FirstMate Limited Ingredient Grain Free Cage Free Duck Meal & Pumpkin Formula Dry Dog Food
Product Description
FirstMate's Cage Free Duck Meal & Pumpkin Formula pairs cage-free duck, sourced from France, as a genuinely novel protein with pumpkin included specifically for digestive support. It's a grain-free, legume-free recipe built for dogs across every life stage (with the exception of large-breed puppy growth), giving owners a straightforward option for dogs who need to move away from more typical proteins.
Key Features
- Cage-free duck, sourced from France, is the single novel animal protein.
- Pumpkin is included specifically to support healthy digestion, alongside whole potatoes as the carbohydrate base.
- Grain-free and legume-free (pea-free), keeping the ingredient list short for easier digestion.
- Antioxidant-rich blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries round out the formula.
- Chicken fat used in the recipe is processed free of protein, reducing chicken-protein allergy risk even though chicken fat is present.
- Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, except growth of large-size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).
Ideal For
Puppies and adult dogs of all breeds with food sensitivities who benefit from a novel duck protein and the digestive support of pumpkin. Not intended as the sole diet during growth for large-breed puppies.
Ingredients
Duck Meal, Burbank Potato, Norkotah Potato, Pumpkin, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Brewer's Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Blueberries, Raspberries, Cranberries, Threonine, Calcium Propionate (a preservative), Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, 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), Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Guaranteed Analysis |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 26.0% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 12.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 8.0% |
| Moisture (max) | 10.0% |
| Magnesium (max) | 0.15% |
| Ash (max) | 10.0% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.6% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1.1% |
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
Duck strikes a nice balance as a novel protein: distinctive enough to sidestep chicken or beef sensitivities, but still broadly palatable across breeds and ages. Pairing it with pumpkin for digestive support is a thoughtful detail that goes beyond a basic single-protein swap. Made in Canada.
Caution
Store in a cool, dry place. Please see packaging for the complete AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement.