FirstMate Chicken Meal with Blueberries Formula Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
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FirstMate’s Chicken Meal with Blueberries cat diet is a wonderful choice for kittens or cats at all stages of life. Free Run Chicken provides a single source meat protein. This simple, limited ingredient diet allows for easy digestion and a reduced chance of allergic reaction. FirstMate’s grain and gluten free cat diets are loaded with fresh blueberries which provide a nutritional source of antioxidants. Blueberries promote a healthy immune system, urinary tract, increase eyesight and memory function, and provide a source of dietary fiber. All FirstMate formulations are manufactured at their family owned facility located in Chilliwack, B.C., Canada, with care.
Key Benefits- Grain and gluten-free recipe that’s great for cats of all ages
- Simple, limited ingredient diet allows for easy digestion and a reduced chance of allergic reaction
- Blueberries serve as an antioxidant and nutritional source of dietary fiber. Helps to promote a healthy immune system, urinary tract, increase eyesight and memory function
- With free-run chicken as the only protein source
- Made with the best ingredients in Canada, at FirstMate’s family owned facility
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Item Number88445
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Weight10.0 pounds
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LifestageAdult
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietSensitive Digestion, Grain-Free, Limited Ingredient Diet, Gluten Free, Pea-Free, Flax-Free, High-Protein
Chicken Meal, Potato, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Blueberries, Dl-Methionine, Minerals: (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins: (Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Potassium Chloride, Calcium Propionate (a Preservative), Taurine, Yeast Extract (a Source of Prebiotics), Kale, Glucosamine Hydrochloride.
Caloric Content3,530 kcal/kg, 547 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 36.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 16.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 4.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| Magnesium | 0.089% max |
| Ash | 8.0% max |
| Calcium | 1.8% min |
| Phosphorous | 0.9% min |
| Glucosamine | 100 mg/kg min |
| Taurine | 0.22% min |
| Calcium / Phosphorous ratio | 1.7:1 |
| Weight | Less Active Adult Daily Feeding (cup) | Active Adult Daily Feeding (cup) | Kitten Daily Feeding (cup) |
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| 1 - 2 lbs | – | – | 1/8 - 1/6 |
| 2 - 5 lbs | 1/8 - 1/6 | 1/6 - 1/4 | 1/6 - 1/4 |
| 5 - 7 lbs | 1/6 - 1/4 | 1/4 - 3/8 | 1/4 - 3/8 |
| 7 - 10 lbs | 1/4 - 1/3 | 3/8 - 1/2 | 3/8 - 1/2 |
| 10 - 13 lbs | 1/3 - 1/2 | 1/2 - 3/4 | 1/2 - 3/4 |
| 13 - 16 lbs | 1/2 - 3/4 | 3/4 - 1 | – |
For** pregnant females** increase feed intake gradually starting at beginning of gestation period. By the end of the 9 week gestation period, an increase of 25 - 50% above normal maintenance energy is usually required.
Lactating females should be given free access to food until the kittens are weaned. Energy requirements vary depending on breed and litter size.
When transitioning to our dry food from another brand, we typically recommend a 7-day transition period. Begin by introducing a small amount of FirstMate with the old food on the first day. Gradually increase the amount of the new food, decreasing the amount of the old food over the course of a week until they are eating exclusively FirstMate.
Why do your products appear different at times?
Our products contain natural ingredients without the addition of artificial coloring or binders. As a result, you may note variation in the appearance of our products between batches.
Chicken Fat and Chicken Allergies:
Our bodies and our pet’s bodies react differently with proteins and fats. An allergy is caused by the bodies reaction with the protein of what we’ve come in contact with. Our chicken fat is free of chicken protein and will therefore not cause a reaction for those animals with a chicken allergy.
Do you use GMO ingredients?
No, FirstMate and Kasiks do not contain GMO ingredients.
What is a meal? How does it compare to a fresh meat?
