Product Description
FirstMate Grain Friendly™ Cat & Kitten Formula is a complete and balanced dry cat food crafted for cats and kittens at every stage of life. Built around wild-caught Pacific ocean fish meal and cage-free Canadian chicken meal as the dual protein sources, this formula delivers 86% of its protein from real meat and fish — with the remaining 14% coming from wholesome oats and brown rice. With 32% crude protein and 19% crude fat, it provides the higher energy density that growing kittens and active adults need to thrive. Free of corn, wheat, soy, potato, and peas — FirstMate's Grain Friendly™ promise means every bag uses oats and brown rice as clean, digestible carbohydrates instead of the inflammatory grains or legume-heavy substitutes found in many competitive formulas.
Antioxidant-rich blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries appear in every FirstMate cat formula, supporting immune health, urinary tract function, and cognitive vitality. Taurine is added for heart and eye health, and yeast extract provides prebiotic fiber for a balanced gut microbiome. Proudly made in Canada since 1989.
Key Features
- Higher Energy Formula (568 kcal/cup): Higher fat content supports the energy needs of growing kittens, active adults, and nursing mothers.
- Cage-Free Canadian Chicken + Wild-Caught Pacific Fish: Humanely raised Canadian chicken and wild-caught herring, anchovies, and sardines — 86% of protein from real meat and fish sources.
- Grain Friendly™ Formula: Uses oats and brown rice as wholesome carbohydrate sources — no corn, wheat, soy, potato, or peas.
- Antioxidant Superfood Trio: Blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries in every bag — for immune health, urinary tract support, and cellular protection.
- Kale: Nutrient-dense leafy green for added vitamins and minerals.
- Taurine Added: Essential amino acid for feline heart and eye health.
- Yeast Extract (Prebiotic): Supports a healthy gut microbiome.
- Protein-Free Chicken Fat: Processed free of all chicken protein — safe even for chicken protein-sensitive cats.
- No GMO Ingredients.
- No Artificial Colors, Flavors, or Preservatives.
- Made in Canada in a family-owned, CFIA-inspected facility in Chilliwack, BC since 1989.
Ideal For
Kittens from weaning through adulthood, active adult cats, cats that benefit from higher fat and energy density, and multi-cat households needing a single formula suitable for all ages.
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 starting at gestation; lactating cats should have free access to food. Divide into 3 or more meals for kittens. Always provide fresh water.
Ingredients
Ocean Fish Meal, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Phosphoric Acid, DL-Methionine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Calcium Propionate (a Preservative), Blueberries, Raspberries, Cranberries, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Kale, Yeast Extract (a Source of Prebiotics).
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min.) | 32% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 19% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) | 3.5% |
| Moisture (max.) | 10% |
| Taurine (min.) | 0.26% |
| Magnesium (max.) | 0.17% |
| Calcium (min.) | 1.5% |
| Phosphorus (min.) | 1.1% |
| Calcium/Phosphorus Ratio | 1.4:1 |
Calorie Content
3,663 kcal ME/kg | 568 kcal ME/cup (calculated)
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
FirstMate Cat & Kitten 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 5–7 days. Start with 25% FirstMate and 75% current food, slowly 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 Grain Friendly™ cat formulas are designed to offer clean, high-protein nutrition without corn, wheat, soy, potato, or peas — a genuinely cleaner option in a market full of shortcuts. The chicken fat used in all FirstMate formulas is processed completely free of chicken protein, making it safe even for chicken-sensitive cats.