Dry cat food Farmina ND Prime Adult grain-free with lamb and blueberries

Who produces food under the Farmina brand?

Farmina (“Farmina”) is a well-known Italian family company developing food and various nutritional supplements for pets. was founded back in 1967, and now supplies its products to more than forty countries around the world. It has several brands of dry food that are popular among four-legged pet owners and breeders. The company's products are made from high-quality raw materials produced in Italy, Denmark and France.

The company's enterprises are located in different parts of the world: Italy, Brazil and Serbia (it is from Serbia that products enter the Russian market). The products appeared in our country in 2012, the official supplier of the product is FARMINA PET FOODS LLC.

This company conducts scientific work in the field of pet nutrition; it often organizes seminars and international conferences on various veterinary issues. In 2017, together with the portal Ptichka.ru, it organized a photo competition “Farmina: our happy pets.”

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Advantages and disadvantages of feed

The products cover almost the entire pet food market. Each brand is designed for its own buyer with its own level of requirements and income. But we can highlight the qualities inherent in the entire range.

Table: comparative characteristics of the company's feed

pros	Minuses
High quality components	The product appeared on the market not long ago, so it is not widely distributed in retail trade.
A large number of supplements and vitamins beneficial to the animal’s body	Relatively high price of the product
Grains are completely excluded from grain-free food	When analyzing the composition of feed, a slightly underestimated fiber content is highlighted
Large selection of dietary foods	The manufacturer does not always indicate the percentage of components, even for the main nutritional components

How to apply it correctly?

Recommendations for the use of Gastrointestinal products are described on the packaging, but, nevertheless, before you start giving it to cats, you should consult a veterinarian. Usually, purrs are prescribed a diet for 1-2 weeks, but if the animal’s condition is severe and it is necessary to fully compensate for digestion, then it will take up to 12 weeks, or even the whole life, when the cat is diagnosed with a chronic form of insufficient pancreatic function. The daily amount is indicated in the table provided by the manufacturers. When feeding your pet ready-made dry food, it is important to leave a bowl of fresh water.

Feed produced under the Farmina brand

The company's products are of good quality and balanced components. A large assortment allows you to choose the food that suits your pet for regular feeding.

In total, Farmina has five lines of dry cat food:

Natural & Delicious (N&D);
Cimiao;
Matisse;
Fun Cat;
Vet Life.

They all differ in the components from which they are made, the effect on animal health and market value.

Photo gallery: Farmina food lines

Cimiao super premium dry food is intended for both kittens and adult cats, including those with health problems

Economy class dry food Fun Cat is intended only for adult cats Matisse premium dry food is a complete food for kittens and adult cats (a separate type is provided for sterilized animals)

Vet Life Cat dry food has more than ten varieties and is recommended for the dietary nutrition of cats with various diseases

The N&D line is holistic

All products, starting with economy class food, are not only of high quality and use of natural products, but also necessarily include a large number of vitamin and mineral components necessary for the healthy life of pets.

