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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

FirstMate

Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.

Is FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula dry dog food good?

FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula is a dry dog food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

20%

Fat

Est. Carbs

56%

Fiber

8.9%

Ash

6.7%

Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Low (20% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Some lower-activity adult dogs may do fine on lower-protein complete foods, but growth, pregnancy, nursing, and medical needs change the answer.

References

Fat is Low (9% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may suit some lower-calorie goals, but very active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need more energy.

References

Ingredients Analysis

28 of 28 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Potatoes

Herring Meal

Tomato Pomace

Chicken Fat

Fish Oil

Dicalcium Phosphate

Choline Chloride

Calcium Propionate

Yucca Schidigera Extract

Zinc Proteinate

Iron Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Copper Proteinate

Iodine

Cobalt

Selenium

Vitamin E

Riboflavin

Niacin

Pantothenic Acid

Thiamine

Vitamin A

Vitamin B6

Folic Acid

Biotin

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D3

Glucosamine

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Herring Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dicalcium Phosphate.

Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Dicalcium Phosphate have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Herring Meal

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Herring Meal

FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula dry dog food Review

FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Poultry, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 20% protein, 9% fat, 56% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula good for dogs?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula contain Dairy?

Does FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula contain Egg?

Does FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula contain Legumes?

Does FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula contain Nuts?

Is FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Weight Control Formula?