FirstMate Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Australian Lamb Meal Formula Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
British Columbia, Canada
Parent company
FirstMate Pet FoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Lamb Meal
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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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: 24%
Fat: 13%
Fiber: 7.5%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 37.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 26.67%
Fat: 14.44%
Fiber: 8.33%
Ash: 8.89%
Carb: 41.67%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 25.79%
Fat: 33.92%
Carb: 40.29%
Our Review
- 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
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog 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 Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Australian Lamb Meal Formula Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first 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 second ingredient is Lamb Meal. Lamb meal is the rendered, ground, and dried meat from a young sheep. In pet food, lamb meal can be an important source of protein fat, vitamins, and minerals.
The third ingredient is Tomato Pomace. Tomato pomace is a byproduct of tomato processing. In pet food, tomato pomace serves as a source of fiber to benefit your companion’s digestive system, plus vitamins and antioxidants for their overall wellbeing.
The fourth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.
The fifth ingredient is Mixed Tocopherols. Mixed tocopherols are a form of vitamin E. These antioxidants are used as a natural preservative. In pet food, mixed tocopherols help to prevent spoilage and oxidization.
When we analyzed the ingredients in FirstMate Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Australian Lamb Meal Formula Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.08
Market Price avg.
$3.56
% From the Avg
+15%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.28
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+22%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.17
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
+18%
FirstMate Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Australian Lamb Meal Formula Dry Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.
With that in mind, we’ve compared FirstMate Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Australian Lamb Meal Formula Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
26.67%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
-11%
DM Fat
Product info
14.44%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
-10%
DM Fiber
Product info
8.33%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
+55%
DM Carb
Product info
41.67%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
-13%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with moderate fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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