Table: composition of dry food N&D (“N D”) holistic class

Type of feed	Product Features	Guaranteed nutritional composition	Amount of vitamins (per 1 kg of feed)	List of microelements (per 1 kg of feed)	What is included in the food
Grain-free	The grain-free food recipe takes into account the diet of carnivores prone to allergies or with sensitive digestion. They contain 70% components of animal origin, and 30% are plant and mineral additives; no grain ingredients. Taking into account the varied taste preferences of pets, the company’s specialists have developed the following types of products: chicken and pomegranate for kittens, pregnant and lactating cats; chicken and pomegranate for adult cats; wild boar meat and apple for adult cats; fish and orange for adult cats; lamb and blueberry for adult cats.	protein - 44%; fat - 20%; fiber - 1.8%; ash content - 8.5%.	A - 18000 IU; D3 – 1200 IU; E - 600 mg; C - 300 mg; PP - 150 mg; B5 – 50 mg; B2 – 20 mg; B1 – 10 mg; H - 1.5 mg; B9 – 1.5 mg; B12 – 0.1 mg.	Choline chloride - 2500 mg; β-carotene - 1.5 mg; Zn - 910 mg; Mn - 380 mg; Fe - 250 mg; Cu - 88 mg; Se-Me - 0.4 mg; DL-Me - 5000 mg; taurine - 4000 mg; L-carnitine 300 mg; Ca - 1.5%; P - 1.3%; Mg - 0.09%; Omega-6 - 3.30%; Omega-3 - 0.90%; DHA - 0.5%; EPA - 0.3%; glucosamine - 1200 mg; chondroitin sulfate - 900 mg/kg.	Depending on the type of food, the main ingredients may be: 30% fresh chicken meat and 28% dried; 30% fresh herring and 28% dried; 25% fresh boar meat and 23% dried; 28% fresh lamb and 26% dried. The list of other components is the same: potato; chicken fat; fish fat; dried whole eggs; fresh herring; dried herring; hydrolyzed animal proteins; pea fiber; dried carrots and alfalfa; inulin; plantain; pomegranate, spinach, blueberry and black currant powder; dried apples; dried sweet orange; sodium chloride; Brewer's yeast; turmeric; glucosamine; chondroitin sulfate; calendula extract.
Low grain	All foods of this type are intended for adult cats; they contain a small amount of cereal products: oats - 10%; spelled (grain crop from the wheat genus) - 10%. These grains are perfectly digestible by animals. Flavor varieties available: lamb and blueberries; cod and orange; chicken and pomegranate; reduced fat chicken and pomegranate.	protein - 36%; fat - 20% (for the latter type - 10%); fiber - 1.9%; ash content - 8.1%.	B6 (8.1 mg) has been added to the list of vitamins available in grain-free food.	In addition to the already existing microelements, the addition of aloe vera (1000 mg) and green tea extract (100 mg) was introduced to improve the organoleptic properties of the product. Natural antioxidants are also added.	The main ingredients, depending on the taste of the food, are: 24% chicken fillet and 24% dried chicken meat; 25% fresh cod and 24% dried; 22% fresh lamb and 20% dried lamb. Other ingredients: dried whole eggs; fresh and dried herring; animal fat; fish fat; sugar beet pulp; peas; dried carrots; alfalfa flour; inulin; blueberry powder (or dried orange); dry apples, pomegranate, spinach and black currant powder; plantain; sodium chloride; Brewer's yeast; turmeric; marigold (or calendula) extract.
Grain-free food based on pumpkin	There is an option for pets prone to obesity, with a reduced calorie content and an increased amount of fiber, which significantly improves intestinal function. This is food for adult cats with the following flavors: quail, pumpkin and pomegranate; quail, pumpkin and pomegranate (for sterilized cats); herring, pumpkin and orange; duck, pumpkin and cantaloupe; venison, pumpkin and apple.	Nutrient content (data for food for sterilized animals is given in parentheses): protein - 44% (46%); fat - 20% (11%); fiber - 1.8% (5.5%); ash content - 8.7%.	Added vitamin B3 - 150 mg	Same supplements, except L-carnitine	Depending on the taste, the food contains 30% fresh meat (quail, herring, duck, venison) and 28% dehydrated meat (food for sterilized cats has 2% more of these components). The list of other ingredients is the same as the grain-free food, with the exception of minor changes: instead of potatoes, pea starch and pumpkin are used (5%); The hydrolyzate taken is not animal protein, but fish protein.
Food with a reduced protein and fat content for adult cats, containing quinoa (a pseudocereal, a source of vegetable protein).	Adding quinoa to your diet reduces cholesterol levels and has a positive effect on heart function. The following flavor varieties are available: duck, quinoa, cranberry and chamomile; lamb, quinoa, broccoli and asparagus; herring, quinoa, coconut and turmeric; quail, quinoa, coconut and turmeric; lamb, quinoa, fennel and mint.	protein - 30% (in feeds with lamb and duck there is more: lamb and broccoli - 40%, in others - 33%); fat - 16% (lamb with broccoli flavor food has 9%); fiber - from 2% to 2.5% (except for lamb with broccoli, this food contains 10% fiber).	The list of vitamins is the same as in pumpkin food	The list of microelements is the same, but the amounts of some components have changed: Choline chloride - 3000 mg; DL-Me - 7000 mg; taurine - 2500 mg. And also for different types of feed, the amount of microelement additives, expressed as a percentage, changes.	All flavors contain 8% quinoa seed extract and other main ingredients as follows: fresh duck meat - 20%, dried - 18%, dried cranberries and chamomile - 2.5% each; fresh lamb - 22%, dried lamb - 20%, dried broccoli and asparagus - 2.5% each; fresh and dried herring - 18% each, dried coconut and turmeric - 2.5% each; fresh and dried quail meat - 18% each, dried coconut and turmeric root - 2.5% each; fresh lamb - 20%, dried lamb - 18%, dried fennel and mint - 2.5% each. Other ingredients: Read also: Wood litter for cat litter – advantages, disadvantages, top best pea starch; dried whole eggs; flax seeds; dried herring; fish and chicken fat; inulin; plantain; potassium and sodium chlorides; dry brewer's yeast; calendula extract.

