Farmina Matisse Neutered dry food for sterilized and neutered cats

If the owner was even the slightest bit interested in what kind of food is produced for cats?, then he is already familiar with the group of premium foods. There are more than a dozen names here, and their quality is far from ideal, however, judging by the reviews, even among such foods there are those that have earned many positive reviews.

An example of such cat food is Matisse. Let's find out: what kind of food this is, who produces it and what positive qualities it has.

Manufacturer

Matisse cat food is produced by Farmina Pet Food.
The story began back in 1965, when a certain Francesco Russo founded a company producing animal feed (but not yet domestic, but agricultural). Much later, having achieved success in this, serious changes began. Since 1999, food for dogs and cats has been on sale. Today there are factories not only in Italy, but also in Brazil and Serbia.

Veterinarians and nutritionists are involved in the development of formulas. All raw materials undergo multi-stage testing; nutraceuticals and functional components are used.

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Farmina food is produced in Italy. However, sometimes the manufacturer indicates another country on the packaging - Serbia or Brazil. There are factories in these countries that also produce it.

Farmina food is very expensive, but it contains many useful substances for your pet.

The product is divided into 2 types - low-grain and grain-free. Almost 70% of the diet consists of proteins, the remaining 30% are vegetables, fruits, various healthy supplements and vitamins.

For your information! Several lines of food are produced - 2 professional and 4 commercial. They have a low glycemic index, which reduces the risk of developing dangerous diseases.

The development of the composition and technologies is carried out independently, but the opinions of consumers and veterinarians, and international standards are taken into account.

There are certain principles for each pet food factory:

• special production technology that allows you to preserve nutrients in full;
• vitamins are added after previous processing, as a result of which they are not destroyed during the production process;
• useful substances are added to the finished granules using a vacuum, which allows them to be preserved until the expiration date;
• production is set up in such a way that the feed reaches the end consumer almost immediately and does not remain to sit in warehouses.

Farmina food pleases pets and their owners with its composition, which contains many useful and natural elements. For production use:

• meat, fish, eggs as protein;
• To maintain the required fat content, add poultry or fish oil;
• beets or peas, which allow you to saturate the food with healthy fiber;
• natural prebiotics that have a beneficial effect on the digestive system.

Note! The variety of cat food is quite wide. This allows you to choose the most suitable food for your furry pet.

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Range

Canned food Matisse (Matisse) is presented in 6 variants.

• with chicken, herring and chicken liver;
• with herring and rabbit;
• with salmon;
• with chicken liver and protein hydrolysate;
• with sardines;
• with cod and rice;
• with lamb meat and chicken fillet.

Dry food

Complete food for kittens, pregnant and lactating cats with dehydrated chicken and rice.

There are 3 formulas for cats without health problems: chicken, turkey and tuna.

For castrated and sterilized animals, 2 options have been created: with plantain seeds, eggs and fats, as well as with salmon and pea fiber.

Microcrystalline cellulose (which is a complex carbohydrate) has no nutritional value.

Farmina: for every taste and budget

Picky buyers, having noticed that Farmina food is produced in 3 countries: Italy, Serbia and Brazil, often begin to find out: where are the highest quality products produced? But the company assures that there is no difference - all enterprises are equipped with the latest technological equipment and receive the same raw materials (from Italy)... The quality control system operates in the same way - an examination is carried out at any factory (both raw materials and products after each technological operation).

It is noteworthy that this manufacturer does not rely on a specific group of buyers - the range of quality and price indicators of Farmina products is able to satisfy the needs of any pet and the capabilities of any owner.

The company’s specialists develop recipes and technologies independently, taking into account everything: international standards, reviews from veterinarians, and the opinion of cat owners.

In every Farmina factory, production is based on 4 fundamental principles:

• Twin-screw extrusion - does not violate the nutritional value of raw materials, allows you to preserve all nutritional properties;
• Adding vitamins after extrusion does not destroy their structure and quality;
• Vacuum system – introduces vitamins and fats through the pores into the granules, as a result, the beneficial components remain unchanged throughout the shelf life of the product;
• Do not work “in the warehouse” - the finished food is not stored in the warehouse, but is immediately sent to consumers - the product reaches animal owners soon after production (i.e. in the freshest possible form).

