Overview
Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut & Turmeric Recipe Dry Cat Food is a below average dry cat food. It does contain quail, which is a quality ingredient. It also has just enough fats. However, it contains too little protein and way too many carbohydrates.
Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut & Turmeric Recipe Dry Cat Food contains herring oil, which is a potential allergen. Other ingredients included in this dry cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable are pea starch and psyllium seed husk.
Life Stages
Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut & Turmeric Recipe Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats in all stages of life, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut & Turmeric 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* | 32.6 % |
Fats* | 17.4 % |
Fiber* | 2.5 % |
Ash* | 7.4 % |
Carbs* | 40.1 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut & Turmeric Recipe Dry Cat Food contains:
- less protein,
- an average amount of fats,
- an average amount of fiber,
- more ash,
- and an average amount of carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut & Turmeric Recipe Dry Cat Food contains approximately 397.3 calories per 100 grams, or 112.6 calories per ounce. This is an average amount of calories compared to 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.
Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut & Turmeric Recipe Dry Cat Food
Protein
The protein content of this cat food is too low to sustain your cat. You can give it as an occasional treat, but this product does not meet the standards for daily sustenance.
Fats
This cat food contains barely enough fat for a healthy cat. Combine it with other options that are higher in fat content to prevent accidental weight loss.
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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quail | pea starch psyllium seed husk | herring oil |
Full list of ingredients
quail, dehydrated quail, pea starch, herring oil, quinoa seed, linseed, dried coconut, turmeric, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, yeast extract, psyllium seed husk, calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate dihydrate, potassium chloride, salt, 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).