A cat is not just a pet. Although she is not so attached to the owners as a dog, it is these representatives of the cat family that create a cozy atmosphere in the house. It is not in vain that they say that the house is where your cat is.
Caring for cats is much easier than watching dogs: they do not need to be walked and trained daily. But this does not mean that you should not pay attention to what a furry friend eats.
Dry food for cats "Farmina"
More than fifty years ago, a company was opened, which after many years became known as "Farmina". A large company produces dry food for cats and dogs. Farmina is distinguished not only by the high quality of its products, but also by its love for animals.
The company never stops searching for the best solutions. Constant cooperation with veterinarians and leading experts allows you to create the best feed that will not harm cats.
But not every owner of a cat or cat can afford to buy expensive feed. Therefore, Farmina has developed several lines of goodies for your pets.
Grainless dry feed
From veterinarians receives the best reviews of dry food for cats Farmina N&D Grain Free. The feed belongs to the class of holistic, that is, it does not include crops. More than seventy percent of all the ingredients used to create the feed are high quality meat components. The remaining thirty percent are fruits and vegetables.
The food is perfect for cats of all ages. It does not contain GMOs and gluten, but is enriched with vitamins and minerals. Foods of the holistic class help not only cope with obesity in cats, but also prevent it. Due to the high energy value, cats do not need a lot of food per day.
But holisticists also have several drawbacks. Firstly, the price of feed is quite high. And secondly, it is difficult to find. Food of this class is sold only in specialized stores.
Low Grain Feed
Reviews of Farmina low-grain cat food N&D LOW ANCESTRAL GRAIN are also positive. It no longer belongs to holistic, but it is located much higher than the super premium class.
The composition of the feed includes sixty percent of meat products, twenty percent of fruits and vegetables, and twenty percent of crops, namely spelled and oats. It is worth noting that corn, which is harmful to cats, is not added to the feed.
Like holistic, this food helps to cope with obesity, and is also great for sterilized and neutered pets.
Cimiao Super Premium Food
"Farmina" produces and feed super-premium class. These include the Cimiao line. Thirty-four percent of the feed consists of dehydrated chicken, twelve percent of chicken fat and rice, and twelve of corn.
Based on the composition, it can be noted that the meat content in the feed is still high. However, they are significantly inferior to holists in their benefits to the animal organism.
Premium food Matisse
Reviews of Cat Food Farmina Matisse are quite diverse. Some owners claim that this food is an excellent substitute for more expensive counterparts. "Matisse" saturates cats well and does not harm health.
However, veterinarians leave other reviews about Farmina Matisse cat food. Although the feed consists of thirty-two percent of dehydrated meat and twenty-five percent of rice, corn is still included. This food is good relative to other premium foods, but for your pet it is better to choose a line of higher quality.
Economy Fan Cat food
The representative of the lower class of feed at Farmina is the economy class Fan Cat food. The feed has a lower energy value and a large number of third-party additives.
The composition of the feed is also not particularly impressive. “Fan Cat” consists of meat flour by twenty-five percent, and grain additives by ten percent. Everything else is proteins, fats and flour of various origins.
Veterinarians do not recommend purchasing economy-class feed for their pets. In this case, the price is fully consistent with the quality of the feed.
Diet food Vet Life
Another high-quality food line that has gathered positive reviews is Farmina Vet Life cat food. This is a veterinary nutritional series aimed at combating a variety of problems and diseases in cats. The line consists of feed:
- For cats with gastrointestinal diseases.
- For cats suffering from liver failure.
- Helping to dissolve uroliths.
- For cats suffering from cystitis.
- For pets with heart failure.
- For cats with excess weight.
- For diabetics and so on.
Veterinarians and owners of cats about the feed "Farmina"
Reviews of veterinarians about dry food for cats "Farmina" can be found on specialized sites and forums dedicated to cats in particular and pets in general.
Farmina is a large Italian company that specializes in the production of food for cats and dogs. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is trying to cover all sectors of the market. Fodders are produced in a wide variety: from the economy class to holivists and the specialized veterinary feed line.
