Farmina N&D Lamb & Blueberry Dry Dog Food Review

Intro

I’m The Pet Dude — a pet parent and gear nerd — and I took a deep look at Farmina's Natural & Delicious Pumpkin Grain-Free Lamb & Blueberry dry dog food (26.4 lb / 11.5 kg bag) to see where it fits in the pantry and the bowl. This review focuses on facts pulled from the product listing and our research notes: what the kibble is made of, who it’s aimed at, packaging and handling, plus the real-world positives and caveats that matter at feeding time.

What it is / first look

At first glance this is a grain-free, adult dry dog food sold in a single bag (container type: bag) and positioned for medium-breed dogs. The product copy highlights a lamb-and-blueberry flavor profile and lists pumpkin and blueberries as special ingredients. On the packaging and in the product data you’ll also see claims such as “no cereals or artificial preservatives,” “no added sugar,” and a “vacuum coating system for longer life of vitamins.” The listing categorizes it as a special diet and notes immune support as a recommended use.

Packaging and bag size

The bag for this listing is the 11.5 kg (25.35 pounds) option; the package dimensions given are 31 x 15 x 5 inches. The unit count is listed as 422.4 ounces. That’s the format most people will get delivered and the listing shows the food sold as one item per bag.

Ingredients snapshot

The ingredient statement in the full product description is detailed. The top ingredients include lamb, dehydrated lamb, and pea starch, followed by chicken fat, dried pumpkin, dried whole eggs, herring and herring oil, pea fiber, dried carrot, alfalfa meal, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, yeast extract, dried blueberry and dried apple, dried pomegranate and dried sweet orange, dried spinach, psyllium seed husk, salt and brewers dried yeast. It also lists turmeric, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, a range of vitamin supplements, chelated minerals, taurine, L-carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract and mixed tocopherols as a preservative.

In daily use

Here’s how the product behaves in everyday feeding situations based on the product facts and our research notes.

Palatability and appetite

Across the research notes the recurring theme is that dogs find the kibble appetizing. I saw multiple notes that dogs “love it,” leave nothing in the bowl, or that pickier dogs accepted it. There are also notes advising to try a smaller bag first because a few dogs in testing didn’t care for the flavor — that’s the classic “may suit many but not all” reality with a specialty formula.

Digestibility and stomach/upset signals

The listing’s ingredient set includes soluble fibers (inulin, fructooligosaccharide), psyllium seed husk and pea fiber — ingredients that generally support gut motility and fermentation. In our research notes a number of owners reported improved stomach issues and improvement in food-allergy–type symptoms after switching to this formula; one explicit note said it helped stop a dog’s food allergies and stomach issues. Conversely, another note called out that chicken fat appears widely used in the recipe and that this was an issue for their dogs. If your dog has known fat or poultry sensitivities, that’s something to track.

Transitioning and portion control

The listing itself doesn’t provide a feeding chart or portion guidance in the product facts we have; the packaging size and product weight are listed, but the specific daily feeding amounts are not. The research notes include advice to buy a smaller bag first if you’re trying it on a picky eater. For any change of diet, I recommend a gradual transition over several days and consulting a qualified professional if your dog has a sensitive gut or food allergies — the product listing identifies the formula as a special diet aimed at adult dogs with immune support claims.

Materials & build quality

For a dog food “build quality” translates to ingredient sourcing, processing, and how the product preserves nutrient integrity. The listing calls out a few specific manufacturing and formulation features: low-pressure cooking is referenced in our research notes (owners noted it’s cooked under low pressure to retain nutrients), and the product description lists a vacuum coating system that is intended to extend the life of vitamins. Those two points together are meaningful: lower-pressure cooking and vacuum-coating can help preserve heat-sensitive nutrients, and owners in our notes praised the European production standards and overall ingredient quality.

Ingredient transparency

The listing includes a comprehensive ingredient list (see the full ingredient block earlier). That level of transparency is useful for people tracking allergens or specific nutrients. The product also lists a long set of vitamin and mineral supplements and chelated mineral sources explicitly by name, which helps with formulation transparency compared with listings that only show a generic vitamin/mineral premix.

Bag and storage

The listing gives the bag dimensions and weight, but it doesn’t specify features such as a resealable zipper or oxygen absorbers. One of the research notes mentioned delivery and packaging arriving intact — “Sacco all’interno integro in perfette condizioni” — but the listing does not spell out whether the bag has a reseal. Because the listing highlights a vacuum coating system for vitamin stability, I recommend storing the bag in a cool, dry place and transferring unused kibble to an airtight container if your bag is not resealable; the listing itself doesn’t specify reseal details.

Safety considerations

Pet safety comes first. Below I tie product facts and research notes to the practical safety flags you should consider before you buy or feed this food.

