FirstMate proudly sources Cage-Free Duck from France. Duck, as a novel protein, combined with pumpkin for its digestive benefits, can help to address common food sensitivities that pet parents have come to appreciate from FirstMate. The small bite kibble is perfect for smaller mouths.
This Limited Ingredient, pea free diet is easy on digestion and highly palatable
Family Owned & Operated Since 1989
Complete production control
Grain & Legume Free
Cage Free Duck
Puppy and Adult
Crude Protein (min) | 26.0% | Ash (max) | 10.0% |
Crude Fat (min) | 12.0% | Calcium (min) | 1.6% |
Crude Fibre (max) | 8.0% | Phosphorous (min) | 1.1% |
Moisture (max) | 10.0% | Magnesium (max) | 0.15% |
Calcium / Phosphorous ratio | 1.5:1 | ||
ME (calculated) = 3120 kcal/kg, 485 kcal/cup |
Weight | Senior / Less Active | Adult | Puppy |
2-5 lb (1-2.3 kg) |
1/8-1/4 cup (19-39 g) |
1/8-1/4 cup (19-39 g) |
1/8-1/4 cup (19-39 g) |
5-10 lb (2.3-4.5 kg) |
1/8-1/4 cup (19-39 g) |
1/4-1/3 cup (39-52 g) |
1/4-1/3 cup (39-52 g) |
10-20 lb (4.5-9 kg) |
1/4-1/2 cup (39-78 g) |
1/3-2/3 cup (52-103 g) |
1/3-3/4 cup (52-116 g) |
20-30 lb (9-13.6 kg) |
1/2-3/4 cup (78-116 g) |
2/3-1 cup (103-155 g) |
3/4-1 ¼ cups (116-194 g) |
30-50 lb (13.6-23 kg) |
3/4-1 ½ cups (116-233 g) |
1-1 ¾ cups (155-271 g) |
1 ¼-2 cups (194-310 g) |
50-70 lb (23-32 kg) |
1 ½-2 cups (233-310 g) |
1 ¾-2 ¼ cups (271-349 g) |
2-2 ¾ cups (310-426 g) |
70-90 lb (32-41 kg) |
2-2 ½ cups (310-388 g) |
2 ¼-3 cups (349-465 g) |
2 ¾-3 ½ cups (426-543 g) |
90-110 lb (41-50 kg) |
2 ½ -3 cups (388-465 g) |
3-3 ¾ cups (465-581 g) |
3 ½-4 ¼ cups (543-659 g) |
110-140 lb (50-64 kg) |
3-4 cups (465-620 g) |
3 ¾-4 ½ cups (581-698 g) |
4 ¼-5 cups (659-775 g) |
Weight | 6-11 weeks | 3-4 months | 5-7 months | 8-12 months |
3 lb (1.4 kg) |
½ cup (78 g) |
½ cup (78 g) |
½ cup (78 g) |
¼ cup (39 g) |
5 lb (2.3 kg) |
¾ cup (116 g) |
½ cup (78 g) |
½ cup (78 g) |
½ cup (78 g) |
10 lb (4.5 kg) |
1 cup (155 g) |
1 ¼ cups (194 g) |
¾ cup (116 g) |
½ cups (78 g) |
15 lb (6.8 kg) |
1 ¼ cups (194 g) |
1 ½ cups (233 g) |
1 cup (155 g) |
¾ cups (116 g) |
20 lb (9.1 kg) |
1 ½ cups (233 g) |
1 ¾ cups (271 g) |
1 ¼ cups (194 g) |
1 cups (155 g) |
30 lb (13.6 kg) |
2 cups (310 g) |
2 ¼ cups (349 g) |
1 ¾ cups (271 g) |
1 ¼ cups (194 g) |
40 lb (18.2 kg) |
2 ½ cups (388 g) |
2 ¾ cups (426 g) |
2 ¼ cups (349 g) |
1 ¾ cups (271 g) |
50 lb (22.7 kg) |
3 cups (465 g) |
3 ¼ cups (504 g) |
2 ¾ cups (426 g) |
2 ¼ cups (349 g) |
60 lb (27.3 kg) |
NA | NA | 3 ¼ cups (504 g) |
