FirstMate Wild Tuna Formula Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Canned Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
British Columbia, Canada
Parent company
FirstMate Pet FoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Tuna
Ingredients
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 10%
Fat: 6%
Fiber: 0.5%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 2.9%
Carb: 2.6%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 45.45%
Fat: 27.27%
Fiber: 2.27%
Ash: 13.18%
Carb: 11.82%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 36.8%
Fat: 53.63%
Carb: 9.57%
Our Review
- Low carbohydrate content
- High moisture content
- To our knowledge, FirstMate has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- Free of plant-based thickeners
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to FirstMate since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 FirstMate has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of FirstMate Wild Tuna Formula Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Canned Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Tuna. Tuna is a general name for one of several saltwater fish species. In pet food, tuna is generally used as a protein source.
The second ingredient is Water Sufficient. In pet food, the term water sufficient typically refers to the amount of water that is needed to process the rest of the ingredients.
The third ingredient is Potato. Potatoes are versatile starchy root vegetables that provide carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and some fiber. In pet food, potatoes can add texture and flavor while replacing other starches. Many grain-free and gluten-free pet foods contain potatoes.
The fourth ingredient is Calcium Carbonate. Calcium carbonate is a source of supplemental calcium. Calcium carbonate is added to pet food to help keep your pet’s bones, teeth, joints, and muscles healthy.
The fifth ingredient is Sodium Chloride. Sodium chloride is an ionic compound we usually refer to as salt or table salt. In pet food, sodium chloride may be used as a flavor enhancer; it also has a natural preservative effect.
When we analyzed the ingredients in FirstMate Wild Tuna Formula Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.56
Market Price avg.
$0.52
% From the Avg
+8%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$2.06
Market Price avg.
$2.15
% From the Avg
-4%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.24
Market Price avg.
$1.29
% From the Avg
-4%
FirstMate Wild Tuna Formula Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Canned Cat Food is priced within the average market price for wet cat food.
Nutritional Analysis
Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared FirstMate Wild Tuna Formula Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Canned Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
45.45%
All Products avg.
52.97%
% From the Avg
-14%
DM Fat
Product info
27.27%
All Products avg.
17.71%
% From the Avg
+54%
DM Fiber
Product info
2.27%
All Products avg.
6.38%
% From the Avg
-64%
DM Carb
Product info
11.82%
All Products avg.
14%
% From the Avg
-16%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s low in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.
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