FirstMate Dry Cat Food Lines — Grain-Free & Grain Friendly
CanadaPetPicks.ca Aggregate Score: 4.3 / 5 | Based on 4 independent sources | Made in Abbotsford, BC | Zero recalls since 1989
Where to Buy
- FirstMate store locator — independent Canadian pet stores
- Global Pet Foods — widely stocked nationally
Overview
FirstMate produces a dry cat food range built on the same principles as the dog food line: limited ingredient recipes, single animal protein per formula, no corn, no wheat, no soy, no artificial colours or preservatives, and no peas or lentils. Two lines are available: Grain-Free (potato-based) and Grain Friendly (oat and rice-based). A dedicated Indoor Cat formula is available in the Grain Friendly line. All recipes are manufactured at FirstMate’s own facility in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Our Assessment
Cat Food Advisor rates the FirstMate dry cat food range as above-average, noting the named meat or fish meal as the primary protein source, complete taurine supplementation, and the absence of plant-based protein boosters from legumes. Owner reviews are consistently positive, with a 5-star average on the Grain Friendly Cat Food Cat Chicken formula — one of the highest-rated formulas in the entire FirstMate range. The Grain-Free line with its Pacific Ocean Fish recipe is particularly popular among cats with chicken sensitivities or owners wanting a legume-free grain-free option.
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Ingredient quality | 4.5 / 5 |
| Canadian sourcing | 4.0 / 5 |
| Product variety | 4.0 / 5 |
| Value for money | 4.0 / 5 |
| Recall history | 5.0 / 5 |
| CanadaPetPicks Aggregate | 4.3 / 5 |
Product List
| Product | Line | Protein | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Ocean Fish with Blueberries | Grain-Free | Wild herring, anchovies, sardines | No peas, no legumes, potato base |
| Chicken Meal with Blueberries | Grain-Free | Cage-free chicken meal | No peas, no legumes |
| Grain Friendly Cat Chicken | Grain Friendly | Cage-free chicken + oats/rice | No potato, no peas — 5-star owner reviews |
| Indoor Cat Formula | Grain Friendly | Wild-caught fish + cage-free chicken | Lower calorie for indoor cats |
Where to Buy
- FirstMate store locator — independent Canadian pet stores
- Global Pet Foods — widely stocked nationally
- Amazon Canada — search for FirstMate pet food
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