Firstmate Limited Ingredient Diet Endurance/Puppy Pacific Ocean Puppy Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
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- Single source, novel protein, eliminating the risk of allergies derived from chicken. A great hypoallergenic or elimination formula
- Grain-free recipe with wild herring for a simple, easily digestible diet
- Rich in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, promoting healthy skin and a shiny coat
- Unique bite-size kibble and optimal levels of protein and fat for healthy growth and development in puppies
- Made in Canada with the best ingredient quality available
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FirstMate’s Pacific Ocean Fish Puppy formula is specially formulated to deliver maximum nutrition to your dog at this important stage of growth. It’s unique bite size and optimal levels of protein and fat ensure a healthy speed of growth. Our Pacific Ocean Fish Formula uses only wild fish from the herring family as a single source, novel protein. This formula is very rich in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids producing a healthy skin and coat for your dog. Single source protein (fish) and carbohydrates (potatoes) means this is one of the most simple, easily digestible, grain free diets available in the market today. FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Formula is great for rotation or elimination diets. All FirstMate formulations are manufactured at their plant located in Chilliwack B.C. Canada with care.
| Item Number | 88332 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 28.6 pounds |
| Season | N/A |
| Lifestage | Puppy |
| Breed Size | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds |
| Food Form | Dry Food |
| Special Diet | Sensitive Digestion, Grain-Free, Limited Ingredient Diet, Gluten Free, Pea-Free |
Nutritional Information
Potato, Pacific Ocean Fish Meal, Tomato Pomace, Chicken Fat* (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Fish Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Iodine, Cobalt Carbonate, Selenium Yeast), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, D-Pantothenic Acid, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Yeast Extract (a Source of Prebiotics) Glucosamine Hydrochloride.
New Ingredients: Ocean Fish Meal, Burbank Potato, Norkotah Potato, Tomato Pomace Chicken Fat (Mixed Tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Propionate Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Copper Proteinate, Iodine, Cobalt Carbonate, Selenium Yeast), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, D-pantothenic Acid, Thiamine hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Yeast Extract, Glucosamine Hydrochloride.
3,490 kcal/kg, 541 kcal/cup
| Crude Protein | 28.0% min |
|---|---|
| Crude Fat | 18.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 8.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| Magnesium | 0.1% max |
| Ash | 8.0% max |
| Calcium | 1.2% min |
| Phosphorous | 0.9% min |
| Glucosamine | 100 mg/kg min |
| Calcium/Phosphorous Ratio | 1.3:1 |
Feeding Instructions
| Weight | Senior/Less Active Per Feeding (cup) | Adult Per Feeding (cup) | Puppy Per Feeding (cup) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 - 5 lbs | 1/8 - 1/4 | 1/8 - 1/4 | 1/8 - 1/4 |
| 5 - 10 lbs | 1/8 - 1/4 | 1/4 - 1/3 | 1/4 - 1/3 |
| 10 - 20 lbs | 1/4 - 1/2 | 1/3 - 2/3 | 1/3 - 3/4 |
| 20 - 30 lbs | 1/2 - 3/4 | 2/3 - 1 | 3/4 - 1 1/4 |
| 30 - 50 lbs | 3/4 - 1 1/2 | 1 - 1 3/4 | 1 1/4 - 2 |
| 50 - 70 lbs | 1 1/2 - 2 | 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 | 2 - 2 3/4 |
| 70 - 90 lbs | 2 - 2 1/2 | 2 1/4 - 3 | 2 3/4 - 3 1/2 |
| 90 - 110 lbs | 2 1/2 - 3 | 3 - 3/4 | 3 1/2 - 4 1/4 |
| 110 - 140 lbs | 3 - 4 | 3 3/4 - 4 1/2 | 4 1/4 - 5 |
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.
FAQ
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.
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.
No, FirstMate and Kasiks do not contain GMO ingredients.
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.
Questions & Answers
9 Customer Questions
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22 Customer Reviews
Big pieces
My pup likes it but he is 8 lbs and cannot handle the bigger sized pieces. I am cutting them in half, but likely will not repurchase. Instead I will use cut in half as treats. Wish they came in little bites. Recommend to larger dogs, not puppies.
Hard Kibble
My 9 month old lab has a tough time chewing the kibble. I decided to break it down into smaller pieces using a ziplock bag and rolling pin which has helped. Not sure I will continue to buy this brand again. I think Scout will decide that for me.
Picky dog approved. Great company
My dog will eat this like it’s a treat. Firstmate is a great company with good ingredients
Great food for larger breed
Our 7 mo old Belgain Malanois loves this food. He's really high energy and this seems to keep him happy and full. We give him slightly more than recommended because his metabolism we think is really high!
hair loss, dry skin, yeasty skin
I really thought this food would work for my dog! Unfortunately it lead to baldness, hair loss, and yeasty skin. For being very limited ingredients I really thought this would work. Definitely sticking with something else!
Not Pleased
The adult version is exactly the same sized pieces at the puppy. Very tough so we had to soak it in hot water/broth every time. Puppy reluctantly eats it. Will be looking for a other kind.
great product but the bag was torn
This is a great product, but the bag was torn and the food was spilled out and I had to scoop it out of the box
Not for my dogs..
I’m sure this is a great food, it has everything I was looking for, grain free, limited ingredient, fish and potato, fiber over 6% and protein under 30%, and a puppy formula made by a smaller, high quality company. This checked almost everything for me, except my dogs won’t eat it, and it’s very very expensive, especially to try and feed two large breed dogs. I have a 10 month old Cane Corso who’s pushing 100lbs and a 70lbs senior Amstaff mix who is a very picky eater with allergies. Neither one of them liked this food, so I’m back to shopping to try and find something else. Wish it could have worked but it throughout the transition from their Blue Freedom to this, their tummy issues didn’t improve, and they aren’t eating until they’re starving, often skipping meals. I’m almost done with the first bag and they’ve barely transitioned over, and I don’t think this food will go far enough for the price. It seems like a great food, but it doesn’t work for me and my dogs.
His ears are finally better and it's a safe grain-free
I've been using Chewy for quite some time now but I'm new to FirstMate. Due to issues with most grain free diets giving certain breeds heart issues, I was having a difficult time locating a dry food with fish that would be safe for my now 7 month old Cocker Spaniel pup. A couple recommendations from other CS owners for FirstMate indicated that it is one grain-free that is safe AND has a fish variety (to help with ear issues). When I first offered a few pieces to Kier, he was entirely uninterested (a first). With the pup watching, I offered those bites to my Shiloh Shepherd. After seeing her eat it, Kier decided to give it a try and he's been eating it ever since (still transitioning). His ears are vastly improved and his coat hasn't been inclined to mat as my previous Cockers' coats have. The bites were definitely larger than other foods but he's large enough now that the larger kibble is not a problem. I'll keep him on FirstMate into adulthood and am now transitioning my Shiloh to it to see if it helps with her digestive issues. Note: Kier does NOT smell fishy at all.
Great Food
Great food - our three year old Welsh Springer Spaniel still is on it. He came to us underweight a year ago and has thrived on FirstMate!