Farmina dog food is a nutrition brand with high quality and a wide range. The manufacturer uses only natural ingredients. There are several lines of food for dogs, suitable for different breeds and age groups. Among them there are dry and wet mixtures that differ in composition.
About the manufacturer
Farmina is an Italian manufacturer of cat and dog food, operating since 1965. Initially, the brand was called Russo Feed in honor of the founder Francesco Russo; at that time the company was developing food for large animals. The first dog food production plant was opened in 1999. Today Farmina has many factories in Serbia, Italy and Brazil. It produces several premium medicinal and basic foods for cats and dogs. The main activity remains the production of medical nutrition, which also formed the slogan.
Opinion of owners and doctors
Veterinarians note that the basis of such nutrition is not cereals, but vegetables that replace them, for example, potatoes or pumpkin. This reduces the likelihood of allergies. Therefore, all brand diets are considered hypoallergenic or even dietary.
Many owners and breeders say that it was difficult for them to choose a dog’s food until they settled on Farmina brand food mixtures. Some talk about the high price of the product, but at the same time note that dogs switching to such a diet rarely get sick, are energetic, and do not have problems with hair and stool. Pets like the taste of the food offered, and the food eaten is well absorbed.
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Feed composition
Farmina uses proven and high-quality components. In the composition you can find products that are quite rare for the diet of dogs - pomegranate pulp, orange, wild boar, blueberries. The basic lines use corn as the main component, and the N&D series has a grain-free composition, which is useful for pets with digestive problems and overweight. The source of protein is dehydrated chicken, fish, lamb or lamb.
All Farmina brand products have a balanced composition and contain all the vitamins, micro- and macroelements necessary for dogs. Beneficial substances are contained in additional natural ingredients (turmeric root, currant powder, calendula extract and others), there are no synthetic additives.
Dietary recommendations
In order to calculate the required portion of crackers, you need to take into account the following indicators: the weight of the animal, its age, size, breed, living conditions and physical activity.
Puppies
Puppies, during their period of active growth, require a special calculation of the daily intake of dry food. Food mixtures containing chicken fillet and pomegranate can be given to puppies starting at three weeks of age.
The daily portion for babies under 7 months of age should exceed the feeding norm for an adult animal by 50%. Thus, a large breed baby will need from 600 to 900 g of specialized nutritional formula per day.
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A medium breed baby needs 450-600 g of product. But small breed babies only need 200-450 g of high-quality mixture.
Adult dogs
A large animal weighing from 35 to 65 kg will need approximately 400-600 g of nutritional mixture per meal. Adult pets of medium breeds weighing from 15 to 35 kg require 300-400 g of product.
For small adult animals whose weight is no more than 15 kg, the daily portion of crackers should be 150-300 g. In addition, it is advisable to feed such dogs twice a day, dividing the portion in two. For older pets, as well as animals leading a sedentary lifestyle, you need to reduce the standard portion by 20-25%.
A special calculation of feeding rates is required for very active pets, for example, for sports or service dogs. It is also necessary to review the dose during pregnancy or lactation.
For these categories of pets, the daily portion is first calculated using the above data, and then another third of the dose (for active pets) or a quarter (during pregnancy or lactation) is added to this result.
Advantages and disadvantages
Farmina has received positive reviews from veterinarians and dog owners, who note the following advantages of the food:
- low consumption due to the high energy value of the ingredients;
- high level of components, meat undergoes mandatory quality control before production;
- the presence of a medicinal line and grain-free, low-grain feed, which is not always found in other manufacturers;
- absence of unnatural substances in the composition.
The disadvantages include the high cost of food, as well as the lack of large packages. The maximum volume is 12 kg, which is not always convenient for feeding large breed and giant dogs.
In addition, Farmina is not sold in small pet stores.
Advantages and disadvantages
For the production of Farmina feed, they do not use by-products, but natural, environmentally friendly meat without chemicals. The composition of feed mixtures is balanced, they contain a lot of vitamins and minerals. It is easy for the owner to choose food for any breed and age category of the dog. Food consumption is small, the dog quickly gets enough. Veterinarians note the hypoallergenic and medicinal qualities of many components. Such food does not contain antibiotics, an abundance of dyes and low-quality products.
But Farmina dog food is often more expensive than its analogues. It is difficult to buy in small towns, but you can make a purchase in an online store.
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.
Reviews
Oksana, Peter
It took my pug a long time to get used to one diet. We changed the food every month until the vet recommended Framina. At first we were afraid: it was still expensive, so we started with the smallest pack for puppies with sensitive digestion. Now we take seven or more kilograms, because the dog loves products with chicken and pumpkin. Sometimes we also buy canned food; they have an impressive shelf life and do not have an unpleasant chemical smell. And my pug likes them too. What else do you need?
Elena, Moscow
I keep a Labrador. He has been eating Farmina since the moment he bought it, and we took him home in the third week of his life. The food is expensive, which is sad. But the quality pays for the money. My dog is cheerful, rarely gets sick, and she doesn’t have much energy, and she eats exclusively Farmina for large dogs. In the fifth month, problems with the fur appeared, but after switching to the veterinary line, they disappeared. I recommend this food to all breeders I know. And the owner of the club approves of him.
Oleg, Odessa
I run a bull terrier kennel. All dogs are large, so they need a lot of food. Farmina food, produced in Italy and Serbia, fully meets their needs. True, one of the dogs developed an allergy, and I was already planning to change it to an analogue of the same quality. But our specialist, who supervises sick dogs, advised us to try something from the veterinary line. Farmina for dogs with sensitive digestion satisfies the needs of the animal. And when purchasing in bulk at online pet stores, there is a discount.