Table: cost of dry food N&D

Weight of packing	Grain-free	Low grain	With pumpkin	With quinoa
300 g	From 350 rub.	From 260 rub.	From 460 rub.	About 500 rub.
1.5 kg	From 1300 rub.	From 950 rub.	From 1500 rub. up to 1700 rub.	From 1700 rub.
5 kg	From 3400 rub.	From 2600 rub. up to 3500 rub.
10 kg	From 6100 rub.	From 5500 rub. up to 6500 rub.

Cimiao Line

The Kimiao line of food is declared on the official Farmina website as super premium food, but it does not contain fresh meat, but contains corn gluten. Therefore, this brand rather occupies an intermediate position between super-premium and simply premium. The food has a good composition of components, and is also attractive because it takes into account the differences in the development of the body of cats of different breeds at different periods of their life.

Kimiao food has three types of packaging (400 grams, 2 kg, 15 kg), each type of food is represented by its own packaging color

Table: composition of Cimiao dry food

Name of food	Nutritional value of the product	Nutritional supplements (per 1 kg)	Vitamins (per 1 kg)	Composition of the product
Cimiao Kitten (food for kittens up to twelve months). The packaging is dark green.	General composition of the product at 7% humidity: protein - 34%; fat - 24%; fiber - 1.9%; ash content - less than 7%.	Microelements: Choline chloride - 2500 mg; lutein (natural pigment for improving vision) – 5 mg; β-carotene - 5 mg; Zn - 255 mg; Mn - 200 mg; Fe - 118 mg; Cu - 47 mg; Selenite Na - 0.33 mg; DL-Me - 6500 mg; taurine - 2900 mg; L-lysine - 3000 mg; Ca - 1.2%; P - 0.9%; Mg - 0.08%.	Vitamins: A - 24000 IU; D3 – 1600 IU; E - 650 mg; C - 330 mg; B3 - 160 mg; B5 – 55 mg; B2 – 22 mg; B1 – 11 mg; K3 – 1.7 mg; H - 1.7 mg; B9 – 1.7 mg; B12 – 0.11 mg.	Main ingredients: dried chicken meat - 34%; rice - 12%; corn - 12%; dried fish - 6%; dried whole eggs - 4%. Additional components: chicken and fish oil; hydrolyzed animal protein; corn gluten; flax seeds; pea and sugar beet fibers; vegetable oil; Brewer's yeast.
Cimiao Chicken Adult Maintenance (food for adult cats with chicken flavor). The packaging is dark brown.	General composition of the product at 8% humidity: proteins - 32%; fats - 15%; fiber - 3.4%; ash content - 7%.	Microelements: Choline chloride - 1800 mg; lutein - 5 mg; β-carotene - 5 mg; Zn - 228 mg; Mn - 180 mg; Fe - 104 mg; Cu - 42 mg; selenite Na - 0.3 mg; DL-Me - 4400 mg; taurine - 2200 mg; L-lysine - 1500 mg; Ca - 1.1%; P - 0.9%; Mg - 0.08%.	Vitamins: A - 18000 IU; D3 – 1200 IU; E - 600 mg; C - 300 mg; B3 - 150 mg; B5 – 50 mg; B2 – 20 mg; B1 – 10 mg; B6 – 8.1 mg; K3 – 1.5 mg; H - 1.5 mg; B9 – 1.5 mg; B12 – 0.1 mg.	Main ingredients: dried chicken meat - 28%; rice - 20%; corn - 10%; dried fish - 6%; dried whole eggs - 4%. The additional components are the same as in the line above.
Cimiao Fish Adult Maintenance (food for adult cats with fish flavor). The packaging is dark blue.	The general composition of the product is the same as with chicken.	The list of microelements and vitamins completely coincides with the previous type of food		The composition differs only in the number of dried components: dried fish - 28%; dried chicken - 6%.
