Overview
Farmina N&D Quinoa Weight Management Lamb, Quinoa, Broccoli & Asparagus Recipe Dry Cat Food is an average quality dry cat food. It contains more than enough protein and some quality ingredients (herring, lamb). However, it contains too few fats and way too many carbohydrates.
Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. Weight Management Lamb, Quinoa, Broccoli & Asparagus Recipe Dry Cat Food contains herring, herring oil and lamb, which are potential allergens. Other ingredients included in this dry cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable are pea starch and psyllium seed husk.
Life Stages
Weight Management Lamb, Quinoa, Broccoli & Asparagus Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats in all stages of life, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Weight Management Lamb, Quinoa, Broccoli & Asparagus Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats with one or more of the following conditions and dietary requirements:
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 8 % |
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Protein* | 43.5 % |
Fats* | 9.8 % |
Fiber* | 10.9 % |
Ash* | 8.6 % |
Carbs* | 27.3 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, Weight Management Lamb, Quinoa, Broccoli & Asparagus Recipe Dry Cat Food contains:
- more protein,
- fewer fats,
- a lot more fiber,
- more ash,
- and fewer carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
Weight Management Lamb, Quinoa, Broccoli & Asparagus Recipe Dry Cat Food contains approximately 334.1 calories per 100 grams, or 94.7 calories per ounce. This is more than other dry foods in our database.
How many calories your cat needs depends on her age, size and activity level. If you want to know exactly how many calories your cat needs, please checkout our Cat Food Calculator. If you need more information on a healthy diet and weight management tips for cats, read our Complete Guide To Feline Nutrition.
Weight Management Lamb, Quinoa, Broccoli & Asparagus Recipe Dry Cat Food
Protein
The protein content of this cat food is more than sufficient to sustain your cat.
Fats
This cat food does not contain enough fat for a healthy cat to maintain its body mass. Only choose this product as an occasional treat, or if your cat needs to lose some weight.
Carbs
The amount of carbs in this food is simply too high. If your cat eats too much of this, she runs a real risk of becoming obese or even diabetic. Balance it out with other, low-carb options, or choose another food entirely.
Ingredients
Quality Ingredients | Questionable Ingredients | Allergens |
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herring lamb | pea starch psyllium seed husk | herring herring oil lamb |
Full list of ingredients
lamb, dehydrated lamb, pea starch, dried whole eggs, pea fiber, chicken fat, quinoa seed, herring, dehydrated herring, herring oil, linseed, dried broccoli, dried asparagus, dried carrot, suncured alfalfa meal, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, yeast extract, psyllium seed husk, potassium chloride, salt, calcium sulfate dihydrate, brewers dried yeast, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, choline chloride, beta-carotene, zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, ferrous glycine, copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, DL-Methionine, taurine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative).