Food for dogs and cats is produced by the Italian company Farmina Pet Food. The production was founded as a family business in 1965. Initially, the company specialized in developing feed for farm animals. For the last 20 years, Farmina has specialized in producing food for dogs and cats and researching their nutritional needs. The founders describe their mission as love, care from family, and attention and knowledge when it comes to food.
Feed is produced in Italy, Serbia and Brazil, and products are presented in forty countries around the world. The manufacturer conducts scientific research at universities and veterinary clinics. The feed does not contain ingredients or grains that potentially contain GMOs.
Seven companies in five cities are engaged in supplies to Russia: Uralbiovet CJSC (Ekaterinburg), Krasnodarzoovetsnab OJSC (Krasnodar), Sibagro Trade LLC (Novosibirsk), Supreme Neva LLC and Zooexpress LLC (St. Petersburg) , SIMBIO LLC and Vetprodaks (Moscow).
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 2022, so it is still difficult to find them in small cities.
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.
Which food to choose?
In order for your pet to be perfectly healthy, cheerful and energetic, it is very important to provide him with proper nutrition. Offer your animal several brands of food in different price categories, observe how much of each food your pet eats per day, and calculate how much it will cost you. You will be very surprised to find that the difference between holistic and premium feeding is not that great. And considering that you will have to regularly buy nutritional supplements in order to compensate for the lack of vitamins and microelements, this difference will be even less. If you are going to feed your pet budget food, add in the calculation the services of a veterinarian, which you, alas, cannot do without, and you will understand that, paradoxical as it may sound, the more expensive the food, the cheaper it costs.
Once you settle on a particular brand of food, try to stick with it for several months or even years. Each food line has different flavors, alternating which you will not let your pet get bored. At the same time, buy only the food that corresponds to the age, lifestyle and health status of the animal, and do not rush to immediately purchase a large package. This is, of course, cheaper, but if the new food is not suitable (this can be guessed by vomiting, loose stools and general depression, uncharacteristic of the animal), you will have to rack your brains over who to give the almost unfinished package to.
If your pet is an aristocrat of the bluest blood, most likely you discuss his diet with your veterinarian. Try to abstract yourself from the widely advertised brands imposed on you and direct the conversation in the direction you want: what exactly does your pet need - holistic food, a premium option or dietary food. And only after clarifying this issue, you can directly engage in the choice of food.
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.
Opinions of veterinarians and buyers
"Grandin" (dog food): dry and canned
All veterinarians speak positively about the brand and note the good composition, which normalizes the condition of the animal.
Customers are also satisfied with the product. Pets are happy to switch to this diet, and their general condition normalizes. Owners are pleased with the fairly wide selection of species and the opportunity to choose what best suits their furry friend.
Farmina Matisse is available in dry and canned forms.
Composition of dry food
H&D grain-free “Chicken and Pomegranate”
Food class: holistic, for adult cats and kittens.
Protein comes from 30% fresh boneless chicken and 28% dried chicken. Further ingredients include potatoes, chicken fat, dried whole eggs. Also contains herring, fish oil, dried carrots, 0.5% pomegranate powder, apples and oranges, spinach, plantain, black currants, blueberries.
ND food contains vitamins A, D3, E, C, PP, as well as folic acid, aloe vera extract, green tea and rosemary extract. The ash level is 8-8.7%, hydrolyzed animal proteins are present.
Probiotics and medicinal herbs help digestion and deliver beneficial vitamins. Due to the low glycemic index, the food prevents the onset of obesity and diabetes.
Energy value per 100 g:
420.4 Kcal – 1.759 MJ.
H&D low grain “Lamb and blueberry”
Food class: holistic for adult cats.
Contains 22% fresh boneless lamb, 20% dehydrated lamb. 10% each includes spelled and oats. Other ingredients: dehydrated whole eggs, herring, animal and fish oils, sugar beet pulp, peas, dehydrated carrots, alfalfa meal. There are vitamins A, D3, E, C, PP, B2, pantothenic acid and others.
Energy value per 100 g:
416.5 Kcal – 1.742 MJ.
Important! Farmina does not use products containing genetically modified organisms in its production.
Cimiao for sterilized cats
Food class: super-premium for kittens, pregnant, lactating and sterilized cats.
Fresh meat content reaches 40%. Other sources of protein: fish, eggs. Also contains corn flour, carbohydrates, and a large amount of fiber.
Energy value per 100 g:
no data.
Vet Life UltraHypo (hypoallergenic)
Feed class: veterinary.
The main ingredient here is fish protein hydrolyzate. Also contains rice starch and fish oil. The herbal ingredients include calendula extract. In addition to vitamins, it contains pantothenic and folic acids.
Energy value per 100 g:
353 Kcal – 1,480 MJ.
There are other medicinal foods in the Vet Life line:
- CARDIAC (Cardiac) - strengthens the heart in chronic heart failure.
- DIABETIC (Diabetic) - introduced into the diet for diabetes.
- GASTRO-INTESTINAL (Gastro Intestinal) - used for digestive disorders.
- HEPATIC (Hepatic) - prescribed for chronic liver failure.
- HAIRBALL - helps remove hairballs from the gastrointestinal tract.
- OBESITY (Obesity) - weight loss.
- RENAL (Renal) alleviates renal failure.
- STRUVITE Management – prescribed for urolithiasis and idiopathic cystitis.
- STRUVITE (Struvite) – helps with urolithiasis (struvitis).
- ULTRAHYPO (Ultrahypo) is a hypoallergenic food, included in the diet for food allergies or food intolerances.
Matisse Salmon & Tuna (salmon and tuna)
Food class: premium for adult cats.