Cimiao Light (food for pets prone to weight gain). The packaging is dark olive color.	General composition of the product at 8% humidity: proteins - 40%; fats - 10%; fiber - 7.9%; ash content - about 7%.	The content of some organic substances that affect immunity and general health has been changed: Choline chloride - 2400 mg; taurine - 2600 mg; L-lysine - 4500 mg.	The amount of some vitamins has been increased: A - 22000 IU; D3 – 1500 IU.	Compound: dried chicken meat; corn; pea fiber; corn gluten; flax seeds; dried fish; rice; dried whole eggs; chicken and fish oil; hydrolyzed animal protein; plantain seeds; sugar beet pulp; vegetable oil; Brewer's yeast.
Cimiao Senior (food for animals over ten years old). The packaging is dark yellow.	General composition of the product at 8% humidity: proteins - 28%; fats - 23%; fiber - 2.1%; ash content - less than 6%.	Increased content of choline chloride (2600 mg) and amino acids: L-lysine HCl - 1200 mg; L-cystine - 500 mg; L-carnitine - 300 mg.	The amount of vitamins is the same as in the previous food	The list of ingredients is the same, with the addition of green tea and grape seed extracts.
Cimiao Neutered Male (for sterilized cats). Blue packaging.	General composition of the product at 8% humidity: proteins - 38%; fats - 10%; fiber - 6.5%; ash content - more than 7.5%.	The amount of choline chloride is 2400 mg, there is no L-lysine and L-cystine, L-carnitine is 300 mg. Increased content of microelements: Zn - 255 mg; Mn - 200 mg; Fe - 118 mg; Cu - 47 mg; Selenite Na - 0.33 mg; DL-Me - 4500 mg.	The amount of vitamins is the same	The list of ingredients is the same as Cimiao Light food
Cimiao Neutered Female (for sterilized cats). Pink packaging.	General composition of the product at 8% humidity: proteins - 34%; fats - 10%; fiber - 6.4%; ash content - 7.5%.	The amount of vitamins and nutritional supplements is the same		The list of ingredients is similar to the previous one
Cimiao Hairball (food for eliminating hairball problems - with high fiber content). The packaging is dark turquoise.	General composition of the product at 8% humidity: proteins - 34%; fats - 15%; fiber - 8%; ash content - 7%.	The list of supplements is the same as for adult cats, with minor changes: Choline chloride - 2200 mg; DL-Me - 4500 mg; taurine - 2400 mg; L-lysine - 2500 mg; L-carnitine - 3000 mg; Mg - 0.07%.	The content of vitamins A (18000 IU) and D3 (1200 IU) is reduced.	The list of ingredients is similar to the previous one
Cimiao Delicious (for cats with sensitive digestion). The packaging is light olive color.	General composition of the product at 8% humidity: proteins - 33%; fats - 22%; fiber - 2.1%; ash content - 6.6%.	Compared to the previous food, the amount of DL-methionine (4900 mg) and L-carnitine (350 mg) has been changed, L-lysane is absent	Vitamin content is the same as Cimiao Light	The list of ingredients is similar to the previous one
Cimiao Persian (food for Persian cats). The packaging is dark purple.	General composition of the product at 8% humidity: proteins - 30%; fats - 22%; fiber - 6.6%; ash content - less than 6%.	The quantity of the following elements has been changed: Choline chloride - 2400 mg; DL-Me - 1000 mg; taurine - 2900 mg; L-lysine - 1400 mg; L-cystine - 1200 mg; Ca - 0.9%; P - 0.7%.	Vitamin content is the same as Cimiao Light	The list of ingredients is similar to the previous one

Matisse line (“Matisse”)

The Matisse line is a premium class food. It does not contain wheat, has several different flavors, and is well balanced in composition (food for kittens is provided). This brand represents not only dry food, but also wet food.