Chicken meal is a concentrated source of chicken protein in which most of the moisture and some of the fat has been removed. Meals such as these provide nearly 4 times more protein than the fresh ingredients.
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My cat likes this food
By Steph on Mar 21, 2021
My cat likes this food, he also has a sensitive stomach, and this food hasn’t caused him any issues. Been looking for awhile for a decent food for him, and I finally have found it. He can be picky as well, and he likes this food
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Good dry food for cats with touchy stomachs
By JohnH on Jan 16, 2021
This was recommended by a cat-owning employee at Pet Food Express, for a high protein, grain-free dry food. Our cat was recovering from thyroid problems and needed to put weight back on, and this worked well. Grain-free was important as she had digestive issues with other dry food when we adopted her. She continues to like it a year after thyroid radiation treatment, eating it regularly during the day and at bedtime.
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My cat loves this food!
By Mainecatlover on Jan 1, 2021
I was looking for a grain-free/pea-protein-free food however when I found First Mate I thought the price was a little high. My cat loves this food and she has done so well with it I realized it is worth every cent!
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Snubbed by All!
By TwoKittens on Nov 17, 2020
I bought this trying to find the highest protein and best quality food for a cat with cancer and then to use with other 2 house cats. Not one of them will eat it. Sadly it might get donated if my 2 barn cats won't eat it. Seems like a great food but none of my kitties will touch it. Has remained untouched in bowls on all levels of house.
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my cats love it
By CeeJay on Nov 3, 2020
Got this formula as a free sample and mixed it in with my cats old dry food Earthborn, which they’ve lost interest in and stopped eating. They love this stuff! Every time I pour it into their bowl of kibble they rush to eat it.
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Limited ingredient & no fish
By Charlie on Jul 29, 2020
It's difficult to find cat food with no fish and nearly impossible to find a limited ingredient food with no peas or other legumes (one cat is allergic). If a food doesn't have legumes, it's bound to have a bunch of glutens (other cat is allergic) and other plant proteins so the manufacturer can get away with using less animal protein. Makes it very hard to find something for cats with food allergies because if it's not one thing, it's another. This food has a relatively simple ingredient list and is nice because it has a good protein % and nearly all of that is animal protein - rare. It took a couple weeks for my cats to take to it (doesn't smell like other cat foods - you can smell the blueberries It's difficult to find cat food with no fish and nearly impossible to find a limited ingredient food with no peas or other legumes (one cat is allergic). If a food doesn't have legumes, it's bound to have a bunch of glutens (other cat is allergic) and other plant proteins so the manufacturer can get away with using less animal protein. Makes it very hard to find something for cats with food allergies because if it's not one thing, it's another. This food has a relatively simple ingredient list and is nice because it has a good protein % and nearly all of that is animal protein - rare. It took a couple weeks for my cats to take to it (doesn't smell like other cat foods - you can smell the blueberries), but worth the wait. … more
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so excited for this product-but cats thought otherwise
By slarsen on Jul 21, 2020
I love the ingredients, and the limited items in this food. I was really hoping my cat and kitten would like it. I think they like the flavor, but the pieces are so tiny they have a hard time eating it. they will go to a different bowl of food and finish that before they will attempt to eat this one. IF it is hand feed they will eat it. Manufacturer needs to make it in bigger manageable sized pieces. I wont buy it again unfortunately.
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Fussy cats
By Maxy on Oct 11, 2020
Neither one of my cats liked this food. That doesn't mean it's a bad food. My cats are fussy
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Great food highly recommended
By Dawn on Mar 27, 2020
I recently switched my hedgehog to this and he absolutely loves it. I did the gradual switch as you would with any other animal, he refused to eat the other brand when they were in the same dish!
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Great company for pets
By pixiedust on Dec 5, 2019
Chewy.com is reliable, reasonable, and provides quick convenient delivery of all our pet needs. Customer service is outstanding. I am so happy I decided to try this company. Will recommend to all my pet owner friends and family.
