KASIKS – Cage Free Duck Meal Formula

Kibble

An independent Feed Wise evaluation of FirstMate KASIKS – Cage Free Duck Meal Formula, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Grain-conscious recipe

No fillers declared

Made in Canada

No by-products

Size: 0.90 kg
Food type: Kibble
Life stage: Senior
UPC: Not recorded
Brand: FirstMate
Country: Canada

Feed Wise Score

6.1out of 10

USE WITH CARE

Scores 5.0 to 7.9. Usable, but follow the directions closely — one or more categories fall short.

88%

Confidence

High confidence

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Why It Scored 6.1

Our independent, evidence-based evaluation of this product. Sponsorship is never an input.

Ingredient Quality

6.8

Use With Care

First ingredient: Duck Meal
No corn, wheat or soy on the label

Nutritional Quality

6.7

Use With Care

Extruded — high heat and pressure
33% protein on a dry-matter basis
3120 kcal per kg
12% fat as fed

Transparency

7.0

Use With Care

Full ingredient list published
Guaranteed analysis on file
Nutritional adequacy statement provided

Sourcing & Certifications

3.0

Red Paw Alert

Country of manufacture: Canada
Protein sources: Chicken, Duck
Certifications on record: AAFCO nutrient profile statement

Processing

4.0

Red Paw Alert

Extruded — high heat and pressure
Method on file: extruded_kibble
Gentler processing preserves more nutrients

Feed Wise Verdict

A reasonable everyday option with a few areas that trail category leaders.

Strengths

No fillers declared on the label

No by-products declared

No artificial colours or flavours

Manufactured in Canada

Nutritional adequacy statement published

Considerations

Feeding guidelines not published

Retail price varies by store

Ideal for

Seniors

Everyday feeding

High-protein diets

Adult maintenance

Where to Buy

Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.

Ingredient Breakdown

Label ingredients in the order they appear, with our independent quality assessment where we hold reference data on that ingredient.

Full ingredient list

Duck Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Tomato Pomace, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL–Methionine

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Guaranteed Analysis

As-fed basis

Protein

30%

33% dry matter

Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.

Fat

12%

Minimum crude fat as declared.

Fibre

Maximum crude fibre as declared.

Moisture

10%

Maximum moisture as declared.

Ash

10%

Mineral content remaining after combustion.

Calcium

1.5%

Declared calcium level.

Phosphorus

Declared phosphorus level.

Energy

3120

kcal / kg

Metabolisable energy per kilogram.

Complete production control Family Owned & Operated Since 1989 Grain & Potato Free Veterinarian Formulated Cage Free Duck KASIKS Cage Free Duck Meal Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages except for growth of large size dogs (70lb.

Transparency Score

7.0 / 10

Complete ingredient list

Nutritional analysis provided

Feeding guidelines provided

Country of origin disclosed

Nutritional adequacy statement

Certifications on record

Product imagery on file

Pack size and format recorded

Certifications & Claims

Only certifications we can confirm from the brand's own documentation or the certifying body appear here. Nothing is assumed — if a program isn't listed, it isn't disclosed for this product.

AAFCO nutrient profile statement

Manufacturer claim