FirstMate Canned Line — Wet Cat Food Summary
CanadaPetPicks.ca Aggregate Score: 4.4 / 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 canned cat food line at their own in-house cannery in Abbotsford, BC — the same facility used for their dog canned line. The cat line follows the same limited ingredient philosophy: single animal protein per can, no artificial gums or thickeners, no peas or lentils, and BPA non-intent epoxy-free cans. Cat cans are available in 5.5oz (156g) format, sold in cases of 24. The line includes grain-free limited ingredient recipes and Grain Friendly options.
Our Assessment
The FirstMate canned cat food line earns consistent praise from owners for palatability and for results in cats with food sensitivities and allergies. Cat Food Advisor rates the brand positively. Owner reviews on the FirstMate website specifically note older picky cats accepting this food when other premium brands were refused, and cats with chronic skin or digestive issues improving on the fish-based formulas. The very short ingredient lists — five to eight ingredients in many recipes — make these formulas genuinely useful for elimination diets and for owners who want to know exactly what their cat is eating.
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Ingredient quality | 5.0 / 5 |
| Canadian sourcing | 4.5 / 5 |
| Production quality | 5.0 / 5 |
| Value for money | 3.5 / 5 |
| Recall history | 5.0 / 5 |
| CanadaPetPicks Aggregate | 4.4 / 5 |
Product List
| Product | Line | Protein | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Ocean Fish with Blueberries | Grain-Free / Limited Ingredient | Wild herring, anchovies, sardines | Antioxidant-rich |
| Limited Ingredient Wild Salmon | Grain-Free / Limited Ingredient | Wild Pacific salmon | Single protein, no gums |
| Cage-Free Turkey | Grain-Free / Limited Ingredient | Cage-free turkey | Novel protein option |
| Wild Salmon & Wild Tuna 50/50 | Grain Friendly | Wild salmon + wild tuna | Dual wild fish |
| Cage-Free Chicken & Rice | Grain Friendly | Cage-free chicken + rice | Grain-inclusive |
| KASIKS Cage-Free Turkey | KASIKS (sister brand) | Cage-free turkey | Grain-free, no potato |
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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