However, reviews, reviews, and recommendations about Farmina cat food vary from positive to purely negative. It all depends on the feed line. For example, it receives only positive feedback from veterinarians of Farmin cat food of two lines: holistic and Vet Life. These feeds belong to the highest class; only the best ingredients were used to make them. It is these feeds that are recommended to be purchased for your four-legged pets. Feed from the holistic class and the veterinary series are perfect for all cat breeds. Also in the lines are developed and feed for cats with special needs.
When it comes to Cimiao feeds, it’s not only the positive reviews that pop up. Although this food belongs to the superpremium class, it is one step below the holistic. Food has a lower energy value, and it includes less meat and more grain. Such food will not cause serious harm to cats, but furry friends will need a much larger portion to saturate.
Matisse is premium food. The lineup still has a fairly large percentage of meat content, but its effect on the pet's body leaves much to be desired. A large number of supplements and low energy value are not the best combination for daily feeding.
The most negative reviews are collected by the economy class fan cat food. Veterinarians categorically stand their ground, saying that such food only harms cats. They argue that it is better to switch to natural food than to use any feed of economy class.
Also, experts advise not to buy a lot of food at once, even if it is holistic. When switching to a new brand or line, cats may experience an allergic reaction. Therefore, for starters, you should buy a small food package and check whether it suits the cat.
Recommendations
After reviewing reviews of Farmina cat food, you can begin to transfer your pet to food from this company. But before starting to give the cat food, the owner should familiarize himself with some of the nuances of feeding dry food.
Reviews of Farmina cat food are diverse: some are completely satisfied with the quality of the products, others are not. Do not forget that the reaction of cats to food is individual. Some members of the feline family may be allergic to any of the ingredients used in the manufacture of food. But whatever the pet’s reaction to the food, the owners agree on one thing: the cat should always have access to water. Dry food is very concentrated, and therefore causes a strong thirst.
Also, do not mix professional feed and natural complementary foods. Owners of cats should immediately decide what the pet will eat. In this matter, do not rely on reviews of Farmina cat food. If you can feed your cat with natural products, then this is wonderful. But not everyone is able to cook a suitable natural food on time. Also, when feeding "naturalka" a number of problems may arise: cats should not be given fish daily, milk is contraindicated for them and so on. A huge list of recommendations can alienate many.
So which class should I prefer?
But do not despair. It is important to remember that veterinarians and manufacturers in their reviews of Farmin’s cat food note that this is a complete diet. If the cat goes only to professional feed, then do not worry, she will still receive all the necessary vitamins and minerals.
But owners should not buy food without preliminary preparation. Breeders agree on Farmina food and other brands: it’s better to overpay for food than to treat a pet for urolithiasis later.
The most advertised feed is an economy class food that adversely affects the health of the pet. Therefore, if it was decided to switch to dry food, then it is better to purchase food from a premium class and higher.
If high-quality feeds were purchased for a cat, then adding to them third-party vitamins produced by various companies is not worth it. The food already contains all the necessary additives.
Also, when buying, it is worth paying attention not only to the reviews of the owners about Farmina cat food. An important criterion is the cat itself and its needs. For many breeds, specialized feed lines have been developed. For castrated and sterilized cats and cats, it is also necessary to purchase certain types of feed.
Feeding rate
In addition to reviews about Farmina's coma for cats, owners need to familiarize themselves with feeding standards.
- For kittens aged 1 to 3 months, the daily norm of dry food is only 30-50 grams.
- From three to six months - 60-70 grams of feed.
- Kittens who have reached the age of 7-12 months, the dosage must be increased to 70-80 grams of feed per day.
Further, the daily feed rate is calculated not by age, but relative to the weight of the cat.
- For cats weighing 2 kilograms per day, 27 to 40 grams of feed must be dispensed.
- For pets weighing three kilograms, 35-55 grams.
- If a cat weighs four kilograms, then a day it needs 45-65 grams of feed.
- For cats that have reached the mark of 5 kilograms, 50-80 grams.
- For cats weighing 6 kilograms, 60-90 grams of feed.
The amount of feed for one weight category varies depending on the lifestyle of the pet. If the animal leads an active lifestyle, then he needs more food. And if the cat is lazy and does not move much, then, accordingly, she needs much less food per day.