Ingredient #1Mid
Ocean Fish Meal
Ocean Fish Meal is a family-level animal meal. Animal protein is present, but species transparency is one step lower. It reads as an mid-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade DListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
FirstMate
FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal Original Formula
Editor ingredient insight
FirstMate Pacific Ocean Fish starts with ocean fish meal and two potato sources, with low fat, high fiber, and low calories.
It is worth considering for lighter fish-based feeding, not for high-protein/high-fat fish-food goals.
Full ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 23%Fat 10%Other 67%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityLower
This food is on the lower side for calorie density among extruded foods. That alone does not make it a weight-management diet; check portion guidance, fat, and fiber together.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.2%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber8%
Omega-3Not disclosed
Omega-6Not disclosed
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeConservative
Ingredient #1 · Ocean Fish MealMid
Family MealIngredient #2 · Burbank PotatoMid
Starchy TuberIngredient #3 · Norkotah PotatoMid
Starchy TuberIngredient #2Mid
Burbank Potato
Burbank Potato is a starchy tuber ingredient. It is not a grain, but it still reads mainly as a starch and energy source. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
Ingredient #3Mid
Norkotah Potato
Norkotah Potato is a starchy tuber ingredient. It is not a grain, but it still reads mainly as a starch and energy source. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Ocean Fish Meal — Support positive ingredientsBurbank Potato — Neutral ingredientsNorkotah Potato — Neutral ingredientsTomato Pomace — Neutral ingredientsChicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsDicalcium Phosphate — Neutral ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsCalcium Propionate (a preservative) — Neutral ingredientsMinerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate) — Support positive ingredientsVitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, D-pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid) — Support positive ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsYeast Extract — Neutral ingredientsRosemary extract. — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Unclear animal protein source
Animal protein · Ocean Fish Meal (#1)
Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.
Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
TaurineHeart support ingredientYeast cultureGut support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Ocean Fish Meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Burbank Potato, Norkotah Potato supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Some protein sources are not fully identified, which limits choices that require excluding a specific protein.
What works well in this food
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
- Price per kilogram stays low enough that this can still be a conservative value pick.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Phosphorus is 1% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
- Family-level animal ingredients sit high in the recipe, so ingredient quality still needs a more cautious read.
- Public data trust is usable, but it does not sit in the highest-trust tier.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is lower, fat is lower, and calorie density is lower. This is a candidate for reducing calories per gram. Fat is also lower, but a weight-management choice still needs fiber, portions and total daily calories including treats to be considered together. Worth considering when budget matters.
Consider it first when
- Budget matters
- Conservative value-first shopping
- Ingredient quality comes after value
Choose another food first when
- Ingredient transparency matters more than budget
- You want a clearer animal-source story first
Ingredient quality remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart protein alternatives
There are not enough foods with a close protein type or family match yet.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
FirstMate background
Founded in 1989 in Canada.
Disclosure confidence C2
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Recall information
The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.
May 12, 2026