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Fred & Felia relies on human grade ingredients and a flexible subscription without a minimum term. Independent tests rate the brand solid to good, with the wet food ahead of the dry food.
- Fred for dogs, Felia for cats
- Wet food with an average meat content of around 41 %
- VIP option with a permanent 25 % discount
- Almost only available in its own online shop
Do you know the feeling when you spend hours in the kitchen cooking something healthy for your dog or cat, and in the end both of them only sniff sceptically at the bowl? Fred & Felia promises exactly the opposite: ready made food that is meant to taste as if you had cooked it yourself, just without oven gloves and a greasy kitchen. Sounds good, but does the food keep its promise?
Fred takes care of dogs, Felia of cats, and both share the same aim: human grade ingredients, gently prepared, with the goal of tasting "better than home cooked". We take a look at recipes, declaration, experiences and the subscription.
What is Fred & Felia?
Fred & Felia advertises its recipes with the aim of preparing the food from human grade ingredients, meaning ingredients that are also approved for people. The brand deliberately sets itself apart from classic industrial food and positions itself closer to home cooked meals, just ready portioned and calculated to be balanced.
Dry food, Frischmenü (fresh menu, wet food) and snacks. Lines: Klassiker (classic), Junior for puppies, Senior and a VET line with special recipes.
According to the brand, developed with a specialist vet for animal nutrition. Single, clearly named protein sources such as chicken with salmon, beef, turkey or horse, all grain free.
Your tomcat probably could not care less about these details, as long as the right smell comes out of the can. But this clarity about varieties helps you when you are looking for a specific protein source.
Recipes and ingredients in detail
Whether the promise "better than home cooked" holds up depends above all on the composition.
Protein sources and meat content
At Fred, the choice ranges from chicken and beef to turkey and rarer game varieties such as deer, mouflon, horse or wild boar. Independent food tests found an average meat content of around 41 percent for the wet food, while the average for the dry food is about 36 percent.
One tested Frischmenü variety with chicken reached 68 percent meat content and only just missed the 70 percent mark. A dry food with 50 percent chicken even did very well on nutritional values.
Grain free and VET lines
Grain free recipes replace wheat and maize with other carbohydrate sources and are standard in several lines at Fred and Felia. For dogs with special needs, there are VET recipes, for example for overweight (Adipositas), food intolerance (Hypoallergen) or sensitive digestion (Intestinal).
Declaration and transparency
In independent tests, the declaration of the wet food scored better than that of the dry food, around 70 points for the Frischmenüs compared to about 55 for the dry food. So overall, the wet food line is declared more transparently. Still, check the percentages in the ingredient list yourself for every variety.
Experiences with dogs and cats
Ingredient list or not, in the end the bowl decides.
Experiences with dogs
Owners often report a better coat and more stable digestion after the switch, and many dogs take to the Frischmenüs well to very well. Some feedback is more critical about the price for large dogs and about the fact that Fred & Felia is essentially only available in its own online shop. As always, give your dog seven to ten days for the switch.
Experiences with cats
With Felia, cats in tests showed high acceptance of all three tested varieties, with a slight preference for turkey. Even the beef variety went down surprisingly well with some picky cats.
However, some critics point out that the fibre content of some recipes is rather high for a cat as a pure carnivore. Especially with sensitive cats, watch closely how digestion and stool react to the switch. For serious health questions, please always talk to your vet.
What independent tests say overall
Overall, Fred & Felia does solidly to well, with the wet food clearly ahead in meat content and declaration. Do not rely on a single test, but combine the results with your own observations.
Prices, subscription and discount code
| Fred (dog) | Felia (cat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Wet food (Frischmenü) | from approx. €8.50/kg, example chicken with rice (10 × 390 g): €8.44/kg | Tetra Pak portions of 190 to 200 g, multipacks from approx. €23.90 |
| Dry food | from approx. €8/kg for larger bags, example chicken (5 kg): €17.90/kg | Premium dry food from €6.63/kg, slow baked variety (750 g) €12.50 to €17.95 |
| Subscription model | Single purchase, VIP option or regular delivery | Single purchase, VIP option or regular delivery |
| VIP discount | 25 % on all products, terms of 3, 6 or 12 months | 25 % on all products, terms of 3, 6 or 12 months |
Prices vary depending on recipe and pack size, and larger packs tend to be cheaper per kilo. With the subscription, you can adjust the amount and delivery interval at any time and pause at any time, without a minimum term. If you are convinced, the VIP option gives you a permanent 25 percent discount.
Our code for you: with AFWEYTMG you get 30 % off your first order at Fred & Felia as a new customer.
To try it with little risk, you will find the current discount code on our Fred & Felia coupon page:
Now at Fred & FeliaAll codesWho is Fred & Felia worth it for?
Fred & Felia is a good fit for owners who value traceable ingredients and are willing to pay a little more for fresh quality than for standard supermarket food. Especially with picky eaters or animals with a slightly sensitive stomach, the switch can make a noticeable difference.
If you have a very large dog or prefer to buy in a store, plan the costs and the online only availability realistically beforehand. If you are looking specifically for a single protein source, it is worth comparing with our Tales & Tails review, which focuses more on single protein.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fred & Felia?+
A brand of dog and cat food that gently prepares human grade ingredients and thus positions itself closer to home cooked meals. Fred is the dog line, Felia the cat line.
What is the difference between Frischmenü and dry food?+
The Frischmenü (wet food) has more meat on average and a more transparent declaration. Dry food, on the other hand, is usually cheaper per kilo and keeps longer.
How much does Fred & Felia cost, and how do I save?+
Wet food costs about 8 to 10 euros per kilo, dry food around 6.60 to 8 euros, premium recipes considerably more. New customers save 30 % with the code AFWEYTMG, and for heavy users the VIP option with 25 percent is worth it.
Can I pause or cancel the subscription?+
Yes, the subscription has no minimum term and can be paused, and amount and interval can be adjusted at any time. To cancel, check your customer account or ask support.
Is the food suitable for food intolerances?+
For dogs, there is a VET line with a hypoallergenic recipe. For sensitive cats, also pay attention to the fibre content. For serious health questions, please talk to your vet.
How does Fred & Felia do in tests?+
The wet food in particular is rated solid to good, with around 41 percent meat on average and a transparent declaration. The dry food is a little behind, but individual varieties do very well.
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