Who the formula is labeled for

The listing clearly marks this kibble for adult dogs and recommends it for medium breeds. It’s labeled as a special diet with immune support claims. If you’re shopping for puppies, seniors with special caloric needs, or small/large breed-specific life-stage formulas, this particular listing is described for adult medium-breed dogs.

Allergens, proteins and fat sources

The first-listed ingredients are lamb and dehydrated lamb, so lamb is the main animal protein. The ingredient list also contains chicken fat, whole eggs, and multiple fish ingredients (herring, dehydrated herring, herring oil). If your dog has known poultry or egg allergies, the presence of chicken fat and eggs is important. In our research notes some owners reported an improvement in food-allergy symptoms after switching to this diet; another owner flagged chicken fat as a problem for their dogs. That split in experience is why you should check your dog's specific allergy profile before switching.

Kibble size and choking risk

The product facts do not provide a kibble dimension or diameter. Our research notes contain observations that the croquette looked smaller in photos than expected but dogs ate it anyway. Because the listing doesn’t specify kibble size, if you have a dog that gulps food or a brachycephalic breed prone to choking, take the cautious route: supervise meals and consider using a slow-feeder bowl. The listing’s breed recommendation is medium breeds; small toy breeds or very large breeds may experience different fit with the kibble size.

Preservatives and additives

The product copy states “no cereals or artificial preservatives” and the actual preservative listed is mixed tocopherols (a natural preservative). That aligns with the grain-free positioning and the “no added sugar” claim. If you avoid artificial preservatives, those product facts are relevant and explicit in the listing.

Who this is for / who should skip

I break this into practical use-case buckets so you can self-select.

Good fits

• Adult medium-breed dogs: The listing specifically recommends medium breeds and marks the age range as adult.
• Dogs who need a grain-free option: The product is described as grain-free and explicitly states it offers a diet without cereals.
• Dogs needing immune support or professional guidance: The listing classifies it as a special diet with immune support as a recommended use.
• Owners who prefer detailed ingredient lists and added functional ingredients: Ingredients like pumpkin, blueberries, inulin, psyllium, glucosamine, chondroitin, aloe vera, green tea extract and chelated minerals are spelled out in the listing.

Who should skip or proceed cautiously

• Puppies and growth-stage dogs: The product is labeled for adult dogs; it doesn’t specify puppy formulations or life-stage feeding for growth needs.
• Dogs with poultry/egg sensitivities: Chicken fat and dried whole eggs are in the ingredient statement; the listing does not advertise this as a single-protein, novel-protein formula.
• Pet owners on a budget or looking for a bargain option: Several research notes describe the food as pricier than mass-market brands. The listing prices are shown in the product facts field but for buying decisions you’ll want to compare local retail and subscription options.
• Buyers who need kibble size specs: The listing does not provide exact kibble dimensions; if you have size-specific needs (very small mouths, brachycephalic breeds), try a small bag first as advised in the research notes.

Verdict

Bottom line: Farmina N&D Pumpkin Grain-Free Lamb & Blueberry is a clearly positioned, ingredient-focused dry dog food aimed at adult medium-breed dogs and sold as a special diet with immune-support claims. The ingredient list reads like a thoughtfully formulated kibble with protein sources (lamb, fish), gut-friendly fibers, antioxidants from fruit inclusions, and joint-support ingredients. Our research notes back up that many dogs find it palatable and that some owners experienced gut and allergy improvements after switching. There are a few consistent caveats — cost, the presence of chicken fat for dogs with poultry sensitivities, and lack of kibble-dimension details on the listing — that matter for some households.

Check before you buy

• Confirm life stage: the listing is for adult dogs only; it’s not a puppy or senior-specific formula.
• Check ingredient sensitivities: lamb is the primary protein, but chicken fat and whole eggs are present — if your dog is allergic to poultry or eggs, this may not be suitable.
• Decide on bag size strategy: the bag here is 11.5 kg (25.35 lb) — if you’re trying it for the first time, research notes recommend buying a smaller quantity first to confirm palatability.
• Note positioning: it’s listed as a special diet with immune support; check with a qualified professional if you plan to use it for therapeutic reasons.
• Storage check: the listing mentions a vacuum coating system for vitamins but does not state if the bag is resealable — consider an airtight container for long-term storage.

Product images & available packaging

Images on the listing are represented by these filenames; they indicate the standard retail bag is what you’ll receive. The listing itself doesn’t spell out alternate colorways, so treat these as the packaging shown in the product images.

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In summary: if you want a grain-free adult formula with lamb as a primary protein and a long ingredient list designed for gut and joint support — and you feed a medium-breed adult dog — this Farmina N&D product is worth considering. Try a small quantity first if your dog is picky or has known ingredient sensitivities, and consult a professional if you’re changing diets for medical reasons.