If the owner was even the slightest bit interested in what kind of food is produced for cats?, then he is already familiar with the group of premium foods. There are more than a dozen names here, and their quality is far from ideal, however, judging by the reviews, even among such foods there are those that have earned many positive reviews.
An example of such cat food is Matisse. Let's find out: what kind of food this is, who produces it and what positive qualities it has.
Manufacturer
Matisse cat food is produced by Farmina Pet Food.
The story began back in 1965, when a certain Francesco Russo founded a company producing animal feed (but not yet domestic, but agricultural). Much later, having achieved success in this, serious changes began. Since 1999, food for dogs and cats has been on sale. Today there are factories not only in Italy, but also in Brazil and Serbia.
Veterinarians and nutritionists are involved in the development of formulas. All raw materials undergo multi-stage testing; nutraceuticals and functional components are used.
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Farmina food is produced in Italy. However, sometimes the manufacturer indicates another country on the packaging - Serbia or Brazil. There are factories in these countries that also produce it.
Farmina food is very expensive, but it contains many useful substances for your pet.
The product is divided into 2 types - low-grain and grain-free. Almost 70% of the diet consists of proteins, the remaining 30% are vegetables, fruits, various healthy supplements and vitamins.
For your information! Several lines of food are produced - 2 professional and 4 commercial. They have a low glycemic index, which reduces the risk of developing dangerous diseases.
The development of the composition and technologies is carried out independently, but the opinions of consumers and veterinarians, and international standards are taken into account.
There are certain principles for each pet food factory:
- special production technology that allows you to preserve nutrients in full;
- vitamins are added after previous processing, as a result of which they are not destroyed during the production process;
- useful substances are added to the finished granules using a vacuum, which allows them to be preserved until the expiration date;
- production is set up in such a way that the feed reaches the end consumer almost immediately and does not remain to sit in warehouses.
Farmina food pleases pets and their owners with its composition, which contains many useful and natural elements. For production use:
- meat, fish, eggs as protein;
- To maintain the required fat content, add poultry or fish oil;
- beets or peas, which allow you to saturate the food with healthy fiber;
- natural prebiotics that have a beneficial effect on the digestive system.
Note! The variety of cat food is quite wide. This allows you to choose the most suitable food for your furry pet.
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Range
Canned food Matisse (Matisse) is presented in 6 variants.
- with chicken, herring and chicken liver;
- with herring and rabbit;
- with salmon;
- with chicken liver and protein hydrolysate;
- with sardines;
- with cod and rice;
- with lamb meat and chicken fillet.
Dry food
Complete food for kittens, pregnant and lactating cats with dehydrated chicken and rice.
There are 3 formulas for cats without health problems: chicken, turkey and tuna.
For castrated and sterilized animals, 2 options have been created: with plantain seeds, eggs and fats, as well as with salmon and pea fiber.
Microcrystalline cellulose (which is a complex carbohydrate) has no nutritional value.
Appearance and concept of Farmina Matisse
The food packaging has a simple design - we see an image of a cat or kitten on a black background. The severity of the packaging is somewhat offset by a colored stripe at the bottom of the package, on which the name of the line is written in large letters, the taste of the food is indicated and those of its characteristics are listed that, according to the manufacturer, have a positive effect on the health of the cat and its appearance (urine pH control, taurine content , digestive system support, etc.). The labels of wet food cans are made in a similar style.
The manufacturer's website states that Matisse is made from protein sources with high biological value, has an attractive taste, does not contain GMOs and is a complete food suitable for daily feeding.
Compound
- Fish.
- Meat and meat derivatives (chicken, chicken fat, hydrolyzed animal protein).
- Vegetable oil.
- Brewer's dry yeast.
- Whole dehydrated eggs.
- Beets, corn, peas.
- Plantain seeds.
- Minerals and vitamins.
Widest choice: pros and cons
This company policy leads to the emergence of two opposing points of view:
- On the one hand, all possible consumers are covered, a very wide range suitable for any income level. In other words, since economy-class feed is in demand, it is necessary to produce them too, trying to minimize the harm they cause. Perhaps the attempt to oust Whiskas and Kitiket is a good thing.