Components:

• The source of protein in Farmina food is natural meat, fish and eggs.
• To provide the diet with a sufficient amount of fat, fish and/or chicken fat is added to the granules.
• To provide the cat's body with energy, rice or corn flour is added.
• For normal intestinal function, fiber is needed - for this, peas or sugar beets are added to the granules.
• Natural prebiotics help improve the functioning of the digestive system.

The company produces a wide range of food - which allows you to choose a diet for an animal of any age and health condition, as well as depending on the “thickness of the owner’s wallet”

The most popular line of Farmina food is “ Cimiao ” (this is super-premium dry food - optimally balanced, without dyes and preservatives) which includes:

• Cimiao Kitten – food for pregnant and lactating cats and kittens;
• Cimiao Light – food for sedentary and obese animals;
• Cimiao Senior – suitable for older pets;
• Cimiao Neutered Male – designed for feeding neutered cats;
• Cimiao Neutered Female – will improve the metabolism of a sterilized cat;
• Cimiao Hairball – to remove hairballs from the stomach;
• Cimiao Delicious – desirable for animals with poor digestion;
• Cimiao Persian is a special composition for Persian cats.

The premium line “ Matisse ” (differs from “Cimiao” in having a lower content of useful microelements, but at a more affordable price) is notable for the fact that, in addition to dry food, it also includes “canned treats” (from a wide variety of types of meat and fish)…

N&D line is offered (where the content of grains is minimized (or completely eliminated) and not only all the necessary microelements are included, but also vitamins, fatty acids, etc.) - which can already be classified as “holistic”.

Professional line of food – “ Vet Life ” (in demand among breeders and veterinarians).

For extremely economical cat owners, dry food from the “ Fun Cat ” line is offered (which contains only the “necessary minimum”: proteins, fats, fiber and ash).

In each category of feed there are several types of products: based on meat, fish or poultry, mixed formulations. Try from the very beginning to accustom your pet to a varied diet - this way she will receive the maximum of all the necessary vitamins/microelements. If you feed a cat the same product for a long time, it may subsequently refuse food of a different composition.

Depending on the class of Farmina food, its positive/negative aspects depend:

• “Holistics”, which mainly consist of natural and dehydrated meat, fish, eggs (no meat-and-bone meal, no offal - there are no) and do not contain grains (which are difficult for the cat’s digestion) - have no obvious disadvantages, except for the high cost, No. But, if your pet has previously eaten low-quality food , he will not like the lack of a cereal component in the biscuits. For such animals, low-grain formulations are offered.
• Super-premium and premium classes differ from “holistic” ones by having a lower content of animal proteins and microelements, as well as the presence of corn flour. There are no chemical additives or GMO products, but such a diet cannot be considered completely balanced. If you feed your animal with food below the “elite” class, supplement the diet with vitamins and other special additives.
• Economy class food is “just food” that will fill you up, but will not bring any benefit. Of course, Farmina's budget food is superior in quality to many low-price products from other manufacturers, but still its composition leaves much to be desired (there is no meat in it, animal proteins enter the cat's body from meat and bone meal).

The “disadvantages” of all Farmina feeds include a high percentage of “ash” in the composition - these are useful minerals, but some animals may not like the specific taste of the “component”... and there is also an “opinion” that an excess of “ash” is the cause of urolithiasis diseases.

Do not purchase products intended for professionals on your own..

If your cat has health problems, only a specialist can develop proper dietary nutrition. After examining the animal, the veterinarian may recommend special nutrition for animals with diabetes or pathologies in any body systems.

Choose the right food for your pet - if it is not possible to purchase high-quality products, supplement the diet with vitamin and mineral complexes. Feed your pet correctly, and he will repay you for this with affection and love.

Compound

1. Fish.
2. Meat and meat derivatives (chicken, chicken fat, hydrolyzed animal protein).
3. Vegetable oil.
4. Brewer's dry yeast.
5. Whole dehydrated eggs.
6. Beets, corn, peas.
7. Plantain seeds.
8. Minerals and vitamins.

