In 2021, Farmina Pet Foods carried out a large-scale rebranding of the Farmina N&D brand. New lines were formed, old ones were renamed, and the composition of some foods even changed. And this painstaking work of the Farmina Pet Food team definitely deserves respect: now even a beginner can easily understand the huge range of N&D food. Note that there have been changes in feed formulas related to equalizing the amount of protein. This is done in order to simplify the transition from one food to another, which is important for owners who like to “explore” the tastes of food for their pet.
So, all N&D foods are now divided into 5 lines: PRIME, ANCESTRAL GRAIN, OCEAN, PUMPKIN and QUINOA.
N&D QUINOA
– also an already well-known line designed for dogs and cats with special nutritional needs. Quinoa aids digestion and is a source of essential amino acids, minerals and antioxidants. There are four types of functional food in the line:
- HAIR&SKIN
for healthy skin and coat; - DIGESTION
for animals with sensitive digestion; - WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
for animals with excess body weight; - URINARY
for the prevention of urolithiasis (for cats only).
Review results
Food from the Italian company Farmina is recommended as the basis of a dog's diet - be it canned food or regular dry pads. Over thirty years of work, it has built a strong reputation as a strong brand. Dog breeders appreciate the rich composition of Farmina: it includes poultry or animal fillets, rare herbs in the spirit of quinoa and fruits, wild berries and cultivated vegetables. All diets from holistic to premium are low grain, which is why they are considered hypoallergenic or even dietary.
A gradation of food has been developed depending on the composition and age - there is food for adult dogs, for sterilized or old animals, puppies or sick dogs with sensitive digestion, for subspecies of different sizes - for small, medium, large breeds. The feeding chart suggests that any dog will not consume much food. After all, the composition contains the components necessary for a full-fledged existence: meat, purified animal fats, vegetables, fruits and vitamins in their pure form.
N&D OCEAN
– this line combines all the foods with seafood that were previously found in Farmina.
The recipe is based on fresh fish fillets, rich in proteins, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which animals need for normal life. Perfect for animals with food allergies. It remains to add that now each line also includes wet food in cans, and their variety of flavors is wider than that of dry food.
Did you know? Farmina tests all its products for palatability and effectiveness, without causing pathologies or causing any harm to the animals included in the studies. To conduct clinical trials, Farmina collaborates with practicing veterinarians in many countries. The effectiveness of diets is tested on patients already suffering from various pathologies. Pets continue to live with their families and lead their usual lifestyle.
Farmina N&D dog food review
Farmina: cat food, dry and canned
There are several types of ND diets for dogs available in pet stores. You can order it online in an online store with home delivery.
Types of Farmina N&D dog food:
- Pumpkin Line is an ND food for small breed dogs up to 12 months of age. Made from lamb, pumpkin and blueberries.
- Pumpkin Line Farmina is food for puppies of medium breeds, as well as for large dogs. The composition also includes pumpkin, blueberries and lamb.
- Ancestral Grain Line with chicken and pomegranate for medium and large dogs - includes some grains: only spelled and oats.
- Ancestral Grain Line with lamb and blueberries for small dogs.
- Vet Life Natural Diet - Farmina with fish for dogs. This is a hypoallergenic diet: it contains herring and potatoes. Useful for allergies and skin diseases.
- Vet Life UltraHypo is a dietary ration that is useful for severe forms of food allergies. Made from hydrolyzed fish protein and fish oil, but no plant products.
A veterinarian should be consulted. After the examination, he will prescribe a suitable diet for the dog.
With chicken, pumpkin and pomegranate
Feed composition overview
Farmina dog food contains only the freshest, natural, high-quality products. They undergo simple, environmentally friendly processing, after which they retain all their beneficial properties.
Ingredients:
- lamb meat - 20% (fresh, boneless);
- dehydrated lamb meat - 20%;
- chicken fat;
- egg (whole, dehydrated);
- herring (both fresh and dehydrated);
- fish protein hydrolysate;
- fish fat;
- beet;
- carrot;
- peas;
- apples;
- blueberry;
- spinach;
- black currant;
- plantain;
- pomegranate;
- orange;
- turmeric;
- Brewer's yeast;
- calendula, green tea, aloe, rosemary - extracts;
- alfalfa;
- oats - 10%;
- spelled - 10%.
The product is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B9, C, D3, E, H, PP, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, as well as minerals: zinc, selenium, manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, calcium .
Important! This food will supplement your pet's diet with antioxidants, prebiotics, fructooligosaccharides, mannanoligosaccharides, lutein, inulin, chondroitin, glucosamine, DL-methionine, L-carnitine, taurine.
With herring, pumpkin and orange
Cat food lines
For a balanced diet for cats, a balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and microelements is important. The main source of protein in Farmina products is chicken, fish, lamb and eggs. Chicken and fish oil, flaxseed and other vegetable oils are used as a source of amino acids. They control inflammation and keep the skin and coat in good condition.
