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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Cat loves!
By LAMP on Nov 24, 2021
My cat goes bonkers for this. We were feeding him another dried food, which he ate diligently. But he truly loves FirstMate. Gobbles it up. It's a little pricier, but worth it.
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Excellent food-Excellent value
By 3kittymom on Oct 25, 2021
Very high protein food with minimal extra ingredients, which is important for a cat's metabolism. Reasonably priced, given its high quality. My three cats, ranging from 1 to 9 years old, all enjoy it.
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Cats love this food
By unamadredegato on Aug 28, 2021
My FOUR cats love this food. The best thing about it is it's a healthy kibble, look at the ingredients. Two of my kitties would eat this kibble all day, so I do not feel guilty about feeding them FirstMate.
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Finally food that doesn’t make my cat throw up!!
By Venetia on Jul 10, 2021
Three cat household with one cat that would throw up multiple times a month. Tried at least 1/2 a dozen brands over a period of two or three years. Eight months in he’s thrown up once maybe twice. Both with hairballs & not whet he’d just eaten.
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This food was a lifesaver!
By jennifer on Apr 22, 2021
We have a cat who has a lot of food intolerances/allergies. We found this out after doing blood work because she chewed at herself until she bled. We started out with RX food and then were able to get her on a food we could buy locally. The ingredients changed in that food and I was at a loss as to what to do to avoid the costly RX food. After a ton of research on a zillion dry cat foods I finally found this product. I ordered it and held my breath waiting to see of she would actually eat it as she's super picky. She loved it! Her very first bowl of it she ate like she was eating a bowlful of treats. I'm grateful that this is available through Chewy because I've never see it in any store around We have a cat who has a lot of food intolerances/allergies. We found this out after doing blood work because she chewed at herself until she bled. We started out with RX food and then were able to get her on a food we could buy locally. The ingredients changed in that food and I was at a loss as to what to do to avoid the costly RX food. After a ton of research on a zillion dry cat foods I finally found this product. I ordered it and held my breath waiting to see of she would actually eat it as she's super picky. She loved it! Her very first bowl of it she ate like she was eating a bowlful of treats. I'm grateful that this is available through Chewy because I've never see it in any store around me. … more
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YEP, MY CATS ARE ALL PICKY LITTLE JERKS
By Tinyoverlord on Apr 19, 2021
Well alllllll the other kitty's I know LOVED this food. My kitty's however gave me a thumbs down. I have five cats first of all but When my cat singe kept getting UI infections my vet and i decided to change their food. So with friskies now gone for good I tried a few different fancier cat foods like nutrish, blue buffalo, crave- ect ect ect. So finally, during an extreamly late night of wine induced online shopping....i bought a quite large (annnnd expencive) bag of THIS. because honestly I'm at my wits end with what to even buy them other then crappy old grain filled friskies. Soooo as the excited and proud "I just paid a fortune for this catfood" fur mommy that I was....I ripped open the bag Well alllllll the other kitty's I know LOVED this food. My kitty's however gave me a thumbs down. I have five cats first of all but When my cat singe kept getting UI infections my vet and i decided to change their food. So with friskies now gone for good I tried a few different fancier cat foods like nutrish, blue buffalo, crave- ect ect ect. So finally, during an extreamly late night of wine induced online shopping....i bought a quite large (annnnd expencive) bag of THIS. because honestly I'm at my wits end with what to even buy them other then crappy old grain filled friskies. Soooo as the excited and proud "I just paid a fortune for this catfood" fur mommy that I was....I ripped open the bag as soon as I got it and I even got them new cute little elevated and tilted kitty bowls to eat from...but the extra pazazz I put forward didn't help, because they ALLLLL snubbed it. so I slumped over in defeat. YEP! MY CATS ARE ALL JERKS! Testing my theory that I have the world's most stubborn furballs ....I bagged up a few bags of this kibble to take to some ppl I knew who also had picky cats. (just to see if I'm crazy or not and my cats were all just friskies pimping pre-madonnas orrrrr if I was just over dramatic.) BUT NAY NAY KIDDIES.....IM NOT JIST DRAMATIC. I WAS CORRECT! ALLLLL OF THE OTHER PICKY KITTYS IN MY LIFE THAT BELONG TO LOVED ONES OF MINE ALLLLLL LOVED IT!! AND BOY DO I MEAN THEY LOOOOVED IT!!!! ALL OF THEM DID.....EXCEPT FOR MINE! so I told my vet- sorry.... it's a no go with the food they will actually starve rather then eat the good stuff. Luckily he directed me towards friskies new food with no grain and said it shld work fine. Sooooo back to cheap less impressive and show offy friskies. SIGH! I was so proud of all that expensive cat food too. I'd be showing it off on my counter like..."oh are you looking over here at thisssss....this bag right here of 60$ catfood? Yessss I know.... I spoil my babies!" atleast that's what I picture in my head that never actually happened (BUT IT MAY HAVE IF THEY ATE IT AND IT WAS AROUND LONG ENOUGH!) Anyhoo they loooooved the new friskies of course *rolls eyes*....so yeah great product, smelled amazing looked amazing allllll the other kitty's loved it but.....it looks like there will be noooo fancy food for my picky eaters. I really wanted to be THAT mom too....this stinks. Oh well.....atleast they got fancy cat trees and toys to show off! Hahaha. … more
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First eaten in the mix!
By Wolfski on Jun 18, 2021
I use this food, along with 1-2 name brand cat foods in a big mixed container, and it's always picked to be the first gone!
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Good food from canada
By Siuju on May 22, 2021
My cat likes this even though the shape of kibble is too flat for him. I have to hand feed it to him but he likes the taste.
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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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My finicky cat ate every bite!
By Chase on Jul 3, 2021
Highly recommended! This food has everything good & Chade loved it!