Price

The online storefront of the “4 Paws” store offers Wellkiss brand food at the following prices:

• Pouches 100 grams – 35 rubles. regardless of the type of meat;
• Canned food in a tin can 410g. – 75 rub. per jar;
• Delice series canned food – 95 rub. for 200 grams, and 75 rub. for a 100 gram jar;

The price for Wellkiss dry cat food is as follows:

• 4 kg. – 219 rub.;
• 5kg. – 659 rub.;
• 3kg. – 1219 rub.;
• 8kg. – 2799 rub.

You can now view the current price of food and buy it right here:

Advantages and disadvantages

• The source of protein here is animal, not plant. This is fish and meat. And for predators this option is ideal.
• A good vitamin and mineral complex has been added.
• Cat food Matisse (Matisse) is widespread, and you can not only order it through the online store, but also find it in large pet stores.
• There are no GMOs in the ingredients, and there are no antibiotics.
• It is also worth noting that the line includes food for both castrated (sterilized) cats and animals that have not undergone such operations.

• There is corn (and corn gluten), which is an allergen.
• This food, like all others like it, contains both antioxidants and preservatives. Their task is clear - they prevent the food from spoiling and prevent dangerous fungi from appearing inside. But natural components are safe for animals, not synthetic ones. There are no specifics here: what preservatives and antioxidants are used?
• The Matisse line of food is more expensive than its analogues.

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Widest choice: pros and cons

This company policy leads to the emergence of two opposing points of view:

1. On the one hand, all possible consumers are covered, a very wide range suitable for any income level. In other words, since economy-class feed is in demand, it is necessary to produce them too, trying to minimize the harm they cause. Perhaps the attempt to oust Whiskas and Kitiket is a good thing.
2. On the other hand, everyone knows that consuming such cheap food does not lead to anything good, and a company that cares about the welfare and health of animals should not produce them.

How to evaluate actions - as a desire to earn money by any means or as a sincere concern for all cat owners, regardless of their financial level - everyone can decide for themselves, we will not express unambiguous judgments.

Opinions of veterinarians and buyers

All veterinarians speak positively about the brand and note the good composition, which normalizes the condition of the animal.

Customers are also satisfied with the product. Pets are happy to switch to this diet, and their general condition normalizes. Owners are pleased with the fairly wide selection of species and the opportunity to choose what best suits their furry friend.

Farmina Matisse is available in dry and canned forms.

Owner reviews

Vladimir, cat owner, Orel:

“My cat lived in the village, and before moving to the city she did not even know about the existence of dry food, but ate exclusively mice, sour cream and milk. But in an apartment, I cannot provide her with such a diet, and therefore I decided to switch her to ready-made food. I read the reviews, and the choice fell on Wellkiss cat food, or more precisely on Delice canned duck food. My cat immediately liked it - she ate the entire portion and licked the bowl. I read the ingredients and became even more convinced that the food is not bad, and I will continue to give it to my pet.”

Oksana, breeder of the Scottish cat Thor:

“Our gourmet did not eat anything except the food that we were given with him in addition at the nursery. But later, after weighing the pros and cons, I decided to buy him something cheaper. A neighbor recommended Velkis - it is sold in 4 paws stores right under my house. I bought dry food with chicken, and so far everything is fine - he eats with pleasure, looks great, there are no allergies or disorders. I don’t plan to change the cat’s diet yet.”

Pavel, owner of the Devon Rex Mickey:

“My aristocrat didn’t want to eat Whiskas right away - I had to frantically look for a replacement. I scoured the breeder forums and found a lot of positive reviews about Wellkiss dry cat food. It is cheap, has a good composition, and most importantly, my Mickey Mouse eats it with great pleasure. I chose salmon croquettes for him - I think this is a great taste for a capricious cat. So far everything is great – we’ve been eating and enjoying it for six months now!”

Veterinary line Vet Life

Separately, I would like to emphasize the very high-quality dietary food intended for animals undergoing treatment for some disease or suffering from chronic diseases. In our country, the Farmina veterinary line is not very widely known, since clinics usually recommend either Hills or Royal Canin (for which these companies, by the way, pay), but Vet Life is not inferior to them in quality and impact.

Of course, this does not mean that you can cure a cat’s diseased kidneys or stomach with this diet alone! It should be an addition to the course of treatment prescribed by the veterinarian.

Author of the article: Alena Oleynikova, artist and cat lover, especially for Kota Obormot

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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.