Carbohydrates are obtained from oats, rice, corn and spelled (a type of wheat, spelt). Complex carbohydrates and fiber are represented by beet pulp and plantain seeds.
The food contains prebiotics, fructooligosaccharides and mannanoligosaccharides, which help smooth intestinal function. Most foods additionally contain the carotenoids beta-carotene and lutein, green tea and grape seed extracts.
Important! For a shiny coat, the composition includes fish oil and flaxseed oil, and for good intestinal function - prebiotics.
Natural & Delicious: Grain Free and Low Grain
The highest quality line of food. More than 70% of the ingredients in the nd line consist of high-quality animal ingredients - duck, quail, venison, lamb, herring instead of chicken and turkey. The rest of the composition is fruits, vegetables and minerals. They do not contain rice or corn.
Dry and wet food is available in the form of mousse. Mousses from the N&D line appeared on the Russian market at the beginning of 2021, so finding them in small cities is still difficult.
Low grain feed Farmina
The raw meat used is boneless and dehydrated, without by-products.
Feeds based on pumpkin and quinoa have also been developed to help reduce weight and cholesterol levels, affecting the cardiovascular system.
Grain-free types of food are suitable for sensitive digestion and animals prone to allergies.
Farmina grain-free food
Important! The grain-free line is suitable for cats prone to allergic reactions.
Vet Life
The line accompanies the treatment of obesity, diabetes, and urolithiasis in cats. For the results to be effective, you need to feed the animal for at least seven weeks. Veterinarians prescribe these foods as an addition to the treatment of exacerbations or chronic diseases. The appearance of Vet Life food packaging is very similar to the Hills veterinary food line.
There are no GMOs in the composition, but there are grains with a low glycemic index and natural antioxidants.
They produce food that helps remove hair from the stomach of cats, food for diabetic animals and cats suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
The veterinary line is also recommended as a diet after illness. The increased content of electrolytes allows the cat’s body to recover. However, corn in the composition can cause allergic reactions.
Cimiao
Veterinarians recommend it for animals that are transitioning from a poor diet and do not respond well to high-protein or low-grain feeding.
The line includes food for adult and elderly cats, sterilized cats and neutered cats, against the formation of hairballs in the stomach, food for picky cats and those with sensitive digestion, as well as for Persians.
Although the composition includes corn in its pure form and in the form of flour, high-quality fresh meat and fish are still in the lead. Also used are psyllium seeds, fish oil, whole eggs, sugar beets, animal fats and flaxseed. Ash level is 7%, fiber is present. Added vitamins A, D3, C, B2, B6, B1, B12 and folic acid.
Important! Super-premium lines are suitable for animals that are being transferred from low-quality feed. They contain more flavoring additives, but they are healthier than the economy series.
Matisse
Premium food without harmful chemicals and GMOs. Contains chicken, salmon and tuna. Their percentage is slightly lower than in super-premium food, but taurine, vitamins and fiber remain in the composition.
There are varieties for kittens, lactating and pregnant cats, with mineral and vitamin complexes, and sterilized animals. Food for mature cats and cats has 32% crude protein and only 6.6% crude ash.
Dry croquettes and Matisse wet food in the form of mousse are presented.
Fun Cat
The most affordable food option. Not recommended for a regular diet. Here we use chicken bone meal. There is even less animal protein than in other lines; it is represented only by meat or fish meal, but there are more grain additives.
Fun Cat is one-quarter chicken meal, as well as meat, wheat and fish meal, corn, chicken fat, hydrolyzed animal protein, beet pulp and sodium chloride.
Important! Economy class food is not recommended for regular feeding.
Pet food
Farmina products are the modern standard for impeccable feed quality. Natural ingredients, minerals, vitamins allow you to create a balanced diet at the best price. The products are made from Italian raw materials. Farmina produces its products in three of its own factories, which are located in the following countries:
- Italy,
- Brazil,
- Serbia.
The product quality control system from the development stage to its receipt by the end user allows us to guarantee high quality. The combination of feed ingredients allows us to produce food that can satisfy the taste preferences of different animals.
All products of this company were created with the support of veterinarians and have successfully passed special tests. The food is recommended by experts for the constant feeding of pets.
The products of the famous brand are sold in many countries around the world. By purchasing balanced dry food from a well-known company, you will give your pets care, strength, and energy. They will always delight you with their good mood and excellent health.
By using dry pet food, you can provide your pet with all the essential nutrients for an active and healthy life. It is possible to choose food for your pet depending on its lifestyle, habits, age and health status. The manufacturer produces a special dietary line designed for the prevention and treatment of diseases.
Matisse wet food
The lines are represented by mousses for cats. They are produced in tin cans. A special ring makes it easy to open the package without kitchen tools. Formulas for cats come in chicken, rabbit, salmon, sardine, and lamb flavors.
Wet food has an increased percentage of moisture. In this line it is 78%. The protein ratio is 11%. Crude fats and oils are included in the proportion of 7%, crude fiber – 0.5%, crude ash – 3%.
