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.
Reviews
Lyudmila Vladimirovna, owner of the Siamese cat Figaro:
“Our “king” doesn’t eat anything, so we have to buy only premium food. A couple of months ago I saw a line of new Matisse food in my pet store and decided to test it. I took 100 grams to try, the cat ate it with pleasure, there were no stomach problems. As a result, we completely switched to Salmon & Tuna, it contains fish, and my favorite simply adores it.”
Vitaly, owner of the cat Marusya:
“The cat was picked up on the street, taken out and raised into a real beauty. She is not particularly picky, but you always want to pamper her with something tasty. As a result of trial and error, Matisse food from Farmina was chosen. I alternate between different diets, but with more emphasis on meat compositions. I’m glad that the food is produced in Italy, and this is Europe - quality standards and all that.”
Olga and Pavel Ivanov, owners of two British:
“Initially we fed our cats premium food, tried many brands, but in the end we settled on Matisse. Both the animals and we are happy. Firstly, we are pleased with the composition, rich in vitamins and microelements (we always pay attention to this). Secondly, the price itself is reasonable, plus we buy it in 10 or 20 kg bags at once. Thirdly, Fagot and Laska have accepted the entire diet perfectly, they eat everything that is given to them appetizingly and do not get sick.”
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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.
Cost of dry and wet food Farmina
Prices shown are current as of early 2021 and may vary depending on the place 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.
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.
Farmina Matisse Kitten - good premium food
Yes, in the “baby” food “Matisse” of the “Farmina” brand there are grains and vague ingredients described in general terms, but the proportion of animal proteins here is also quite high. Having weighed the pros and cons of Farmina Matisse Kitten, we can confidently say that this product has a number of advantages compared to other foods belonging to the premium segment.
We believe that Farmina Matisse food has a very good rating, and the rating is clearly in the middle. These indicators are confirmed by its composition, so the kitten depicted on the packaging of this diet does not have many reasons to be sad.
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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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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:
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| Depending on the type of food, the main ingredients may be:
The list of other components is the same:
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| Low grain | All foods of this type are intended for adult cats; they contain a small amount of cereal products:
These grains are perfectly digestible by animals. Flavor varieties available:
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| 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:
Other ingredients:
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| 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:
| Nutrient content (data for food for sterilized animals is given in parentheses):
| 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:
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| 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:
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| 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:
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:
Other ingredients:
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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:
| Microelements:
| Vitamins:
| Main ingredients:
Additional components:
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| Cimiao Chicken Adult Maintenance (food for adult cats with chicken flavor). The packaging is dark brown. | General composition of the product at 8% humidity:
| Microelements:
| Vitamins:
| Main ingredients:
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:
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| Cimiao Light (food for pets prone to weight gain). The packaging is dark olive color. | General composition of the product at 8% humidity:
| The content of some organic substances that affect immunity and general health has been changed:
| The amount of some vitamins has been increased:
| Compound:
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| Cimiao Senior (food for animals over ten years old). The packaging is dark yellow. | General composition of the product at 8% humidity:
| Increased content of choline chloride (2600 mg) and amino acids:
| 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:
| 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:
| 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:
| 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:
| The list of supplements is the same as for adult cats, with minor changes:
| 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:
| 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:
| The quantity of the following elements has been changed:
| 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:
| Main products:
Other components:
| Vitamins and microelements:
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| Matisse Chicken & Turkey (food for adult cats with poultry flavor) Blue packaging. | The general composition of the product at a humidity of eight percent:
| Main products:
Other components:
| Vitamins and microelements (per kilogram):
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| 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:
Other components:
| 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):
Other components:
| 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%:
| Main products:
Other components:
| The quantity of the following components has been changed:
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.
- beef;
Mousses are complete food for cats without dyes or preservatives.
- chicken;
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.