The Matisse line includes both dry and wet food

Table: composition of Matisse dry food

Name	Nutritional value of the product	Composition of the product	Mineral and vitamin supplements (per 1 kg)
Matisse Kitten (food for kittens up to twelve months, pregnant and lactating cats). The packaging is dark blue.	General composition of the product at 7% humidity: protein - 36%; fat - 14%; fiber - 0.9%; ash - 7.3%.	Main products: dried chicken meat - 36%; rice - 20%; dried fish - 6%; dried whole eggs - 4%. Other components: chicken and fish oil; corn; corn gluten; animal protein; beet pulp; vegetable oil; yeast.	Vitamins and microelements: A - 18000 IU; D3 – 1800 IU; E - 180 mg; C - 180 mg; B3 - 45 mg; B5 – 18 mg; B2 – 9 mg; B6 – 7.2; B1 – 5.4 mg; K3 – 1.8 mg; H - 0.45 mg; B9 – 0.54 mg; B12 – 0.07 mg; Choline chloride - 3000 mg; Zn - 228 mg; Mn - 150 mg; Fe - 104 mg; Cu - 50 mg; selenite Na - 0.22 mg; DL-Me - 3000 mg; taurine - 2900 mg; Ca - 1.25%; P - 1%; Mg - 0.09%.
Matisse Chicken & Turkey (food for adult cats with poultry flavor) Blue packaging.	The general composition of the product at a humidity of eight percent: protein - 32%; fat - 11%; fiber - 1.2%; ash - 6.6% tenths.	Main products: dried chicken and turkey meat - 32%; rice - 25%; dried carrots and spinach - 2% each. Other components: chicken and fish oil; corn; dried fish; dried whole eggs; corn gluten; animal protein; beet pulp; vegetable oil; brewer's yeast.	Vitamins and microelements (per kilogram): A - 16000 IU; D3 – 1600 IU; E - 160 mg; C - 100 mg; B3 - 40 mg; B5 – 16 mg; B2 – 8 mg; B6 – 6.4; B1 – 4.8 mg; K3 – 1.6 mg; H - 0.4 mg; B9 – 0.48 mg; B12 – 0.06 mg; Choline chloride - 2200 mg; Zn - 228 mg; Mn - 150 mg; Fe - 104 mg; Cu - 50 mg; selenite Na - 0.22 mg; DL-Me - 3000 mg; taurine - 1800 mg; Ca - 0.98%; P - 0.85%; Mg - 0.08%.
Matisse Salmon & Tuna (food for adult cats with fish flavor). The packaging is dark blue.	The general composition of the product is the same as Matisse Chicken & Turkey	Main products: dried salmon and tuna - 10% each; rice - 20%. Other components: dried chicken meat; chicken and fish oil; corn; dried fish; dried whole eggs; corn gluten; animal protein; beet pulp; vegetable oil; brewer's yeast.	Nutritional supplements like Matisse Chicken & Turkey
Matisse Chicken & Rice (food for adult cats with chicken flavor). The packaging is dark burgundy.	The general composition of the product is the same as the previous food	Main products (in percent): dried chicken meat - 32%; rice - 25%. Other components: chicken and fish oil; corn; dried fish; dried whole eggs; corn gluten; animal protein; beet pulp; vegetable oil; brewer's yeast.	Nutritional supplements, same as previous food
Matisse Neutered (food for sterilized cats). The packaging is light gray.	General composition of the product at a humidity of 9%: protein - 31%; fat - 11%; fiber - 5.9%; ash - 6.6%.	Main products: dried chicken meat - 32%; rice - 25%; pea fiber - 8%; beet pulp - 6%. Other components: chicken and fish oil; corn; dried fish; dried whole eggs; corn gluten; animal protein; vegetable oil; plantain seeds; brewer's yeast.	The quantity of the following components has been changed: vitamin C - 160 mg; Choline chloride - 2500 mg; Ca - 0.9%. Added starch - 18.5%.

