Summary
FirstMate Indoor Cat Formula is a balanced dry food tailored for indoor cats, offering reduced calories and low fat to support a healthy weight.
It features humanely raised cage-free chicken and wild-caught herring, anchovy, and sardines as primary protein sources, providing 85% of the total protein content.
This formula belongs to the Grain Friendly™ category, excluding common allergens like corn, wheat, peas, soy, and potato while including oatmeal and brown rice.
With a crude protein level of 35% and fat content at 12%, it delivers essential nutrients without excessive calories.
Blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries provide antioxidant benefits for immune health and urinary system support.
Prebiotics from yeast extract enhance digestive health, while taurine supports vision, heart health, and overall well-being.
It is designed for all life stages and ensures complete nutrition for kittens and adult indoor cats.
Pros:
- Weight management: Reduced calorie and fat content, ideal for indoor cats prone to weight gain.
- High-quality protein sources: Cage-free chicken and wild-caught fish ensure superior nutritional value and digestibility.
- Grain-friendly formulation: Incorporates wholesome grains like oatmeal and brown rice, avoiding allergens such as corn, wheat, and peas.
- Rich in antioxidants: Blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries support immune and urinary health.
- Digestive support: Yeast extract provides prebiotics to promote gut health and efficient digestion.
- Suitable for all life stages: Balanced nutrition for both kittens and adult indoor cats.
Cons:
- Ash content: A maximum ash level of 9% may require attention for cats with urinary sensitivities.
- Moderate magnesium: At 0.18%, it is within acceptable limits but may require monitoring for cats with specific urinary concerns.
- Complex ingredient list: While nutritious, it may not suit cats with multiple food sensitivities or allergies.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken Meal
- Ocean Fish Meal
- Oatmeal
- Brown Rice
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- Phosphoric acid
- DL–Methionine
- Choline Chloride
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Taurine
- and also:
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While not identical, these products fall within a defined range to offer nutritionally comparable options.
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Why this score?
- 33.3% carbohydrates of combination R-23
- Low protein content-11
- Additional source of animal protein (fish meal) at 2nd place4
- Chelated minerals2
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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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