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FirstMate Cat Food Review
Company HQ
British Columbia, Canada
Parent company
FirstMate Pet Foods
Sourcing and Manufacturing
Canada
Type of food
Dry Cat Food, Dry Kitten Food, Wet Cat Food
Ratings
69%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 69%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 70%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 66%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 64%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 47%
To our knowledge, FirstMate has never had a product recall
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
Some recipes contain plant-based protein
Lower than average protein content
Brand Overview
FirstMate pet foods are made with natural ingredients, without GMOs, binders, or artificial colors. The company offers a complete line of wet and dry foods for dogs and cats of all life stages. Many FirstMate pet foods are grain-free. Limited ingredient recipes are available.
How Much Does FirstMate Cat Food Cost
We’ve compared FirstMate cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
FirstMate Dry Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$5.35
$4.82
+11%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.34
$0.39
-15%
Price per day
$0.20
$0.24
-17%
FirstMate Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
FirstMate Dry Kitten Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$3.04
$5.06
-40%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.18
$0.29
-37%
Price per day
$0.11
$0.17
-35%
FirstMate Dry Kitten Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
FirstMate Wet Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.48
$0.57
-16%
Price per 100 kcal
$1.82
$2.41
-24%
Price per day
$1.09
$1.44
-24%
FirstMate Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
FirstMate Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared FirstMate cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Dry Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
41.39%
38.63%
+7%
DM Fat
17.22%
16.64%
+3%
DM Fiber
4.16%
5.22%
-20%
DM Carb
27.50%
38.21%
-28%
Dry Kitten Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
35.56%
40.93%
-13%
DM Fat
21.11%
20.41%
+3%
DM Fiber
3.89%
4.05%
-4%
DM Carb
29.44%
32.98%
-11%
Wet Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
46.80%
53.21%
-12%
DM Fat
21.40%
17.63%
+21%
DM Fiber
2.12%
6.56%
-68%
DM Carb
20.80%
14.04%
+48%
All of FirstMate cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to FirstMate Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
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