- On the other hand, everyone knows that consuming such cheap food does not lead to anything good, and a company that cares about the welfare and health of animals should not produce them.
How to evaluate actions - as a desire to earn money by any means or as a sincere concern for all cat owners, regardless of their financial level - everyone can decide for themselves, we will not express unambiguous judgments.
Advantages and disadvantages
- The source of protein here is animal, not plant. This is fish and meat. And for predators this option is ideal.
- A good vitamin and mineral complex has been added.
- Cat food Matisse (Matisse) is widespread, and you can not only order it through the online store, but also find it in large pet stores.
- There are no GMOs in the ingredients, and there are no antibiotics.
- It is also worth noting that the line includes food for both castrated (sterilized) cats and animals that have not undergone such operations.
- There is corn (and corn gluten), which is an allergen.
- This food, like all others like it, contains both antioxidants and preservatives. Their task is clear - they prevent the food from spoiling and prevent dangerous fungi from appearing inside. But natural components are safe for animals, not synthetic ones. There are no specifics here: what preservatives and antioxidants are used?
- The Matisse line of food is more expensive than its analogues.
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Cost of dry and wet food Farmina
Farmina brand food is not cheap. The price of a package weighing 5 kg will be approximately 3-4 thousand rubles. Bags weighing 0.3, 1.5, 5 and 10 kg are available. The price varies in proportion to the size of the pack.
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The cost of 85 g jars with wet varieties varies from 80 to 200 rubles.*
Note! In some retail outlets, this food can be sold by weight, but the risk of buying a fake in such a case is quite high.
Price
The online storefront of the “4 Paws” store offers Wellkiss brand food at the following prices:
- Pouches 100 grams – 35 rubles. regardless of the type of meat;
- Canned food in a tin can 410g. – 75 rub. per jar;
- Delice series canned food – 95 rub. for 200 grams, and 75 rub. for a 100 gram jar;
The price for Wellkiss dry cat food is as follows:
- 4 kg. – 219 rub.;
- 5kg. – 659 rub.;
- 3kg. – 1219 rub.;
- 8kg. – 2799 rub.
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Why is this food better than others?
Farmina belongs to premium and medicinal class food. A direct analogue is the Monge company, but among its range there are not many products for dogs with problems. The Cibau and Ecopet Natural line can be replaced with Acana and Royal Canin, traditional brands for the Russian market. However, the advantage of Farmina is the availability of products for animals with complex health problems - food intolerance, chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and urinary system. As an alternative, veterinarians recommend medicated foods from Hill's and Purina Pro Plan.
Owner reviews
Vladimir, cat owner, Orel:
“My cat lived in the village, and before moving to the city she did not even know about the existence of dry food, but ate exclusively mice, sour cream and milk. But in an apartment, I cannot provide her with such a diet, and therefore I decided to switch her to ready-made food. I read the reviews, and the choice fell on Wellkiss cat food, or more precisely on Delice canned duck food. My cat immediately liked it - she ate the entire portion and licked the bowl. I read the ingredients and became even more convinced that the food is not bad, and I will continue to give it to my pet.”
Oksana, breeder of the Scottish cat Thor:
“Our gourmet did not eat anything except the food that we were given with him in addition at the nursery. But later, after weighing the pros and cons, I decided to buy him something cheaper. A neighbor recommended Velkis - it is sold in 4 paws stores right under my house. I bought dry food with chicken, and so far everything is fine - he eats with pleasure, looks great, there are no allergies or disorders. I don’t plan to change the cat’s diet yet.”
Pavel, owner of the Devon Rex Mickey:
“My aristocrat didn’t want to eat Whiskas right away - I had to frantically look for a replacement. I scoured the breeder forums and found a lot of positive reviews about Wellkiss dry cat food. It is cheap, has a good composition, and most importantly, my Mickey Mouse eats it with great pleasure. I chose salmon croquettes for him - I think this is a great taste for a capricious cat. So far everything is great – we’ve been eating and enjoying it for six months now!”
Opinions of veterinarians and buyers
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.
