what is the fat in this food

This recipe has a minimum Crude Fat content of 10.0%.

What are the sources of the "fishmeal"?

This comes from two sources, one source is Pacific Herring caught and processed in British Columbia in Canada, the second source is a mixed fish caught primarily off the coast of Peru.

What size are the kibbles?

The FirstMate kibble is approximately 11.5-12.5 millimeters in diameter.

Does this food contain whole grains or by-product meal?

This grain-free formula does not contain any by-product meal. For a complete list of ingredients, click “Nutritional Information”, below the “Details” tab, right under the "About This Item" section.

Firstmate Small Bites Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Original Formula Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag

Name: Firstmate Small Bites Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Original Formula Dry Dog Food
Brand: Firstmate
SKU: 1028470
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.55 (60 reviews)

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Limited Ingredient Diet
Gluten Free
Grain-Free
Sensitive Digestion
Digestive Health
Sensitive Skin
All Lifestages
Extra Small Breeds
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About This Item

This limited ingredient diet is made with wild-caught herring, anchovies, sardines, and vegetables plus added vitamins and minerals.
Specially formulated for easy digestion with a hearty flavor your dog will drool for.
The thoughtful recipe contains no peas or legumes—plus, the chicken fat is processed free from protein, helping reduce the risk of allergies derived from chicken.
Great for small dogs with food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Crafted with a single animal protein for a meal that’s simply delicious.

Ingredients

Ocean Fish Meal Burbank Potato Norkotah Potato Tomato Pomace Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) (Mixed Tocopherols) Dicalcium Phosphate Choline Chloride Calcium Propionate (a preservative) Minerals (Zinc Proteinate Iron Proteinate Calcium Carbonate Manganese Proteinate Copper Proteinate Selenium Yeast Calcium Iodate) Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement Niacin Thiamine Mononitrate Vitamin A Supplement D-pantothenic Acid Riboflavin Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Biotin Vitamin B12 Supplement Vitamin D3 Supplement Folic Acid) Taurine Yeast Extract Rosemary extract

Caloric Content

ME (calculated): 3060 kcal/kg | 475 kcal/cup

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein	23.0% min
Crude Fat	10.0% min
Crude Fiber	8.0% max
Moisture	10.0% min
Magnesium	0.1% max
Ash	9.0% min
Calcium	1.2% min
Phosphorous	1.0% min
Glucosamine	100 mg/kg

Weight	Senior / Less Active Daily Feeding (cup)	Adult Daily Feeding (cup)	Puppy Daily Feeding (cup)
3 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 1/2
110 - 140 lbs	3 - 4	3 3/4 - 4 1/2	4 1/4 - 5

Serve dry or slightly moistened in a clean bowl. Use this chart as an initial guide and adjust accordingly. Feed twice daily. Always provide fresh clean water.

Pregnant females, increase feed intake beginning week 7 of gestation up to 25%. Lactating females increase feeding up to 50%, feeding a minimum of 3 times per day. Feeding requirements vary depending on breed and litter size. Monitor body condition of pregnant and lactating females and adjust feed accordingly.

Transition Instructions

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.