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Farmina food line
Farmina's assortment includes 5 lines of wet and dry food. Among them there are medicinal formulations, food for daily feeding of puppies, large, medium and small breeds.
N&D (Natural&Delicious)
This is a high-class food - holistic. The line includes formulations without grain components, which is important for feeding dogs with digestive problems. The N&D food series is as close as possible to the natural diet of canines and is enriched with all necessary minerals and vitamins. Each ND flavor includes food for babies as well as adult dogs of medium, large and small breeds.
Chicken & Pomegranate
Complete food for dogs containing spelled, oats, chicken and pomegranate. The meat content reaches 20%; there are no grains in the composition. Additional components include chicken fat, fresh herring, as well as fish oil and vitamin supplements in the form of natural ingredients. Available in packages weighing from 2.5 to 12 kg.
Lamb & Blueberry
The main ingredients are oats, lamb, blueberries and quinoa. The advantage of this line is that it is ideal for dogs and pregnant bitches. Contains a full set of vitamins, no grain is used for preparation. The combination of lamb and blueberry extract is suitable for feeding animals with food allergies to chicken.
Codfish & Orange
Dry and wet food based on oats, cod and orange. The line includes options for puppies and animals of different sizes. The cod content in the composition reaches 24%. The presence of citrus peel does not cause allergies even in pets with high sensitivity to this component.
Vet Life
The series includes formulations for puppies, adults and older animals. This is the classic and oldest Farmin line; today it includes about 2 dozen types of food, some of which are sold in Russia. Main products:
- Growth. Dietary food for puppies with growth and development disorders. Recommended for strengthening the immune system.
- Joint. For dogs with chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Convalescence. For pregnant and lactating bitches, recovery after childbirth.
- Gastrointestinal. Farmina Gastro Intensive for dogs with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. Gastro is also recommended during the rehabilitation period after operations.
- Hepatic (Hepatic). Food for animals with liver disorders and chronic liver failure.
- Struvit. For dogs with urolithiasis. Struvite should only be prescribed by a doctor.
- Oxalate (Oxalate). Food for dogs with urolithiasis of the urate or cystine type.
- Renal. To normalize kidney function, feeding animals with renal failure.
- Cardiac. For dogs with heart failure and pathologies of the circulatory system.
- Diabetic. Farmina for pets suffering from diabetes and obesity.
- UltraHypo. Food designed for dogs with food intolerances.
- Hypoallergenic. Hypoallergenic food for animals with food allergies.
Medicinal food should only be selected by a doctor based on the animal’s symptoms, age and weight. In case of chronic pathologies, nutrition is prescribed for life; changing the diet is not recommended.
Ecopet Natural
Premium food from Farmin, produced for puppies and adult dogs. Contains corn or rice, the source of protein is fish, chicken or lamb. To create this food, only natural ingredients are used; there are no synthetic additives.
Cibau
One of Farmina's main lines for complete nutrition. A distinctive feature of this food is its high protein content and the presence of many additional natural ingredients. Chibau dry and wet food is suitable for complete feeding of puppies and dogs of different breeds. Options with game are especially popular, for example, Quinoa with Venison. The assortment of the line is constantly changing, new flavors are added. The food is available in packages weighing from 2.5 to 12 kg. Recommended for breeders.
Fun Dog
Economy class food from Farmina. The line includes only three options – Mix, Adult and Energy. The composition contains a lot of grains, gluten and practically no meat; chicken flour (7%) is used to replace it. Fun Dog has a high calorie content, which is important to consider when feeding overweight pets.
The food is not recommended for dogs with chronic diseases, sterilized males and females.
General characteristics and features
The Farmina company operates three enterprises located in Italy, Serbia and Brazil. The company was founded in 1965 and produced food for farm animals, and in 1999 it entered a new stage of research into the nutritional needs of pets.
Today the company owns a solid portfolio of brands consisting of many commercial and professional nutrition lines. The most important feature of the company’s products is that they do not contain genetically modified raw materials (GMO).
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The food is made only from natural ingredients. All feed series contain virtually no flavoring additives, dyes, preservatives, hormones, antibiotics or animal waste. In addition, Farmina food is absolutely hypoallergenic for dogs.
The meat used to create feed mixtures is always fresh and selected. Most of the meat is imported from Italy. Lamb meat is purchased in Sardinia, and chicken is brought only from Amadoria. Fish (herring and cod) are imported to factories from Norway.
The main component of the product is a mixture of animal proteins. In addition, the diet is based on significant amounts of fish and chicken fats. Due to these ingredients, beneficial organic compounds omega-3 and omega-6 penetrate into the animal’s body.
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In addition, natural organic substances and mannanoligosaccharides obtained from chicory root are actively used. Standard dog food from Farmina also includes potatoes, sugar beets, and green peas.
These foods serve as sources of low-calorie fiber. This raw material provides dogs with the necessary amount of carbohydrates of plant origin, which provide the animals with the necessary energy.
Important! Do not forget that dogs require simple and complex carbohydrates on an ongoing basis. These elements provide animals with complete, balanced nutrition.
All of the above nutritional elements in combination have a significant effect on the dog’s internal organs and charge him with energy. At the same time, the functions of the gastrointestinal tract are stabilized.
It is worth remembering one more feature - manufacturers take into account not only the composition and taste, but also pay attention to the external attractiveness of the food.
To prevent product spoilage, specialists try to leave a limited number of components in warehouses. This eliminates the presence of low-quality goods on store shelves.