Food range
The company takes a responsible approach to assortment formation. This is facilitated by Farmina’s constant cooperation with professional veterinarians in Europe and food scientists who develop special diets for pets. Thanks to their efforts, four rich lines appeared.
Natural&Delicious (N&D)
Farmina N&D is considered a holistic class nutrition, which indicates the highest quality among the entire list of possible ones. The Natural&Delicious series includes grain-free dry food, as well as food with a reduced content of grain components, but with vegetables and berries that are healthy for dogs.
The grain-free diet from this series is available in the following flavors:
- chicken feed with pomegranate pulp;
- fish food with orange additives;
- food made from wild boar with the addition of apples or lamb with blueberries.
All these diets are divided into different subtypes depending on the size and age of the animals. The easiest food to find is for small breed dogs. Foods with a low concentration of plant components available in Russia are chicken food with fresh pomegranate or pumpkin, with orange and cod for adult dogs, as well as blueberry food with lamb. In all of the listed types of dog food, the grain components are spelled and oatmeal.
Farmina's official website, adapted for the Russian buyer, informs that the first line provides the animal with all the necessary microelements and natural vitamins. Attention is focused on the fact that the N&D series of food is as close as possible to the natural diet of representatives of the canine family.
Fun Dog
This line from the Italian monopolist in the production of dog food belongs to the economy class. It is represented by only three subspecies, called Mix, Adult and Energy. Food from this segment is not of premium quality. Therefore, you should not consider it if you really care about your pet’s diet. The obvious advantage of Fun Dog is the price. Despite the brand name, the price is an order of magnitude different from specialized lines.
Vet Life
Vet Life - or Vet Life in Russian style - is a collection of medicinal foods for puppies, adults and elderly dogs. It includes almost two dozen foods intended for dogs with special needs in health and individual development.
Farmina specialists have provided food for animals:
- with growth disorders;
- with inflamed joints and skeletal structure disorders;
- for dogs after injuries and surgery;
- for dogs with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
- with kidney stones;
- with chronic liver failure;
- with diabetes or heart failure.
Special diets have been created for animals with allergies, for overweight or underweight dogs, and so on. Surprisingly, all of these products have good ratings.
Doctors and chemists who analyzed the composition of Vet Life as part of custom studies noted the high-quality composition and balance of additives. Doctors advise using Farmina Vet Life when recovering from serious illnesses, as part of their therapy in parallel with medications, and in the prevention of possible health problems.
Ecopet Natural
Ecopet Natural or Ecopet Natural, as they say among Russian breeders, is a premium diet that offers the consumer about four types of food: for puppies or for adult animals with lamb or fish. Premium food is not considered of sufficient quality for dogs that are sensitive to the components of the composition. But Ecopet does not contain any ingredients that negatively affect the animal. The Farmina company is true to its principles and cares about the quality of its products even today.
Cibau
The super premium line from Farmin is called Cibau. Its main composition is high-quality natural food for puppies, graded depending on the size of the breed, type of meat, vegetable, fruit and berry additives. There is also food for adult dogs of different breeds, for animals with sensitive digestion or a tendency to allergic reactions or eating disorders. Typically, the line uses lamb or fish, mainly sea fish, as it is less susceptible to parasites.
The peculiarity of the food is that it contains a full range of vitamins and minerals that the animal needs for a successful existence. Hypoallergenic Farmina food from the Chibau line is completely devoid of wheat in its composition, which allows it to be given to even the most sensitive or capricious dog.
Veterinary line Vet Life
Separately, I would like to emphasize the very high-quality dietary food intended for animals undergoing treatment for some disease or suffering from chronic diseases. In our country, the Farmina veterinary line is not very widely known, since clinics usually recommend either Hills or Royal Canin (for which these companies, by the way, pay), but Vet Life is not inferior to them in quality and impact.
Of course, this does not mean that you can cure a cat’s diseased kidneys or stomach with this diet alone! It should be an addition to the course of treatment prescribed by the veterinarian.
Author of the article: Alena Oleynikova, artist and cat lover, especially for Kota Obormot
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