Farmina N&D Ocean Dog Food Review (Wet)

Farmina N&D Ocean wet product line is made up of 12 recipes which each receive the Dog Food Advisor’s rating, 5 stars.

N&D Ocean is Farmina’s fish-only range with a quality fish source as the top ingredient in all recipes. There are grain-free and grain-inclusive options which are all high in protein.

The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.

Recipe and Label Analysis

Farmina N&D Ocean Trout & Salmon Adult was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

Ingredients Analysis

The first ingredient is trout, a marine and freshwater fish naturally high in protein.

The second ingredient is salmon. Salmon is an oily marine and freshwater fish not only high in protein but also omega 3 fatty acids, essential oils needed by every dog to sustain life. 

The third ingredient is cod, a marine species of fish native to both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America. 

Although it is a quality item, raw fish contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight. 

After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.

The fourth ingredient is herring. Herring is a fatty marine fish naturally high in protein as well as omega 3 fatty acids, essential oils needed by every dog to sustain life.

The fifth ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in a dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta-carotene.

The sixth ingredient is shrimp. Shrimp are small crustaceans closely related to krill. Shrimp is a rich source of many nutrients, including iodine and omega 3 fatty acids.

The seventh ingredient is herring oil. Herring oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids. These two high quality fats boast the highest bioavailability to dogs and humans.

Depending on its level of freshness and purity, herring oil should be considered a commendable addition.

The eighth ingredient in this recipe is fructooligosaccharide, an alternative sweetener probably used here as a prebiotic. Prebiotics function to support the growth of healthy bacteria in the large intestine.

From here the list goes on to include a number of other items. But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of the product.

This recipe has two notable exceptions.

First taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient. 

We view the presence of taurine as a positive addition.

In addition, this food includes chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.

Nutrient Analysis

Based on its ingredients alone, Farmina N&D Ocean Trout & Salmon Adult recipe looks like an above-average wet product.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 57%, a fat level of 24% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 12%.

As a group, the brand features a protein content of 55% and a mean fat level of 24%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 13% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 43%.

This means Farmina N&D Ocean range contains above-average protein, below-average carbohydrate, and near-average fat when compared to typical wet dog food.

Farmina Dog Food Recall History

The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Farmina through October 2024.

No recalls noted.

You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.

Our Rating of Farmina N&D Ocean Wet Dog Food

Farmina is a premium high-quality product that formulates all its dog foods with natural, non-GMO ingredients and through strict production and quality control. 

This product range absolutely deserves the 5-star rating earned in our review, thanks to the high-quality, fresh protein source in each recipe.

Highly Recommended

About

Francesco Russo founded the Russo Mangimi company in 1965 specializing in animal nutrition.  In 1999, the company’s focus shifted to the pet food industry with a new perspective of developing foods based on scientific studies focused on the well-being of pets.

The Mangimi company started to collaborate with Farmina, an English company specializing in food research and formulation. 

Mangima manufacturing facilities are based in Europe and Farmina foods are mostly sourced from Italy.  Some ingredients are sourced from Europe and New Zealand.

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