Cost of dry food "Matisse":

400 g - from 250 rubles;
1.5 kg - from 770 rub.;
10 kg - from 3400 rub.

Matisse wet food line

produces only premium wet food under the Matisse brand. The company offers three varieties of this product with different tastes:

Pieces in sauce. Nutritional composition: protein - at least 5.5%, fat - 4%, fiber - 0.5%. Added vitamins A, D3 and E. Calorie content - 74 kcal/100 g. Can weight - 450 g, it is designed for the daily feeding requirement for a medium-sized cat. Available flavors: beef;
beef and chicken;
chicken;
beef and turkey with vegetables.

Mousse. Nutritional composition: protein - 9.5%, fat - 6%, fiber - 0.4%. Added vitamins A, D3, E and taurine. Calorie content - 88 kcal/100 g. Can weight - 80 g. The daily feeding rate for a cat can be from three to five pieces. Flavors available:

beef;

chicken;

cod;

lamb;

rabbit;

salmon;

sardines;

veal.

Mousses are complete food for cats without dyes or preservatives.

Pate. Nutritional composition: protein - 7.5%, fat - 5%, fiber - 0.5%. The same vitamins and taurine were added. The calorie content is the same as the mousse. The weight of one can is 400 g. And it is enough to feed a cat daily. Flavors:

chicken;

rabbit;

salmon;

veal.

Matisse pates are presented as canned food in metal cans weighing 400 grams

Currently, only mousse of all types is available for sale, its cost starts from 30 rubles.

Fun Cat line

The Fan Ket brand belongs to economy class food, but it contains a fairly large percentage of protein of animal origin. Beet pulp, included in the list of its components, contributes to the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. For its class, this food is a good product. This brand offers only two flavors:

chicken (composed of 25% chicken meal and 10% meat meal);
fish (this food also contains 25% chicken meal, 8% fish meal and 5% meat meal).

The food also contains:

wheat flour;
corn;
chicken fat;
animal proteins;
beet pulp.

The list of added vitamins is the same as that of other dry foods, but with a reduced content. Nutritional composition:

protein - 27%;
fat - 10%;
fiber - 2.7%.

Two types of packaging:

2.4 kg - from 500 rubles;
20 kg - from 3100 rub.

Vet Life line

Experts have developed a number of dietary foods under the Vet Life brand for complete nutrition of cats suffering from various diseases. The composition of these foods includes the same ingredients as the Kimiao food, but specially selected additives are aimed at solving pet health problems.

There are many reviews about the positive effect of such a diet on the health of pets, although you can switch to such a diet only after consulting a veterinarian.

The following types of dietary feeds of this line are offered:

Vet Life Cat Hairball - helps remove hair from the intestines;
Vet Life Cat Diabetic - recommended for diabetes mellitus, as it is aimed at controlling glucose levels;
Vet Life Cat Gastrointestinal - intended for nutrition during inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract;
Vet Life Cat Neutered Male - designed for neutered cats;
Vet Life Cat Neutered Female - intended for sterilized cats;
Vet Life Cat Obesity is a weight loss food;
Vet Life Cat Renal - provides dietary nutrition for renal and heart failure;
Vet Life Cat Struvite - designed to dissolve struvite uroliths;
Vet Life Cat Struvite Management - intended for the treatment and prevention of relapses of struvite urolithiasis and idiopathic cystitis;
Vet Life Cat UltraHypo - recommended for food allergies and/or food intolerances;
Vet Life Cat Hepatic - used for chronic liver failure;
Vet Life Cat Cardiac - supports heart function in chronic heart failure.

Cost (depending on the type of feed):

400 g - from 280 rub. up to 420 rubles;
2 kg - from 800 rub. up to 1900 rub.;
5 kg - from 2200 rub. up to 4500 rub.

