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Protein

Verdict

1/3

Farmina

N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini dry dog food good?

Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini is a dry dog food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

25%

Fat

13%

Est. Carbs

51%

Fiber

3.1%

Ash

7.9%

Moisture (9%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Medium (25% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.

References

Fat is Medium (13% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.

References

Ingredients Analysis

21 of 21 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Quail

Dehydrated Quail Protein

Pea Starch

Herring Oil

Quinoa Seed Extract

Linseed

Dried Coconut

Turmeric

Inulin

Fructo-oligo-saccharides

Yeast Extract

Calcium Carbonate

Dicalcium Phosphate

Psyllium Husk

Psyllium Seeds

Potassium Chloride

Sodium Chloride

Dried Brewers Yeast

Aloe Vera Extract

Glucosamine

Chondroitin Sulphate

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Quail, Dehydrated Quail Protein are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein signal: Pea Starch may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dicalcium Phosphate.

Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Dried Coconut, Dicalcium Phosphate have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Quail

Dehydrated Quail Protein

Animal Protein

High

Animal

85%

Plant

12%

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 85% of the weighted protein in Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (12% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Quail

Dehydrated Quail Protein

Plant

Pea Starch

Auxiliary

Yeast Extract

Dried Brewers Yeast

Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini dry dog food Review

Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 25% protein, 13% fat, 51% estimated carbohydrates.

85% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini good for dogs?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini contain Dairy?

Does Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini contain Egg?

Does Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini contain Legumes?

Does Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini contain Nuts?

Is Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Farmina N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Quail, Quinoa, Coconut and Turmeric Recipe Adult Dog Mini?