Ingredient #1Top
lamb
lamb is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade AListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Farmina
Farmina N&D Prime Lamb & Blueberry Adult Medium & Maxi
Editor ingredient insight
Farmina N&D Prime Lamb & Blueberry combines lamb and dehydrated lamb with sweet potato, egg and herring.
Its 34% protein, 18% fat and 3,986 kcal/kg provide high protein and calorie density, making it a candidate for active adults that tolerate lamb and fish.
Egg, herring and chicken fat accompany the lamb, so it is not a lamb-only elimination diet.
Choose another recipe first for weight-prone dogs or lower-fat needs.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 34%Fat 18%Other 48%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityHigher
This food is on the higher side for calorie density among extruded foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.1%
Phosphorus0.8%
Crude fiber2.6%
Omega-30.9%
Omega-63.3%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · lambTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · dehydrated lambUpper
Named Dehydrated ProteinIngredient #3 · sweet potatoesUpper
Starchy TuberIngredient #2Upper
dehydrated lamb
dehydrated lamb is a species-named dehydrated animal protein ingredient. It is distinct from rendered meal and usually supports a denser animal-protein structure. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Upper
sweet potatoes
sweet potatoes is a starchy tuber ingredient. It is not a grain, but it still reads mainly as a starch and energy source. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
lamb — Primary positive ingredientsdehydrated lamb — Support positive ingredientssweet potatoes — Neutral ingredientsdried whole eggs — Primary positive ingredientsherring — Primary positive ingredientsdehydrated herring — Support positive ingredientschicken fat — Neutral ingredientsherring oil — Support positive ingredientspea fiber — Neutral ingredientsdried carrot — Neutral ingredientssuncured alfalfa meal — Neutral ingredientsinulin — Support positive ingredientsfructooligosaccharide — Support positive ingredientsyeast extract — Neutral ingredientsdried blueberry — Neutral ingredientsdried apple — Neutral ingredientsdried pomegranate — Neutral ingredientsdried sweet orange — Neutral ingredientsdried spinach — Neutral ingredientspsyllium seed husk — Support positive ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientsbrewers dried yeast — Neutral ingredientsturmeric — Neutral ingredientsglucosamine hydrochloride — Support positive ingredientschondroitin sulfate — Support positive ingredientsvitamin A supplement — Neutral ingredientsvitamin D3 supplement — Neutral ingredientsvitamin E supplement — Support positive ingredientsascorbic acid — Neutral ingredientsniacin — Neutral ingredientscalcium pantothenate — Neutral ingredientsriboflavin — Neutral ingredientspyridoxine hydrochloride — Neutral ingredientsthiamine hydrochloride — Neutral ingredientsbiotin — Support positive ingredientsfolic acid — Neutral ingredientsvitamin B12 supplement — Neutral ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientsbeta-carotene — Neutral ingredientszinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate — Support positive ingredientsmanganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate — Neutral ingredientsferrous glycine — Neutral ingredientscopper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate — Neutral ingredientsselenium yeast — Support positive ingredientsDL-Methionine — Neutral ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientsL-Carnitine — Support positive ingredientsaloe vera gel concentrate — Neutral ingredientsgreen tea extract — Neutral ingredientsrosemary extract — Neutral ingredientsmixed tocopherols (a preservative). — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · lamb (#1), dehydrated lamb (#2), dried whole eggs (#4), herring (#5), dehydrated herring (#6)
Fresh meat leads the recipe and supplies animal protein, a useful choice point when you prioritize fresh-meat ingredients.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Herring oilSkin and joint support ingredientInulinGut support ingredientFOSGut support ingredientYeast cultureGut support ingredientPsyllium huskGut support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
lamb, dehydrated lamb supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. sweet potatoes supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
chicken fat add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including lamb, egg, herring. If a protein must be excluded, any of these sources can change the decision; the first ingredient alone does not make this a single-protein diet.
What works well in this food
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but the top profile turns to sweet potatoes by the third slot instead of staying fully animal-led.
- Public data is usable, but not at the highest-trust tier.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. Compare this combination when both protein and concentrated energy matter. It can help plan smaller portions, but dogs prone to weight gain should not switch gram-for-gram from a less calorie-dense food.
Consider it first when
- Comparing protein and energy in smaller portions
- Dogs that already tolerate the disclosed animal proteins
- Shoppers who want a meat-forward recipe
Choose another food first when
- One of the disclosed animal proteins must be excluded
- A lower-calorie food is required
- A lower-fat food is required
High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart lamb alternatives
This food is close to the top tier, so the useful comparison is its strongest rivals in the same protein lane.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Farmina background
Founded in 1965 in Italy.
Disclosure confidence C1
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Recall information
No recall history was found in the searched public sources for this brand.
May 12, 2026