With only 3 ingredients and a fat this is a very simple dog food . Good for those dogs with allergies and for those dog owners who believe many ingredients that are in dog food are unnecessary. This fish oil is made from herring and mackerel which are higher in Omega 3 and 6 than salmon oil. None of their fish or fish meals contains ethoxyquin and is stated so on their website. We believe this is one of the better dog foods produced today. The only negative would be that it could be a little light on meat.
First Mate Pacific Ocean Fish Large Breed Ingredient Analysis
Potato is a good source of carbohydrate and these come from Idaho.
Herring meal is a very good meat source which contains calcium, Omega 3 and 6 and fatty acids.
Tomato Pomace is rich in vitamin A and B and offers a nutritional source of dietary fiber.
Chicken fat is a good source of fat for dogs.
Fish oil is a great source of unsaturated fatty acids and Omega 3 and 6.
First Mate Pacific Ocean Fish Large Breed Ingredient List
Potato, Herring Meal, Tomato Pomace, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Fish Oil, dicalcium phosphate, choline chloride, calcium propionate, Yucca plant extract, Minerals (zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, cobalt, selenium), Vitamins (vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin, d–pantothenic acid, thiamine, vitamin A, pyridoxine, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12, vitamin D3), glucosamine
First Mate Pacific Ocean Fish Large Breed Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
Protein (minimum)……………...…….25.0 %
Fat (minimum)………………………....12.0 %
Moisture (maximum)…………………10.0 %
Fibre (maximum)…………………….....8.0 %
Ash (maximum) …………………….......7.9 %
Calcium ……………………………..........1.0 %
Phosphorous …………………….….......0.6 %
Calcium / Phosphorous ratio ...….....1.6: 1.0
Digestible Energy…………….3600 kcal kg
KCal/Cup As Fed..510 (155grams/8oz cup)
First Mate Pacific Ocean Fish Large Breed Feeding Guidelines
Dog Weight (lbs) Daily Feeding Cups
3 to 12lbs 1/2 to 3/4
12 to 20lbs 3/4 to 1
20 to 50lbs 1 to 2
50 to 100lbs 2 to 3
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First Mate Pacific Ocean Fish Large Breed Ingredient Analysis
Potato is a good source of carbohydrate and these come from Idaho.
Herring meal is a very good meat source which contains calcium, Omega 3 and 6 and fatty acids.
Tomato Pomace is rich in vitamin A and B and offers a nutritional source of dietary fiber.
Chicken fat is a good source of fat for dogs.
Fish oil is a great source of unsaturated fatty acids and Omega 3 and 6.
First Mate Pacific Ocean Fish Large Breed Ingredient List
Potato, Herring Meal, Tomato Pomace, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Fish Oil, dicalcium phosphate, choline chloride, calcium propionate, Yucca plant extract, Minerals (zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, cobalt, selenium), Vitamins (vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin, d–pantothenic acid, thiamine, vitamin A, pyridoxine, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12, vitamin D3), glucosamine
First Mate Pacific Ocean Fish Large Breed Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
Protein (minimum)……………...…….25.0 %
Fat (minimum)………………………....12.0 %
Moisture (maximum)…………………10.0 %
Fibre (maximum)…………………….....8.0 %
Ash (maximum) …………………….......7.9 %
Calcium ……………………………..........1.0 %
Phosphorous …………………….….......0.6 %
Calcium / Phosphorous ratio ...….....1.6: 1.0
Digestible Energy…………….3600 kcal kg
KCal/Cup As Fed..510 (155grams/8oz cup)
First Mate Pacific Ocean Fish Large Breed Feeding Guidelines
Dog Weight (lbs) Daily Feeding Cups
3 to 12lbs 1/2 to 3/4
12 to 20lbs 3/4 to 1
20 to 50lbs 1 to 2
50 to 100lbs 2 to 3

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