The basis of the food is dried fish, 10% salmon and tuna each. A fifth of the composition is rice. Also included are dried chicken meat, corn, chicken fat, hydrolyzed animal proteins, sugar beet pulp, fish oil, vegetable oil, corn gluten, dehydrated eggs, salt, calcium sulfate, dried brewer's yeast. Vitamins - A, D3, E, C, B2, B6, niacin, pantothenic acid.
Energy value per 100 g:
336.7 Kcal – 1.492 MJ.
Fun Cat Meat
Food class: economy for adult cats.
A quarter of the food consists of chicken meal. Also in 10% meat meal, wheat and fish meal, corn, chicken fat, hydrolyzed animal protein, beet pulp and sodium chloride. In addition to vitamins, food additives include food coloring.
The feed contains 27% crude protein, 10% fat and oils, 10% ash.
Energy value per 100 g:
335 Kcal – 1.401 MJ.
Price and where to buy
You can purchase Farmina food on the official website, as well as from official representatives of the company. You can also look for them in stores, supermarkets and online marketplaces. Unfortunately, in this case there is a great risk of purchasing stale or even counterfeit goods.
Cost of Farmina feed:
- Natural & Delicious – 1550 rubles;
- Cimiao – 1100 rubles;
- Matisse – 670 rubles;
- Fun Cat – 3200 rubles;
- Vet Life – 2000 rubles.
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.
Cost of dry and wet food Farmina
Prices shown are current as of early 2022 and may vary depending on the location of purchase.
Dry food price
| N&D grain-free “Chicken and Pomegranate” for adult cats | ||||
| Weight, kg) | 1,5 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Price, rub) | 460 | 1 740 | 4 278 | 7 996 |
| N&D low grain “Lamb and blueberry” | ||||
| Weight, kg) | 1,5 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Price, rub) | 328 | 1 312 | 3 650 | 6 826 |
| Cimiao for sterilized cats | ||||
| Weight, kg) | 0,4 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Price, rub) | — | 1 588 | — | — |
| Vet Life UltraHypo | ||||
| Weight, kg) | 0,4 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Price, rub) | 531 | 2 132 | 4 950 | 9 112 |
| Matisse Salmon & Tuna | ||||
| Weight, kg) | 0,4 | 1,5 | 10 | 20 |
| Price, rub) | 279 | 940 | 4 260 | 8 516 |
| Fun Cat | ||||
| Weight, kg) | 2,4 | 20 | ||
| Price, rub) | — | 498 | — | 3 690 |
Wet food price
| Matisse, flavors: chicken, rabbit, salmon, sardines, lamb | |
| Weight (g) | 85 |
| Price, rub) | 84 |
| Grain-free “Chicken and Pomegranate” for kittens | |
| Weight (g) | 80 |
| Price, rub) | 166 |
| Grain-free “Chicken and Pomegranate” for adult cats | |
| Weight (g) | 80 |
| Price, rub) | 157 |
If you feed your cat Farmina food, be sure to share your impressions of this food in the comments. We will indicate the most useful reviews in the article so that the information about the food is as complete and truthful as possible.
Feeding recommendations
It is important that the dog receives enough food, but does not overeat, otherwise it may develop obesity, which leads to severe diseases of the cardiovascular system and joints. The recommended daily allowance is indicated on each package.
“Perfect Fit” for dogs and puppies: food for different breeds
Table No. 1. Daily feeding rate by weight and age of the puppy
| Weight/age | 2 months | 3 months | 4 months | 6 months | 10 months |
| 1.5 kg | 25 g | 35 g | 40 g | 45 g | 40 g |
| 2 kg | 30 g | 45 g | 50 g | 55 g | 55 g |
| 2.5 kg | 35 g | 55 g | 60 g | 65 g | 65 g |
| 3 kg | 45 g | 60 g | 65 g | 75 g | 75 g |
| 3.5 kg | 50 g | 70 g | 75 g | 90 g | 80 g |
| 4 kg | 55 g | 80 g | 85 g | 100 g | 90 g |
| 5 kg | 60 g | 90 g | 95 g | 115 g | 100 g |
| 6 kg | 65 g | 95 g | 100 g | 125 g | 115 g |
| 7 kg | 70 g | 100 g | 105 g | 130 g | 120 g |
| 8 kg | 80 g | 115 g | 120 g | 150 g | 140 g |
| 9 kg | 90 g | 120 g | 130 g | 165 g | 155 g |
| 10 kg | 95 g | 130 g | 140 g | 175 g | 165 g |
| 15 kg | 125 g | 175 g | 185 g | 240 g | 230 g |
| 20 kg | 140 g | 215 g | 230 g | 280 g | 275 g |
| 25 kg | 160 g | 245 g | 265 g | 325 g | 310 g |
| 30 kg | 185 g | 280 g | 300 g | 370 g | 375 g |
| 35 kg | 200 g | 305 g | 325 g | 400 g | 380 g |
| 40 kg | 215 g | 335 g | 355 g | 450 g | 415 g |
| 45 kg | 230 g | 350 g | 375 g | 480 g | 445 g |
| 50 kg | 250 g | 370 g | 395 g | 520 g | 485 g |
| 55 kg | 265 g | 375 g | 405 g | 545 g | 505 g |
| 60 kg | 280 g | 390 g | 425 g | 585 g | 540 g |
| 70 kg | 330 g | 425 g | 450 g | 645 g | 610 g |
Puppies over 12 months old can be given the same amount of food as adult dogs.
You must follow the feeding recommendations provided by your veterinarian. The health of the pet depends on this. Attention! Your pet should always have a bowl of drinking water, which should be changed twice a day. This is especially important if the dog eats exclusively dry food.
With lamb, blueberries and spelled and oats