Pets love wet food. They are just as balanced for animal nutrition as dry ones, but they contain more moisture. They contain fiber and generally have a higher percentage of meat than dry croquettes. The packaging allows you to store this delicacy for much longer.
You should not give wet food to animals constantly to avoid the risk of developing dental diseases. Since cats are carnivores, they need food that is dense and chewable.
Give wet food as a treat. When feeding, transfer the mousse from the jar to the animal's bowl. Do not leave uneaten food to prevent it from spoiling. Your pet should always have access to clean drinking water.
Pros and cons of Farmina food
Pros:
- presence of meat ingredients, vitamins and fiber;
- grain-free and low-grain formulas;
- natural preservatives and antioxidants;
- wide selection of flavors and combinations;
- the presence of dry and wet forms;
- a low glycemic index prevents the occurrence of obesity and diabetes.
Minuses:
- high price;
- low availability in veterinary stores;
- short service life of the lock connecting the zipper on the packaging of dry croquettes;
- some cat owners note a stronger smell of feces;
- lack of low-grain food for kittens;
- the granules may be too small for large cats - then they do not chew it, but swallow it.
Farmina food lines
In total, the assortment includes 5 lines of wet and dry food. Among them there is Farmina for puppies, medical nutrition, as well as portions for different breeds. A variety of nutrition allows each owner to purchase food for their pet, taking into account individual characteristics.
Veterinary diets Farmina Vet Life
Food for dogs of small and large breeds
This includes Farmina food for puppies, adults and seniors. This is one of the very first lines produced, so it is considered a classic by many users.
Most popular products:
- Growth - for children with impaired growth;
- Joint - for animals with problems with the musculoskeletal system;
- Convalescence ensures complete feeding during pregnancy and the postpartum period;
- Gastrointestinal - for dogs with intestinal problems, as well as for recovery after surgery;
- Hepatic and Renal help restore liver function;
- Struvite is used for urolithiasis;
- Cardiac helps strengthen the cardiovascular system;
- Diabetic - for pets with diabetes or obesity;
- Food "Farmina" urinari for dogs with a tendency to diseases of the urinary system;
- Hypoallergenic - hypoallergenic product for all animals with allergies.
Note! Farmina for dogs of the therapeutic category should be selected individually with the help of a veterinarian.
Farmina holistic dog food
This includes products with and without grain. For puppies, a line with pomegranate and chicken is available. Externally, you can distinguish a grain-free product from a regular one using the designation on the packaging. The first type of product is depicted with a green leaf.
Three types of food depending on breed characteristics: mini, medium and maxi
Each product is based on a meat or fish product. Total protein in food is more than 50%, which is a good indicator. The second most important foods are grains, vegetables and fruits. Fatty components and oils make up 18% of the total and have a positive effect on the animal’s coat.
The holistic line includes the following products:
- N&D grain-free with quinoa;
- N&D Grain Free Prime;
- N&D Ocean with cod;
- N&D grain-free Pumpkin;
- N&D low grain.
Reviews from the owners are positive. The composition formula and assortment do not raise controversial issues, so the products can be safely used for feeding pets.
Note! When choosing food, you must pay attention to the indicated dosage on the packaging. Spontaneous increase in portions can lead to obesity in the dog.
Large representatives weighing 33-60 kg will need about 370-600 g of the mixture per dose. For dogs up to 30 kg, the daily norm is 250-400 g. Children up to 15 kg are given 140-300 g. For older pets, as well as obese animals, the daily norm is reduced by 20%.
Natural&Delicious (N&D) series food
Dog food that belongs to the holistic class. This means that the composition contains exclusively natural ingredients that provide proper and complete nutrition. Often used for pets with digestive problems. Manufacturers have made this series as close as possible to the natural diet of animals.
Farmina nd for dogs is enriched with essential minerals and vitamins. Each category includes food for puppies as well as adult dogs of various sizes.
"Farmina" for dogs is available in the following flavors:
- with chicken meat, pomegranate pieces and pumpkin;
- with fish and orange slices;
- lamb, boar meat, blueberries and apples.
Farmina super premium food
The super-premium line includes food labeled Cibau. The mixture consists of the highest quality and healthiest products. It has been established that almost 90% of such products are digested in the pet’s body.
These products include the following foods:
- Cibau Puppy Mini and Cibau Puppy Medium for puppies, small breeds, and pregnant dogs;
- Cibau Puppy Maxi is suitable for large breeds;
- Cibau Adult Mini - a complete diet for adult pets of small breeds;
- Cibau Sensitive Fish Mini - for pets of small breeds with allergies;
- Sensitive Lamb Mini - for pets with a compromised digestive system;
- Sensitive Lamb Medium & Maxi - for large breeds with impaired digestion and allergic reactions.
The product contains fish oil, which helps improve the condition of the coat and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Rice and corn are considered easily digestible carbohydrates that provide the body with the energy it needs.
