FirstMate Limited Ingredient Grain Free Chicken Meal with Blueberries Dry Dog Food
Product Description
FirstMate built its Chicken Meal with Blueberries recipe around a simple idea: use free-run Canadian chicken as the single meat protein, then let antioxidant-rich blueberries do the rest of the work. It's a grain-free, legume-free formula from a family-owned Canadian company that has run its own kibble facility and cannery since 1989, giving them full control over sourcing and production from start to finish.
Key Features
- Free-run, cage-free Canadian chicken is the single meat protein, with roughly 92% of the recipe's protein coming from chicken.
- Whole blueberries provide natural antioxidants to support overall health.
- Grain-free, gluten-free, and legume-free (pea-free), a formula built for dogs with common sensitivities.
- Uses FirstMate's proprietary vacuum infusion method, which infuses fats and essential oils directly into each piece of kibble rather than spraying them on afterward.
- Chicken fat used in the recipe is processed free of protein, reducing the risk of chicken-protein-related allergic reactions even in dogs sensitive to chicken.
- Suitable for everyday feeding across all life stages.
Ideal For
Dogs of all life stages, including those with food sensitivities, who do well on a single-protein, grain-free diet with an antioxidant boost from blueberries.
Ingredients
Chicken Meal, Burbank Potato, Norkotah Potato, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Whole Blueberries, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Calcium Propionate (a preservative), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Iodine, Cobalt Carbonate, Selenium Yeast), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, D-Pantothenic Acid, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Yeast Extract, Glucosamine Hydrochloride.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Guaranteed Analysis |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 25.0% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 14.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 4.0% |
| Moisture (max) | 10.0% |
| Magnesium (max) | 0.08% |
| Ash (max) | 7.0% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.5% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.9% |
| Omega-3 (approx.) | 0.47% |
| Omega-6 (approx.) | 2.08% |
Calorie Content
See packaging for calculated calorie content per cup.
Feeding Instructions
Serve dry or slightly moistened in a clean bowl, feeding twice daily. Use the feeding chart on the packaging as an initial guide based on your dog's weight, and adjust accordingly to maintain ideal body condition. Always provide fresh, clean water.
When transitioning to this recipe from another brand, FirstMate recommends a 7-day transition period. Begin by introducing a small amount of FirstMate with the old food on the first day, then gradually increase the amount of new food while decreasing the old food over the course of the week until your dog is eating exclusively FirstMate.
Why We Love It
FirstMate's vacuum infusion process is a genuine point of difference: instead of spraying fats onto finished kibble, they infuse it directly into each piece, which owners often credit for the food's palatability even among picky eaters. Combined with a short, single-protein ingredient list, it's an easy recipe to recommend for dogs just starting a limited ingredient diet. Made in Canada.
Caution
Store in a cool, dry place. Please see packaging for the complete AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement.