07/04/2018 Caring owners usually buy well-known brands of food for their pets. One of the most reputable brands of food for cats is Farmina: the product line includes diets for cats of all ages, with different health characteristics. If you want your pet to stay healthy and active for many years, think about what his diet consists of?
Farmina cat food is rich in beneficial microelements; each line offers several flavors. Experts also took into account the characteristics of the cat’s body - for example, the need to periodically get rid of fur accumulated in the stomach.
Brand history
Farmina has been around for more than half a century. In 1965, the company had a different name - “Russo Feed” and produced agricultural feed. The founder of the company, Italian Francesco Russo, subsequently transferred the business to his son, and already under Russo Jr. the company changed its specialization, starting to produce food for pets.
The turning point was the collaboration and then the merger with the British company Farmina Pet Foods, which conducted research on nutritional needs and created formulas for a complete diet for pets.
Today, the brand maintains an expert approach to the creation of cat food: Farmina Pet Foods works closely with the Federico Veterinary University and the Italian Veterinary Association (SCIVAC). Farmina nutritionists and experts from SCIVAC conduct extensive research, the results of which can be found in congress proceedings and specialized journals, for example, the British Journal of Nutrition.
Nutrition and health
The brand's specialists have created a series of professional feeds. Vet Life vegetarian diets are 12 types of specialized nutrition that are recommended for various chronic diseases in cats or are designed to help pets overcome illnesses.
The brand's assortment includes formulas that are optimal for kidney (Renal) and liver (Hepatic) diseases. For many purebred animals, special foods for diabetes (Diabetic), urolithiasis (Struvite), and heart failure are also relevant. You cannot change your pet’s diet on your own—medicated food is prescribed by a doctor.
Farmina Vet Life diet food has been receiving excellent reviews for many years. The professional series also includes special food for sterilized or neutered animals and a separate Hairball recipe that helps remove hairballs.
For any occasion
In addition to medical nutrition, the professional line includes products in the Team Breeder category - they are bought by nursery owners. The line includes 14 menu options in practical 10 kg packages. Many breeders around the world prefer this kind of diet for animals.
Commercial product segment - Natural & Delicious (N&D), CIMiAO, Matisse and Fun Cat lines. These are products of different classes, significantly different in composition. Our store offers only the Natural & Delicious (N&D) line.
Only benefits: Natural & Delicious (N&D) line
This series includes two varieties of diets: grain-free (easily identified by the green leaf on the package) and low-grain (with a yellow leaf). 70% of the manufacturer’s grain-free diets are products of animal origin - primarily meat of various types, and potatoes are used instead of grains.
The line includes six variations of diets: for kittens, for adult animals (chicken + pomegranate, cod + orange, boar meat and apple, lamb + blueberries). The brand offers special food for sterilized animals. You can choose any desired pack volume - 0.3 kg, 1.5 kg, 5 kg and 10 kg.
Natural & Delicious (N&D) low grain formulas are specially formulated to contain spelled (wild wheat) and oats, which are richer and healthier for cats than corn and wheat.
Price and where to buy
You can buy Farmina ND food in many pet stores, for example:
- "MAGIZOO.ru" (link):
- Packaging 0.8 kg - from 611 rubles;
- Packaging 2.5 kg - from 1453 rubles;
- Packaging 7 kg - from RUB 3,621;
- Packaging 12 kg - from 5320 rub.
- "Yandex Market" ():
- Packaging 0.8 kg - from 672 rubles;
- Packaging 2.5 kg - from 1205 rubles;
- Packaging 7 kg - from 2970 rubles;
- Packaging 12 kg - from 5697 rub.
The prices shown are current as of October 2021 and may vary greatly depending on the feed option. For the exact cost, see the pet store websites using the links above.
Wet or dry?
When choosing cat food, pay attention first of all to the substances it contains, the balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Farmina's high-quality diets (both dry and wet) have a balanced composition and are rich in nutrients and vitamins. It happens that pets, for some unknown reason, prefer either “crackers” or pieces in jelly. If we talk about the convenience of the owner, then dry food wins - it can lie in a bowl for several hours and not spoil. Another advantage noted by veterinarians is that dry food allows the animal to better maintain oral hygiene.
Wet food is recommended for kittens and adult animals during periods of recovery from illness. It is also preferable for cats, for whom it is important to increase the level of fluid in the body. If you are the owner of an animal that has an increased risk of urolithiasis, you should definitely stick to a wet diet (choose a special series of food).
Pay attention to the energy value of different types of product. Dry food is more concentrated. There will be more nutrients in a smaller amount of feed - that is, it is more economical.
Farmina composition
The composition of the feed included in this line includes the following elements:
High-quality protein sources that are exclusively of animal origin. This could be poultry, for example, fresh chicken fillet, which can be successfully combined with dehydrated meat. They cover the need for proteins, which play an important role in the functioning of the body.
- Please note that the protein source is meat products;
- Carefully selected carbohydrates. A common option is spelled, which is essentially a type of wheat. Oats are sometimes added as an addition. When it comes to grain-free varieties, the source of carbohydrates is potatoes. It is not dangerous for cats suffering from allergic reactions.