Video: a veterinarian about the food produced by the company

Reviews of Farmina food for cats

Farmina N&D cat food, like all high-quality diets, does not require advertising. Perhaps that is why few people know about them. However, on some forums you can find reviews about this brand of food, the overwhelming majority of which are positive.

Reviews from veterinarians

Veterinarians speak favorably of Farmina food, noting its highest quality, rich assortment and excellent, 100% natural composition. Unfortunately, not all cats like it - especially those who previously ate cheap food. The taste enhancers contained in economy options act on the taste buds of cats in the same way as fast food on their owners, as a result of which the exquisite taste of natural meat does not make any impression on them.

Experts advise not to rush to suddenly switch animals from their usual diet to elite food. This should be done gradually, over 1-1.5 months, mixing a small amount of new food with the cat’s usual diet. When the animal gets used to its unusual taste, you can completely abandon the previous food.

Feedback from cat owners

Dear readers, your opinion is very important to us - therefore, we will be glad to receive reviews about Farmina cat food in the comments, they will be useful to other users!

Snezhana, Milan

I dearly love cats of all breeds, but the Scottish Straights evoke the warmest feelings in me. For as long as I can remember, a cat and a female cat of this breed have always lived in my parents’ house. After getting married and moving to Europe, I remained faithful to the family tradition: I had a couple of equally handsome men. My mother prepares fresh food for her pets every day - chopped rabbit or turkey with the addition of carrots, boiled rice or buckwheat. I do things a little differently: I buy Farmina holistic food for my cats. I like that it consists almost entirely of meat, does not contain harmful additives, but is literally filled with vitamins and minerals. My cats gobble it up on both cheeks and look great and feel even better - they play and frolic all day long!

Emma, Tomsk

My cat went through many sad days with me - he moved with me from apartment to apartment, he knew what loneliness and hunger were, how they kicked and kicked just because they caught your eye... When everything got better in my life, I I wanted to give the cat all the best. He immediately liked the dog cat and the scratching post; it took him a little longer to get used to the harness and leash, but he didn’t even sniff the food – Farmina, the best that was on sale. I cried, and persuaded him, and poked my nose at him - to no avail! Then a veterinarian I knew explained to me what was happening: cats, accustomed to cheap food, are reluctant to eat holistic foods - the smell and taste are not the same. Over time, however, he reconciled himself and began to eat, but he still doesn’t eat it in its pure form, even though he has to throw in a few of the old food.

Lydia, Stavropol

I buy Farmina food for my cat. Most of all she likes boar with an apple - such is my ferocious predator! In fact, the food is excellent: my kisulya looked better on it, like a movie star - the fur shines like a mirror, it has become thicker and softer. Previously, as soon as she ate something inappropriate, she immediately vilified it. And since I switched to this food, my stomach problems have stopped; she goes to the potty once every two days. True, this kind of food is quite expensive here, but my son and daughter-in-law help me - they take care of cats, they also gave me my kitty cat, they feed their animals only Farmina and they say that they have never seen better food.

Oksana, Kaliningrad

From my late aunt I inherited an elderly tabby cat, Matvey, suffering from urolithiasis. He was operated on (very successfully), treated, but warned not to use any cheap food - not less than premium. I decided not to save money - I buy him Farmina with an orange, it goes with a bang! I've been on this food for a year now, I'm used to it, but ignores others. She feels fine, the urolithiasis does not return.

What other products for cats does it produce?

Under the VIT-ACTIVE brand, the company produces a number of vitamin complexes to maintain the health of pets. This series includes:

“Cat Health Formula” is a vitamin and mineral complex that fully meets the needs of healthy and active pets;
vitamins for neutered cats and female cats - contain substances aimed at preventing urolithiasis;
complex for cats over seven years old;
vitamins for kittens;
vitamins for pregnant and lactating cats;
the “Cat Hair Health” complex not only helps improve the condition of the skin and coat, but also ensures that physiological needs for vitamins and minerals are met.

If you feed your pet natural food, then it is necessary to add vitamins to the diet. In ready-made food, vitamins are already included in the composition and can be included separately in a cat’s diet only on the recommendation of a veterinarian.