2 ¾ cups (426 g) |
70 lb (31.8 kg) |
NA | NA | 3 ¾ cups (581 g) |
3 ¼ cups (504 g) |
80 lb (36.4 kg) |
NA | NA | 4 ¼ cups (659 g) |
3 ¾ cups (581 g) |
Weight | Less Active | Active |
2-5 lb(1-2.3 kg) | 1/8-1/4 cup(19-39 g) | 1/8-1/4 cup(19-39 g) |
5-10 lb(2.3-4.5 kg) | 1/8-1/4 cup(19-39 g) | 1/4-1/3 cup(39-52 g) |
10-20 lb(4.5-9 kg) | 1/4-1/2 cup(39-78 g) | 1/3-2/3 cup(52-103 g) |
20-30 lb(9-13.6 kg) | 1/2-3/4 cup(78-116 g) | 2/3-1 cup(103-155 g) |
30-50 lb(13.6-23 kg) | 3/4-1 ½ cups(116-233 g) | 1-1 ¾ cups(155-271 g) |
50-70 lb(23-32 kg) | 1 ½-2 cups(233-310 g) | 1 ¾-2 ¼ cups(271-349 g) |
70-90 lb(32-41 kg) | 2-2 ½ cups(310-388 g) | 2 ¼-3 cups(349-465 g) |
90-110 lb(41-50 kg) | 2 ½-3 cups(388-465 g) | 3-3 ¾ cups(465-581 g) |
110-140 lb(50-64 kg) | 3-4 cups(465-620 g) | 3 ¾-4 ½ cups(581-698 g) |
Weight | Less Active | Active | Kitten |
1-2 lb(0.5-0.9 kg) | NA | NA | 1/8-1/6 cup(19-26 g) |
2-5 lb(0.9-2.3 kg) | 1/8-1/6 cup(19-26 g) | 1/6-1/4 cup(26-39 g) | 1/6-1/4 cup(26-39 g) |
5-7 lb(2.3-3.2 kg) | 1/6-1/4 cup(26-39 g) | 1/4-3/8 cup(39-58 g) | 1/4-3/8 cup(39-58 g) |
7-10 lb(3.2-4.5 kg) | 1/4-1/3 cup(39-52 g) | 3/8-1/2 cup(58-78 g) | 3/8-1/2 cup(58-78 g) |
10-13 lb(4.5-5.9 kg) | 1/3-1/2 cup(52-78 g) | 1/2-3/4 cup(78-116 g) | 1/2-3/4 cup(78-116 g) |
13-16 lb(5.9-7.3 kg) | 1/2-3/4 cup(78-116 g) | 3/4-1 cup(116-155 g) | NA |
Boston –
The vet and my local feed store recommend this formula and my dog loves it like it’s treats!
hamid –
My dog loves it. I use it as a treat or I mix it with his regular dog dry food but same brand. New Zealand Lamb FirstMate.
Sean Bailey –
This has been a game-changer for us. We have finally found a food that doesn’t affect him or his sensitive skin issues. He loves the small bite size. This is the first time we have seen him so excited to eat his meals. We only wish the small bites came in a large bag, as we have to special order the medium bags as our local supplier only stocks the small bags.
Cynthia –
This is the only food my dog can eat due to extensive food allergies (there is no fish in it thank goodness…why is there fish in everything, it’s the number one dog food allergy). She also has a misaligned jaw so small bites is perfect for her. Unfortunately it is extremely hard to find in the 12 lb bag . I have found only one store in the lower mainland that can order it in but they are constantly being “shorted” by the supplier. Why is this such a hassle to get First Mate? Please do better and make this more available.