support Weight Management
Suitable For
All Life Stages All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Multiple named animal meals (chicken, beef, pork, menhaden fish) high in the ingredient list provide concentrated, species-appropriate protein.
  • Balanced macronutrients for an all-life-stages dry food, with 32% protein and 16% fat, suitable for most kittens and adult cats when fed to body condition.
  • Includes added taurine and L-carnitine, which support heart and muscle metabolism, plus omega-rich fats and vitamin E for skin, coat, and antioxidant support.
  • Contains yeast culture and several fermentation products that may help support healthy digestion and a stable gut microbiome.

Considerations

  • Contains several common protein allergens (chicken, beef, pork, fish), so it would not be a good fit for cats with known food allergies or suspected protein sensitivities.
  • Blood meal is a highly concentrated protein source but can be very rich; a small number of cats with sensitive digestion may not tolerate it as well.
  • At 372 kcal per cup, it is fairly calorie-dense, so portion control is important, especially for indoor or less active cats prone to weight gain.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken Meal, Beef Meal, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Whole Grain Millet, Blood Meal Conventionally Dried, Pork Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Yeast Culture, Natural Flavor, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Sodium Bisulfate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Silicon Dioxide, Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Zinc Methionine Complex, Dehydrated Seaweed Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Carnitine, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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02
Beef
Beef is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a primary animal protein and palatability enhancer, supplying high-quality essential amino acids, B vitamins, iron, and zinc that support muscle maintenance and overall health. Owners should note beef can be calorie- and fat-dense and is a relatively common allergen, and raw or improperly handled beef carries microbial risks, so formulation, fat content, and sourcing/processing are important considerations.
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03
Brown Rice
Brown rice is a whole-grain carbohydrate and fiber ingredient commonly used in dog and cat foods to provide digestible energy, dietary fiber, and modest amounts of B‑vitamins and minerals; it typically offers more nutrients and fiber than white rice. It’s generally well tolerated and can help with sensitive stomachs, but because it is high in carbohydrates (not a primary protein source) and can contain trace inorganic arsenic depending on sourcing, it should be included in balanced formulations and monitored in overweight or diabetic pets.
04
Grain Sorghum
Grain sorghum is a gluten-free cereal grain used in pet foods primarily as a carbohydrate and fiber source that also contributes modest plant protein, B vitamins, and minerals, often serving as an alternative to corn or wheat. It supplies energy and dietary fiber for dogs and cats but is relatively low in certain essential amino acids (like lysine), and some tannin-containing varieties can reduce palatability and nutrient digestibility—processing and balanced formulation mitigate these issues, and sourcing should guard against mycotoxin contamination.
05
Chicken Fat
Chicken fat is used in dog and cat foods as a concentrated energy and flavor source that supplies essential fatty acids (notably linoleic acid) and aids absorption of fat‑soluble vitamins, improving palatability and supporting skin and coat health. Because it is calorie‑dense, diets must account for added fat to prevent weight gain, and quality (proper rendering and antioxidant protection to prevent rancidity) is important; although fats are less commonly allergenic than proteins, pets with poultry sensitivities may still react in some cases.

Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
32.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
16.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
3.30%
Low High
Moisture (max)
9.00%
Low High
3631
kcal / Kg
372
kcal / Cup
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Kibble
Food type Dry

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages All Life Stages
Substantiation Formulation
VICTOR Mers Feline for Cats is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.

Brand

Victor Super Premium Pet Food is known for its high-protein, nutrient-dense dry dog foods formulated for active dogs and those with specialized dietary needs. The brand emphasizes locally sourced ingredients and utilizes a 'Nutrient-dense formula' designed for performance, with manufacturing taking place in the U.S. at Mid America Pet Food’s facility.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Mid America Pet Food
Parent company TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners
Founded 2007
Headquarters Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA
Website mapf.com
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Texas
Manufacturing oversight

Mid America Pet Food maintains in-house control of its production processes, with its facility in Mt. Pleasant, Texas meeting stringent quality and safety standards such as HACCP procedures and FDA compliance for pet food manufacturing.

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Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited

PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Mid America Pet Food is a PSC Accredited business. View profile

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Victor Mers Feline Dry Cat Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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We have no recalls on record for Victor. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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