Farmina N&D Pumpkin Dog Food Review (Wet)

Farmina N&D Pumpkin wet dog food range is made up of 16 recipes which each receive the Advisor’s rating, 5 stars.

N&D Pumpkin is a premium grain-free product line. It is nutritionally rich, high in fiber, vitamin A, and iron, and contains above-average protein levels with quality meats sourced as the top ingredient.

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 Pumpkin, Chicken, Pumpkin & Pomegranate Puppy Mini was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

Ingredients Analysis

The first ingredient is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”. ¹

Chicken is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.

The second 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 third ingredient is pumpkin. Pumpkin is a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene and dietary fiber.

The fourth ingredient is whole eggs. Eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.

The fifth 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 sixth 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 seventh ingredient is pomegranate, a nutrient-rich fruit that’s also high in fiber. Whilst pomegranate is not advisable to feed to dogs fresh, (as the rind and stem have the potential to cause obstruction, and the seeds may cause digestive upset or a choking hazard in small dogs), a pomegranate is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. When included in wet or dry foods, pomegranate would be processed so obstruction would not be an issue.

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

The ninth ingredient is calcium carbonate, likely used here as a dietary mineral supplement.

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 in this recipe 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 Pumpkin, Chicken, Pumpkin & Pomegranate Puppy Mini looks like an above-average wet product.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 55%, a fat level of 16% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 22%.

As a group, the brand features a protein content of 50% and a mean fat level of 20%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 23% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 40%.

This means Farmina N&D Pumpkin wet contains above-average protein, below-average carbohydrate, and below-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 November 2024.

No recalls noted.

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

Our Rating of Farmina N&D Pumpkin Dog Food

Farmina N&D Pumpkin wet range is certainly worthy of the 5 stars the brand has earned in our review. With its premium quality ingredients and above-average protein levels. Farmina only formulates its dog food with natural, non-GMO ingredients.

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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