Since 1989

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Founder Mike Florian provides the history and evolution of FirstMate Pet Foods, a Canadian family-owned pet food manufacturing company.

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FirstMate and KASIKS Pet Foods is made available through leading Pet Speciality retailers across Canada, the United States, Europe and parts of Asia.

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We know that to truly produce a superior product you must have control over the quality of your ingredients and manufacturing.

- Mike Florian -

Founder & President

Our Chicken with Blueberries uses free run, cage-free chicken as a single meat protein with a high inclusion of blueberries for their antioxidant benefits.⁠
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This formula is ideal for cats and kittens of all life stages, everyday feeding and sensitivities. This formula is free of any peas, flax, and fish.⁠
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Our New Zealand Beef is as simple as it is delicious: premium pasture-raised New Zealand Beef without any added hormones or antibiotics. 🌱🐮⁠
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Our Limited Ingredient approach helps to reduce the likelihood of food allergies and stomach sensitivities while delivering quality and nutrition in every bite🐶❤️⁠
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FirstMate Whipped Pates offer a unique texture because we do not add unwanted artificial thickeners, such as carrageenan. When you open a can of FirstMate, you can smell and see the difference in quality, and your FirstMate can taste it!
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🐾💕 Love is in the Air… and in Every Treat! 💕🐾⁠
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This Valentine’s Day, show your FirstMate just how much you love them with a treat as special as they are! ❤️ Made with high-quality ingredients and packed with flavor, FirstMate Treats are the perfect way to say "I love you" to your four-legged best friend.
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This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the ones who love us unconditionally—our FirstMates! 🐶🐱⁠
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Give your furry Valentine the gift of premium nutrition with FirstMate Pet Foods⁠
✔️ Made in Canada 🇨🇦⁠
✔️ Family-Owned & Operated since 1989 🏡⁠
✔️ Over 34 years of manufacturing excellence⁠
✔️ In-house production: Dry facility & human-grade cannery⁠
✔️ CFIA, USDA, & EU approved facilities⁠
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🎥 WHAT’S YOUR FIRSTMATE STORY? 🎥⁠
Not sure where to start? Try answering these questions:⁠
🐾 Why did you start feeding your pet FirstMate?⁠
🐾 How has it made a difference in their life?⁠
🐾 What’s your favorite thing about FirstMate?⁠
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📣 Tell your story in a video, and you could win a year’s supply of FirstMate pet food!⁠
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Here’s how:⁠
✔️ Sign up at the link in bio⁠
✔️ Post your video on Instagram or TikTok⁠
✔️ Tag us and use #myfirstmatecontest⁠
Make sure to follow our page!⁠
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🎥 Every story matters—and every post counts as an entry!⁠
 Sign up at the link in bio.⁠
📅 Winners will be announced on:⁠
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March 31, 2025⁠
June 30, 2025⁠
September 29, 2025⁠
December 15, 2025
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Every adventure is better with your FirstMate by your side! Whether you're hiking through the mountains, exploring the beach, or just enjoying a walk in the park, FirstMate provides the high-quality nutrition your pet needs to fuel their journey. Packed with premium ingredients and made for every explorer, our recipes keep tails wagging on every adventure.
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Tailored for small breeds and extended training sessions, our Limited Ingredient Mini Trainers are high-reward treats that serve as a meat-based alternative to conventional biscuits.⁠
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Our grain, glycerine, and pea-free formula ensures suitability for everyday use, whether as a treat or training aid for your dog.
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