FirstMate Limited Ingredient Cage-Free Duck Meal with Blueberries Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Product Description
FirstMate Limited Ingredient Cage-Free Duck Meal with Blueberries Formula is a grain-free, single-protein dry cat food designed for cats that need fewer ingredients and a lower risk of dietary allergic reactions. Built around cage-free duck sourced from France as the sole animal protein, this formula keeps the ingredient list intentionally short — clean enough that you can read and understand every item on it. Duck is a novel protein — rarely found in conventional cat food — making this formula an excellent first choice for cats that have developed sensitivities to more common proteins like chicken, turkey, or fish. FirstMate sources their duck from cage-free farms in France, a globally recognized premium standard for duck quality and welfare. The limited ingredient formula keeps the ingredient list short and clean, with potato as the sole carbohydrate and whole blueberries as the only added fruit.
Every FirstMate Limited Ingredient cat formula includes a high inclusion of whole blueberries, a powerful superfood that supports urinary tract health, immune function, eyesight, and cognitive health. Taurine is added for heart and eye health, and yeast extract provides prebiotic fiber to support a healthy gut microbiome. Formulated for cats and kittens of all life stages. Made in Canada since 1989.
Key Features
- Single Animal Protein Source: One named meat or fish meal — the simplest way to manage food sensitivities and allergies.
- Limited Ingredient Diet: Minimal ingredients for easy digestion and a reduced risk of allergic reaction.
- Grain-Free & Gluten-Free: No grains of any kind.
- No Peas, No Flax: Free of common LID-formula substitutes that can cause sensitivities in some cats.
- Whole Blueberries: High inclusion of fresh blueberries for antioxidant support — promotes a healthy immune system, urinary tract health, eyesight, and memory function.
- Taurine Added: Essential amino acid for feline heart and eye health.
- Yeast Extract (Prebiotic): Supports a healthy gut microbiome.
- Kale: Nutrient-dense green for additional vitamins and minerals.
- Protein-Free Chicken Fat: Safe even for chicken protein-sensitive cats — the fat is processed free of all chicken protein.
- No GMO Ingredients.
- Made in Canada in a family-owned, CFIA-inspected facility in Chilliwack, BC since 1989.
- Suitable for All Life Stages: Kittens, adults, and seniors.
Ideal For
Cats and kittens of all ages and breeds. Especially recommended for cats with food sensitivities or allergies, cats on elimination diets, pet parents managing chronic GI issues, and owners who want the cleanest possible ingredient list from a trusted Canadian manufacturer.
Feeding Guide
| Body Weight | Daily Amount (cups) |
|---|---|
| 4 lbs (2 kg) | ¼ – ⅓ cup |
| 6 lbs (3 kg) | ⅓ – ½ cup |
| 8 lbs (4 kg) | ½ – ⅔ cup |
| 10 lbs (5 kg) | ⅔ – ¾ cup |
| 12 lbs (6 kg) | ¾ – 1 cup |
Kittens: Feed 2–3× the adult maintenance amount. Pregnant/Lactating: Increase gradually; lactating cats should have free access to food. Divide into 2 or more meals daily. Always provide fresh water.
Ingredients
Duck Meal, Potato, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Blueberries, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Calcium Propionate (a Preservative), Kale, Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min.) | 32% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 18% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) | 3% |
| Moisture (max.) | 10% |
| Taurine (min.) | 0.1% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min.) | 2.8% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min.) | 0.3% |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.
Calorie Content
Approximately 400 kcal ME/cup (calculated)
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
FirstMate Cage-Free Duck Meal with Blueberries Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.
Transition Guide
When switching to FirstMate, transition gradually over 7 days. Start by introducing a small amount mixed with your cat's current food, gradually increasing the FirstMate portion each day. Always provide fresh, clean water.
About FirstMate
FirstMate Pet Foods has been proudly made in Canada since 1989. Founded by former commercial fisherman Michael Florian in Chilliwack, British Columbia, FirstMate manufactures all of their formulas in their own CFIA-inspected, family-owned facility. Their Limited Ingredient cat line was developed for cats that need fewer ingredients, novel proteins, and a reduced risk of allergic reaction — without sacrificing palatability or nutritional completeness. All FirstMate formulas are grain-free, pea-free, and contain no GMO ingredients. The chicken fat used in all formulas is processed free of chicken protein, making it safe even for chicken protein-sensitive cats.