Caloric Control Feline Dry Cat Food
Verified Oct 11, 2026
This is a veterinary therapeutic dry food designed to help adult cats reduce and control excess body weight. It’s high in protein from dehydrated chicken, pork, and fish, with moderate fat, higher fiber from pea fiber, oats, spelt, beet pulp, psyllium, and cellulose, plus added L-carnitine and taurine. The calorie density is reduced to support controlled portions during weight management under your veterinarian’s guidance.
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This is a therapeutic diet, formulated for a specific medical condition under veterinary direction. KibbleLab does not assign it a general wellness score, because a therapeutic diet's nutrient targets are set clinically, not by maintenance standards. Your veterinarian selects the right therapeutic diet for your pet.
At a Glance
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Strengths
- Protein is quite high at 42%, coming from animal sources like dehydrated chicken, pork, fish, and egg to help preserve lean muscle during weight loss.
- Lower fat at 8.7% with a calorie density around 3,128 kcal/kg supports gradual, controlled weight loss when portions are managed.
- Multiple fiber sources, including pea fiber, beet pulp, psyllium, oats, spelt, and cellulose, can help cats feel fuller between meals.
- Includes taurine, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants like vitamin E and C, and L-carnitine to support overall metabolism and health.
Considerations
- Chicken, pork, fish, and egg are all present, so this diet is not a good fit for cats with allergies to any of those proteins.
- The relatively high fiber level may cause softer stools or more frequent bowel movements in some sensitive cats.
- Because this is a prescription therapeutic diet for weight reduction, it should be used only under the guidance of your veterinarian.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Corn Protein Meal
Corn protein meal is a concentrated plant-based protein ingredient commonly used to raise crude protein and energy in dry kibbles, treats and some wet diets as a cost-effective alternative to animal protein sources. It provides digestible amino acids for dogs but has an incomplete amino acid profile (notably low in lysine and lacking taurine), so it should be balanced with higher-quality animal proteins for growing animals and obligate‑carnivore cats; some pets may also be sensitive to corn and quality/sourcing can affect safety and nutrient content.
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Pea Fiber
Pea fiber is an insoluble plant fiber derived from peas commonly used in pet foods as a source of dietary fiber and as a texturizer/binder to help form kibble, increase stool bulk, and reduce calorie density; it provides little protein, fat, vitamins, or minerals but can aid satiety and regularity in dogs and cats. While pea fiber can support digestive health and weight management, it may cause gas or looser stools in some pets and — because pea-derived ingredients have been discussed in the context of concerns about grain‑free diets and canine dilated cardiomyopathy — it should be used as part of a balanced, veterinarian‑approved formulation rather than in excessive amounts.
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Whole Grain Oat
Whole Grain Oat is used in pet foods primarily as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble and insoluble fiber—especially beta‑glucans—that support healthy digestion and can help moderate post‑meal blood sugar and lipid levels. It also provides modest protein, B‑vitamins and minerals, is generally well tolerated by dogs (cats require far fewer carbs), but should be fed in appropriate amounts for weight or diabetic pets and may pose an issue for animals with grain sensitivities unless certified gluten‑free and properly processed for digestibility.
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Pork
Pork is used in pet foods primarily as a high-quality animal protein and flavor enhancer, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins (especially B12 and niacin), iron and zinc, plus fat for calorie-dense energy; it can be suitable for both dogs and cats when balanced in a complete diet. Because pork can be relatively high in fat, it may be inappropriate for pets requiring low‑fat diets or those prone to pancreatitis, some animals may have sensitivities to pork, and raw or undercooked pork can carry parasites or pathogens so it should be properly processed or cooked.
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Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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Brand
Farmina is the flagship brand of Farmina Pet Foods, known for its Natural & Delicious (N&D) and Vet Life lines. The brand focuses on diets that combine natural ingredients with scientific research. Farmina’s offerings target premium pet owners seeking nutritionally balanced recipes made with high-quality proteins and low-glycemic carbohydrates.
Manufacturer
Farmina operates its own manufacturing facilities in Italy, Serbia, and Brazil, allowing complete control over ingredient sourcing, formulation, and production quality. The company follows strict quality assurance protocols and complies with international food safety standards including HACCP and ISO-certified processes.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Farmina Caloric Control Feline Dry Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Oct 16, 2026
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Has Farmina ever been recalled?
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