- Fiber, necessary for the normal functioning of digestive processes. Typically, manufacturers use dried carrots or apples, pea or beet fiber;
- Fatty acids (both saturated and unsaturated). This is: chicken or fish oil.
- Natural preservatives.
- Natural antioxidants. This is: rosemary extract.
- Tocopherols, simply put, are vitamin E.
What lines of brand food can you buy?
Food and canned food marked Cibau belong to the “super-premium” class. They include useful ingredients that have a positive effect on the pet's condition. Farmina offers functional foods that take into account the needs of cats and dogs. Products with this mark are processed in the digestive tract by almost 90%. Essentially, this is a complete food. It includes:
- Protein ingredients of animal origin. First of all, we are talking about chicken, lamb and fish. The listed products are in the required concentration in the feed. They fully satisfy the dog or cat’s need for proteins and essential amino acids;
- Fish oil with an optimal balance of fatty acids. They improve the coat of cats, in addition, they reduce inflammatory processes occurring inside the body;
- Carbohydrate ingredients that are easily absorbed in the animal's digestive tract. First of all, we are talking about corn and rice. They provide your pet with enough energy;
- The composition does not contain genetically modified components, as well as preservatives of synthetic origin.
Among other food lines that deserve attention, I would like to mention Farmina Sensitive. This belongs to the “super-premium” category. The degree of product digestibility is about 85%. Additional ingredients are added to food intended for dogs, including dried brewer's yeast, antioxidants, vitamins, sugar beet fiber, vitamins, taurine, L-carnitine and other substances necessary to ensure the normal condition of the animal.
An extensive range allows you to make an informed choice. There are products for puppies of various breeds. Special diets are provided for pregnant bitches and dogs in the process of feeding their young.
The developers of Farmin provide food for dogs of different sizes, subject to a sufficient level of physical activity. In addition, you can find food for pets during periods of increased stress, which are characterized by increased energy value.
Composition analysis
The most popular among all the brand’s products is Natural & Delicious (N&D) grain-free food with chicken and pomegranate. The manufacturer positions it as a complete diet for adult animals, which fully takes into account their needs. How do experts evaluate this type of nutrition?
Nutrient composition of this food:
- Proteins - 44% (slightly above average, but within acceptable limits);
- Fat and oils - 20% (high);
- Fiber - 1.8% (below average);
- Ash content - 8.5% (normal).
These nutrient proportions are suitable for animals that lead an active lifestyle. The manufacturer specifically emphasizes that 70% of the composition is products of animal origin and 30% is of plant origin (vegetables and fruits, healthy herbs).
The complete list of all ingredients is an impressive list of 28 items, of which about 9 items are herbal extracts and healthy additives.
The recipe is based on the ingredients at the top of the list:
- fresh boneless chicken meat - 30%;
- dehydrated chicken meat - 28%;
- potato;
- chicken fat;
- dehydrated whole chicken eggs.
Additional ingredients are fresh and dehydrated herring, fish oil and hydrolyzed animal proteins. This is followed by plant fibers (peas), fruits and vegetables (in particular apples, carrots, fresh orange), herbs and berries (dried alfalfa and pomegranate powder, blueberries, black currants, plantain, calendula flower extract). Additives - vitamin-rich brewer's yeast, crushed turmeric root (normalizes metabolism and reduces cholesterol in the blood), chondroprotectors (helps maintain healthy joints), sodium chloride.
The recipe has a decent basis and does not cause any complaints regarding the ratio of the constituent substances. The animal proteins included in the menu by the manufacturer (chicken meat and eggs) are easily digestible. Herring contains a number of useful substances necessary for predators. Chicken and fish oil, also included in the feed, are a source of lipids.
Carbohydrates - potatoes, apples and spinach. The amount of vitamins and microelements with which the food is enriched is impressive. In addition, the formula contains salt. Most likely, it was added to encourage the animal to drink more fluids (drinking plenty of fluids can reduce the risk of urinary tract diseases).
Features of holistic food
Farmina presents high-quality dry food belonging to the “holistic” category. In addition to food intended for healthy animals, there is food for pets with health problems. For example, Farmina presents food for cats with urolithiasis, suffering from intestinal disorders, for pets with diabetes or overweight, and so on. The catalog shows the main types offered for sale.
All feed components are fully tested. This is necessary in order to ensure decent quality food. We recommend taking a look at the Natural&Delicious Farmina food line (denoted by the abbreviation N&D). This is Farmina food intended for dogs. Belongs to the holistic category. What does it mean? The composition includes only those elements that are of natural origin. The brand sells food that provides complete nutrition. This food is great for four-legged animals that have problems with the digestive system. This series is close to the natural menu of pets.
Advantages of Farmina cat food
A balanced composition is the main advantage of the brand’s products. When creating new recipes, the manufacturer is based on serious scientific research and takes into account the needs of cats of different ages and health conditions.
The series of feeds are varied, but all products are different:
- environmentally friendly - there are no harmful preservatives or artificial colors in the composition;
- a wide selection of flavors - there is a suitable option for the most demanding pets;
- additional content of probiotics to aid digestion.
The online store “World of Tails” offers Farmina cat food in packages of various sizes. If you find it difficult to choose the type of food or your pet has special needs, contact our managers, they will help you choose the right diet for your pet.
