FirstMate
Cat & Kitten Formula
Summary
FirstMate Cat & Kitten Formula is a nutritionally balanced dry food suitable for cats and kittens of all life stages.
The formula combines humanely raised cage-free chicken with wild-caught herring, anchovies, and sardines for high-quality protein sources.
It belongs to the Grain Friendly™ category, which utilizes wholesome grains such as oatmeal and brown rice while excluding corn, wheat, peas, soy, and potatoes.
With a crude protein content of 32% and fat at 19%, it offers optimal nutrition for muscle maintenance, growth, and energy.
Adding blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries provides antioxidants for immune support and urinary health.
Prebiotics from yeast extract promotes digestive health, while taurine supports vision, heart, and immune function.
Veterinarian-formulated and family-owned, this formula ensures quality through complete production control.
Pros:
- High-quality protein sources: Combines humanely raised chicken and wild-caught fish for superior nutrition.
- Grain-friendly formulation: Includes oatmeal and brown rice for sustained energy and digestion while avoiding common allergens like corn and wheat.
- Rich in antioxidants: Blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries enhance immune and urinary health.
- Digestive support: Yeast extract provides prebiotics, fostering a healthy gut microbiome.
- Suitable for all life stages: Designed for both kittens and adult cats, ensuring long-term compatibility.
Cons:
- Ash content: A maximum ash level of 9% may not be ideal for cats prone to urinary tract sensitivities.
- Moderate magnesium: While within safe limits, magnesium at 0.17% may require consideration for cats with specific urinary concerns.
- Complex ingredient list: Some cats with food sensitivities might react to the mix of animal and plant-based ingredients.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Ocean Fish Meal
- Chicken Meal
- Oatmeal
- Brown Rice
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- Phosphoric acid
- DL–Methionine
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Choline Chloride
- Taurine
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Guaranteed Analysis
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While not identical, these products fall within a defined range to offer nutritionally comparable options.
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Cat & Kitten Formula
Product changes
- 6th Ingredient changed from DL–Methionine -> Phosphoric acid
- 7th Ingredient changed from Dicalcium Phosphate -> DL–Methionine
- 8th Ingredient changed from Choline Chloride -> Dicalcium Phosphate
- 9th Ingredient changed from Taurine -> Choline Chloride
- 10th Ingredient changed from Calcium Propionate (a preservative) -> Taurine
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How the score is calculated?
The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.
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