Vitamin complexes should be given to your pet only after consultation with a veterinarian

Advantages and disadvantages

Quite a good vitamin and mineral complex.
Meat content - at least 20%.
Very few or no grains.
The use of nitrogen helps preserve the natural qualities of the product.
Extensive range of both dry and wet food.

The price tag for the product is high, which means that not everyone will be able to buy Farmina food even from time to time.
The developed food formulas are offered to both adult cats and kittens, although it is better to feed babies a little differently.
The plus turns into a minus, namely, a large amount of protein leads to the fact that older or lazy animals quickly get fat.
The percentage of components is not always indicated.

Get to know interesting cat breeds with the help of our encyclopedia: Bambino, American Wirehair, Ragamuffin.

Table: which foods may be suitable to replace Farmina products

Brand name	What can be replaced	Reasons for selection
N&D. Grain-free and low-grain dry food of the holistic class.	Grain-free food from Canadian manufacturer Orijen Cat	all ingredients are of natural origin; a large percentage of fresh meat (20%) and dried (15%); contains: fish; vegetables; fruits; seaweed; herbs; many nutritional supplements.
Cimiao. Super premium dry food.	English food "Arden Grange"	contains a large amount of animal protein due to the inclusion of fresh meat or fish (26%), fish flour (24%), and whole eggs; chicken and fish oil are added; Potatoes are a source of carbohydrates; Vitamin supplements are available.
Matisse. Premium dry food.	Swiss food "Husse"	The list of ingredients for these two foods is largely the same. Differences: “Husse” contains wheat and cellulose, and “Matisse” contains beet pulp and pea fiber; There are differences in the herbs added and the amount of vitamins and minerals.
Matisse. Wet food.	Premium wet food Happy Cat, produced in Germany	The composition of Happy Cat indicates the percentage of the main components: poultry (21%); lamb (8%). But there are many vitamins and minerals.
Fun Cat. Economy class dry food.	Russian-made Puffins food	It has a good composition for economy class. However, unlike “Fan Ket”, the content of components of animal origin is not indicated in it (this is typical for foods of this group). The total amount of protein is 26%, fat is 12%. Few vitamins and minerals added.
Vet Life Cat. Dietary food for cats.	Hill's super premium food produced in the USA and the Netherlands	Offers a large selection of dietary food for pets. There is also food for healthy cats. The products are produced in dry and wet form.

Photo gallery: food that can replace Farmina

Arden Grange is a super premium English food

Orijen Cat grain-free food belongs to the holistic class

Happy Cat food is premium class

Like any economy class food, Puffins has low nutritional values

Hill's cat food belongs to the super premium class and occupies quite high positions in the modern world market

“Husse” is a Swedish brand, but the Husse food supplied to our country is produced in Belgium

Feed composition

To familiarize readers with the composition of Farmina food, we decided to choose the most popular diet - N&D grain-free food containing chicken and pomegranate. This is a complete, balanced diet for animals over 1 year old, fully satisfying the cat’s needs for proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Below is an overview of the composition of Farmina cat food.

The percentage of nutrients included in this food is as follows:

44 percent protein;
20 percent fats and oils;
8.5 percent ash;
1.8 percent fiber.

Everything is within normal limits. This is an ideally balanced food for an active, mobile, unsterilized cat with free access outside the apartment or house.

It should be noted that about 70 percent of this nutrition comes from meat and fish (fresh and dehydrated), while the remaining 30 percent is given to plant components no less useful than proteins - fruits, vegetables and medicinal herbs. The presence of the latter component is extremely important for the health of the cat. Remember how your pet carefully and thoughtfully selects the only medicinal herbs known to her among the thickets of weeds and eats them with great pleasure. As for vegetables and fruits, Farmina food includes carrots (dried), apples, oranges, blueberries and black currants - everything your cat likes to eat.

You shouldn’t be surprised at the presence of such a component as brewer’s yeast in the food. They significantly improve the condition of the coat and skin, help cope with dandruff and make your pet’s coat thick, fluffy and shiny.

At the end of the list we see turmeric root, sodium chloride and chondroprotectors, the percentage of which is not indicated, but, as laboratory tests show, the content of these components does not exceed normal limits.