Farmina - dog food from an Italian manufacturer

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.

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.

Farmina N&D dog food - reviews

Farmina N&D dry food has been sold in Russia for many years, during which time many reviews have appeared about it. Below we have collected several new ones (for 2022) found on the Internet.

Customer Reviews

Natalya writes:

Farmina ND food was recommended to us by the breeder. The granules are small, a little moist, the Spitz dog really likes it. No allergies were identified. Price - quality justifies itself! The food can spoil in the sun, I had an unpleasant experience, now I store it in the refrigerator. I will buy it constantly!

Looking for a replacement for Proplana, I took Farmina, N&D, low grain, with chicken and pomegranate. The composition of the food is really good, but it didn’t suit my dog ​​at all. In the second week of feeding, dandruff appeared, and the smell from the “exit” became very smelly. This is definitely because of the food, because after changing to another, everything went away.

Julia writes:

This food suits my little Yorkie, she eats with appetite and has no allergies. I bought it on ozone. The packaging is intact, without damage, expiration date is up to 10, 2022. I am happy with the purchase, the price is much cheaper than in regular pet stores. The only thing I didn’t like was that there was no clasp.

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.

Price and where to buy

You can buy Farmina ND food in many pet stores, for example:

1. "MAGIZOO.ru" (link):
   Packaging 0.8 kg - from 611 rubles;
2. Packaging 2.5 kg - from 1453 rubles;
3. Packaging 7 kg - from RUB 3,621;
4. Packaging 12 kg - from 5320 rub.
5. "Yandex Market" ():
   Packaging 0.8 kg - from 672 rubles;
6. Packaging 2.5 kg - from 1205 rubles;
7. Packaging 7 kg - from 2970 rubles;
8. Packaging 12 kg - from 5697 rub.

The prices indicated are current as of October 2022 and may vary greatly depending on the feed option. For the exact cost, see the pet store websites using the links above.

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.

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.

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.