Farmina N&D Ocean Adult Mini Herring & Shrimp, 140 g is a complete grain-free wet food for adult small-breed dogs from the Italian maker Farmina Pet Foods. The recipe is based on herring (50%) and shrimp (5%), with sweet potato as the carbohydrate. It's made without legumes, thickeners, colourings or preservatives. According to the manufacturer, each portion is steamed in the can from raw ingredients with no added water or broth, giving a hearty texture and rich flavour.
Ingredients
Herring (50%), cod fillet, tuna, shrimp (5%), sweet potato, fish oil, pork, chicken, lamb, fructo-oligosaccharides, chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine, vitamins and minerals. Fish provides easily digestible protein and omega-3, fructo-oligosaccharides support gut flora, and glucosamine and chondroitin support the joints. Taurine (500 mg/kg), L-carnitine (50 mg/kg) and DL-methionine are added. For reading labels, see how to read pet food ingredients.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| For | adult small-breed dogs |
| Main protein | herring 50%, shrimp 5% |
| Protein / fat | 11% / 5% |
| Moisture | 78% |
| Energy | 1045 kcal/kg |
| Taurine | 500 mg/kg |
| Free from | grain, legumes, thickeners, colourings |
| Weight | 140 g |
Pros
- 50% herring. Fish comes first.
- No thickeners. No guar, xanthan or carrageenan.
- No grain or legumes. Sweet potato for carbohydrate.
- Cooked in the can. No added water or broth.
- Glucosamine and chondroitin. Joint support.
- A 140 g can. Handy for small dogs.
Cons
- Not just fish. It contains pork, chicken and lamb — unsuitable for dogs allergic to these proteins.
- A high price. Holistic food in a small can is expensive per calorie.
- A fishy smell. Dogs love it; not every owner will.
- No feeding table on the product page. Check the can.
How to feed it
A 140 g can contains about 146 kcal. It's a complete food, so it can be fed on its own without supplements — check the label for the daily amount for your dog's weight. If you combine it with dry food, reduce the dry portion to account for the calories. Serve at room temperature and keep an opened can in the fridge for no more than 1–2 days. Introduce new food gradually — see how to switch your pet to a new food.
Feeding small breeds
Small dogs have a fast metabolism, a small stomach and often a picky appetite. They need energy-dense but small portions, and wet food helps them eat happily and take in more fluid. Small breeds are prone to dental problems, so an all-wet diet should be paired with oral care. More in food for small-breed dogs: how to choose and how to brush your dog's and cat's teeth.
What "holistic" and "grain-free" mean
"Holistic" is a marketing term for premium foods with quality ingredients rather than a strict standard. A grain-free recipe helps dogs intolerant to cereals but isn't automatically better — protein and balance matter more. More in what holistic food means and grain-free food: facts and myths.
Other flavours in the Ocean range
The N&D Ocean range for small breeds has other fish recipes too — for example, with salmon and cod: Farmina N&D Ocean Mini with salmon and cod. Rotating flavours keeps meals interesting, but when trialling food for an allergic dog, it's better to stick to one recipe.
Who it suits
Owners of adult small-breed dogs — Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Spitz, toy terriers — without allergies to pork, chicken or lamb, who want quality fish-based wet food without grain or thickeners. More foods are in the small-breed dog food and holistic dog food collections.
Verdict
Farmina N&D Ocean Adult Mini Herring & Shrimp is a grain-free wet food for small dogs with 50% herring, shrimp and sweet potato, steamed in the can without thickeners or broth. A good way to add variety and tempt picky little dogs. The downsides are pork, chicken and lamb in the recipe, which rules it out for dogs allergic to them, and the high price.
FAQ
Which dogs is it for?
Adult small-breed dogs.
How much herring does it contain?
50%, with 5% shrimp.
Does it contain grain?
No, it's grain- and legume-free.
How many calories?
1045 kcal/kg, about 146 kcal per can.
Does it contain meat?
Yes, pork, chicken and lamb.
Can I feed only this?
Yes, it's a complete food.
Does it contain thickeners?
No, the manufacturer states it has none.
