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Limited Ingredient – Wild Salmon Formula for Dogs 12.2oz – 12 Cans

Gently Cooked Dog Food

An independent Feed Wise evaluation of FirstMate Limited Ingredient – Wild Salmon Formula for Dogs 12.2oz – 12 Cans, 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
8.98 kg
Food type
Gently Cooked Dog Food
Life stage
Puppy
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
FirstMate
Country
Canada
Feed Wise Score
7.1out 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

Complete label, strong transparency and verified product information.

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Why It Scored 7.1

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

Ingredient Quality
6.0
Use With Care
  • First ingredient: Boneless/skinless Salmon
  • No corn, wheat or soy on the label
Nutritional Quality
10.0
Excellent Choice
  • Gently cooked — low-temperature
  • 50% protein on a dry-matter basis
  • 840 kcal per kg
  • 3% 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: Salmon
  • Certifications on record: AAFCO nutrient profile statement
Processing
7.0
Use With Care
  • Gently cooked — low-temperature
  • Method on file: canned_wet
  • Gentler processing preserves more nutrients

Feed Wise Verdict

A well-documented food that performs strongly across most Feed Wise pillars.

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
Puppies
Everyday feeding
Balanced diets
Growing puppies

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

    Boneless/skinless Salmon, Water sufficient for processing, Potato, Minerals, Vitamins, Taurine, Kale

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    Guaranteed Analysis

    As-fed basis
    Protein
    11%
    50% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    3%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    0.4%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    78%
    Maximum moisture as declared.
    Ash
    2%
    Mineral content remaining after combustion.
    Calcium
    0.3%
    Declared calcium level.
    Phosphorus
    0.2%
    Declared phosphorus level.
    Energy
    840
    kcal / kg
    Metabolisable energy per kilogram.

    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

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