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.
Owner reviews
Leonid, owner of the Scottish Fold cat
:
“My pet is a purebred Scotsman, and the doctor warned us that urolithiasis may develop with age - this is typical for this breed. Therefore, starting this year, they began to give STRUVITE FELINE from the FARMINA company as a preventative measure. The cat is already 5 years old, and so far everything is ok - we take tests regularly, all indicators are normal. We are pleased with the effect!”
Sveta, breeder of a mongrel cat:
“In her old age, our Musya began to have heart problems - the doctor said that heart failure had developed and she needed support for the heart muscle, and recommended CARDIAC food. We read reviews on the Internet and bought a pack. Well, what can I say - the doctor turned out to be right - VetLife cat food is something with something! Our beloved came to life, became active, although not as much as before, but it is understandable - the years take their toll. I hope we extended her life by a couple of years thanks to this miracle!”
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.
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.
Feeding rate
In addition to reviews of Farmina coma for cats, owners need to familiarize themselves with feeding standards.
- For kittens aged 1 to 3 months, the daily intake of dry food is only 30-50 grams.
- From three to six months – 60-70 grams of food.
- For kittens that have reached the age of 7-12 months, the dosage must be increased to 70-80 grams of food per day.
Next, the daily food intake is calculated not according to age, but relative to the weight of the cat.
- For cats weighing 2 kilograms, 27 to 40 grams of food should be given per day.
- For pets weighing three kilograms – 35-55 grams.
- If a cat weighs four kilograms, then she needs 45-65 grams of food per day.
- For cats that have reached the 5 kilogram mark - 50-80 grams.
- Cats weighing 6 kilograms need 60-90 grams of food.
The amount of food for one weight category varies depending on the pet’s lifestyle. If an animal leads an active lifestyle, then it needs more food. And if the cat is lazy and moves little, then, accordingly, it needs much less food per day.
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).
Farmina food lines
In order for your pet to receive all the beneficial components from its diet, it must contain a sufficient amount of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, as well as vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
It is necessary to take into account the fact that the most favorable source of protein for cats is animal protein, because pets are carnivores by nature. Scientists have proven that they cannot be considered completely domesticated, because they have completely retained all the habits and behavioral patterns of their wild ancestors and brothers.
- For this reason, protein in Farmina food is represented only by animal sources, such as lamb, chicken eggs, chicken, fish, etc.
- To saturate the diet with the required amount of amino acids, fish and chicken fat is used, as well as vegetable oils, including flaxseed.
- Their presence in the diet allows you to control inflammatory processes in the body and also maintain the health of the skin and coat.
The carbohydrate component is taken from corn and oats, the complex type of carbohydrates, as well as fiber are extracted from beet pulp and plant seeds such as plantain.
Absolutely all food lines contain prebiotics, which help ease intestinal function.
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.
