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FirstMate Grain Friendly · Cat & Kitten Formula

Dry food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation turned up real problems with FirstMate Grain Friendly. A lower-quality protein leads and grains crowd the list. To be fair, no artificial colours or preservatives on the ingredient list. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

  • Unnamed "ocean fish meal" leads — the species isn't specified — and grains — oatmeal and brown rice — dominate the rest of the list.
  • A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.
  • A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

  • No artificial colours or preservatives on the ingredient list.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein32%
Fat19%
Fiber3.5%
Moisture10%
Ash9%
Carbs (estimated)*26.5%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is FirstMate Grain Friendly grain-free?
No — the label lists oatmeal and brown rice.
What are the first ingredients in FirstMate Grain Friendly?
The label opens with ocean fish meal, chicken meal and oatmeal. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
None appear on the ingredient list.

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