Firstmate Chicken Meal with Blueberries Formula Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 10-lb bag

Details

• Grain and gluten-free recipe that’s great for cats of all ages
• Simple, limited ingredient diet allows for easy digestion and a reduced chance of allergic reaction
• Blueberries serve as an antioxidant and nutritional source of dietary fiber. Helps to promote a healthy immune system, urinary tract, increase eyesight and memory function
• With free-run chicken as the only protein source
• Made with the best ingredients in Canada, at FirstMate’s family owned facility

FirstMate’s Chicken Meal with Blueberries cat diet is a wonderful choice for kittens or cats at all stages of life. Free Run Chicken provides a single source meat protein. This simple, limited ingredient diet allows for easy digestion and a reduced chance of allergic reaction. FirstMate’s grain and gluten free cat diets are loaded with fresh blueberries which provide a nutritional source of antioxidants. Blueberries promote a healthy immune system, urinary tract, increase eyesight and memory function, and provide a source of dietary fiber. All FirstMate formulations are manufactured at their family owned facility located in Chilliwack, B.C., Canada, with care.

Specifications

Item Number : 88445
Weight : 10 pounds
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Nutritional Info

Ingredients
Chicken Meal, Potato, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Blueberries, Dl-Methionine, Minerals: (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins: (Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Potassium Chloride, Calcium Propionate (a Preservative), Taurine, Yeast Extract (a Source of Prebiotics), Kale, Glucosamine Hydrochloride.

Caloric Content
3,530 kcal/kg, 547 kcal/cup

|Guaranteed Analysis||
|—|—:|
|Crude Protein|36.0% min|
|Crude Fat|16.0% min|
|Crude Fiber|4.0% max|
|Moisture|10.0% max|
|Magnesium|0.089% max|
|Ash|8.0% max|
|Calcium|1.8% min|
|Phosphorous|0.9% min|
|Glucosamine|100 mg/kg min|
|Taurine|0.22% min|
|Calcium / Phosphorous ratio|1.7:1|

Feeding Instructions

|Weight|Less Active Adult Daily Feeding (cup)|Active Adult Daily Feeding (cup)|Kitten Daily Feeding (cup)|
|—|—|—|—|
|1 – 2 lbs|–|–|1/8 – 1/6|
|2 – 5 lbs|1/8 – 1/6|1/6 – 1/4|1/6 – 1/4|
|5 – 7 lbs|1/6 – 1/4|1/4 – 3/8|1/4 – 3/8|
|7 – 10 lbs|1/4 – 1/3|3/8 – 1/2|3/8 – 1/2|
|10 – 13 lbs|1/3 – 1/2|1/2 – 3/4|1/2 – 3/4|
|13 – 16 lbs|1/2 – 3/4|3/4 – 1|–|

For** pregnant females** increase feed intake gradually starting at beginning of gestation period. By the end of the 9 week gestation period, an increase of 25 – 50% above normal maintenance energy is usually required.

**Lactating females** should be given free access to food until the kittens are weaned. Energy requirements vary depending on breed and litter size.

Transition Instructions
When transitioning to our dry food from another brand, we typically recommend a 7-day transition period. Begin by introducing a small amount of FirstMate with the old food on the first day. Gradually increase the amount of the new food, decreasing the amount of the old food over the course of a week until they are eating exclusively FirstMate.

FAQ

**Why do your products appear different at times?**

Our products contain natural ingredients without the addition of artificial coloring or binders. As a result, you may note variation in the appearance of our products between batches.

**Chicken Fat and Chicken Allergies:**

Our bodies and our pet’s bodies react differently with proteins and fats. An allergy is caused by the bodies reaction with the protein of what we’ve come in contact with. Our chicken fat is free of chicken protein and will therefore not cause a reaction for those animals with a chicken allergy.

**Do you use GMO ingredients?**

No, FirstMate and Kasiks do not contain GMO ingredients.

**What is a meal? How does it compare to a fresh meat?**

Chicken meal is a concentrated source of chicken protein in which most of the moisture and some of the fat has been removed. Meals such as these provide nearly 4 times more protein than the fresh ingredients.