PRODUCT LINE
FirstMate Limited Ingredient Diet
RECIPES REVIEWED
7
AVG PROTEIN, DM
26.2%
AVG STARCH
42%
FDA RECALLS
None
DEEP DIVE
Inside The FirstMate Limited Ingredient Diet Range
Protein runs lower than the average food we review (26.2% vs 31.9% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is higher than average, at 42% of the food as fed.
86% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (91% across the site).
100% of recipes are grain-free.
NUTRITION
How The Range Measures Up
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 1,774 foods we review
Protein, dry matter
26%
20% to 28%
15%site avg 32%50%
Fat, dry matter
13%
9% to 16%
5%site avg 16%30%
Starch, as fed
42%
39% to 50%
10%site avg 34%60%
Kcal per cup
495
470 to 527
250site avg 390600
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
INGREDIENTS
What Goes In The Bowl
Fish
43%
43%
Beef
29%
14%
Chicken
14%
58%
Lamb
14%
16%
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
Ingredients Some Owners Avoid
By-products
0%
14%
Artificial colors
0%
2%
Chemical preservatives
0%
12%
Corn
0%
20%
Wheat
0%
15%
Soy
0%
11%
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
BREED SIZE
- All Breeds5
- Large Breed1
SPECIAL DIETS
- Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)7
RECALL HISTORY // FIRSTMATE
No FDA Recalls On Record
We have not matched any FDA recall to FirstMate. We check the FDA feed daily. See the recall log
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