Product Description
FirstMate Grain Friendly™ Indoor Cat Formula is a reduced-fat, lower-calorie dry cat food specially formulated for the nutritional needs of less active indoor cats. Built around cage-free Canadian chicken meal and wild-caught Pacific ocean fish meal, this formula delivers 35% crude protein with a lower 12% crude fat — helping indoor cats maintain a healthy weight and lean muscle mass without the excess calories that lead to weight gain in sedentary lifestyles. 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
- Reduced Fat & Lower Calorie: 12% crude fat vs 19% in the Kitten formula — designed to help indoor cats maintain a healthy weight.
- 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
Adult indoor cats, spayed or neutered cats, cats prone to weight gain, and less active cats that need a calorie-controlled formula without sacrificing protein quality.
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 |
Divide into 2 or more meals daily. Adjust based on age, activity level, and body condition. For weight management, consult your veterinarian. Always provide fresh water.
Ingredients
Chicken Meal, Ocean Fish Meal, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Phosphoric Acid, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, 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.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min.) | 35% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 12% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) | 4% |
| Moisture (max.) | 10% |
| Magnesium (max.) | 0.26% |
| Calcium (min.) | 1.6% |
| Phosphorus (min.) | 1.2% |
| Calcium/Phosphorus Ratio | 1.3:1 |
Calorie Content
Approximately 430 kcal ME/cup (calculated) — reduced calorie compared to the Cat & Kitten formula.
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
FirstMate Indoor Cat 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.