Comments on: Farmina Vet Life Cat Food Review

By: Stephanie A

Stephanie A — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:36:52 +0000

I had my Farmina kibble tested by a state of the art lab at the chemical plant my father works at, and the food contained arsenic. It was contaminated with arsenic. This was after my healthy 15-year-old cat collapsed and died suddenly from acute renal failure, which my vet treated as arsenic poisoning after I found public outcry on the internet and found Russia banned this food from being sold in their country. I am sending my chemical analysis report to Chewy, who has the food posted as “Made in Italy,” while the bag says “Made in Serbia.” Please help us get justice and demand an investigation into why this is not being reported by any other country.

By: Cats.com Editorial Team

Cats.com Editorial Team — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:27:08 +0000

In reply to Cynthia Sizeler.

Hi Cynthia,

The short term mention was related to what stage of CKD your kitty is in. You can read this post which addresses a similar question:
https://cats.com/community/health-care/feeding-advice#post-1221

You can also comment on that thread and Dr Chris can reply to your specific situation

By: Cynthia Sizeler

Cynthia Sizeler — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 06:27:40 +0000

TO Kate Barrington, Please explain more re your comment Farmina VET LIFE Renal food is for short term use. My cat has beginning CKD And I recently put him on the wet and also dry VET LIFE food. Need to know if switching renal brands is needed

By: Vera

Vera — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:13:52 +0000

Interesting, I see that Farmina has either switched or added a new line called Farmina Vet Life. I fed my 4 year old cat,(at that time) Farmina. She was O.K. with the taste. But gradually over the following eight months, the look of her fur horrified me. Her beautiful short, black shiny coat became Matted greasy looking, and full of dandruff. She bit all her fur off from underneath her belly and legs. Terrible.. I couldn’t believe that such a high rated kibble caused this. I searched for a better Quality and tried Dr. Elsey’s kibble. What a Change ! Noticeably, gradually her fur started to become once again Shiny, Silky, soft, and those terrible white specks eventually all disappeared. Her fur underneath also grew all back in.
I would think twice before ever considering to feed my kitty that brand again. Despite the name change.