Made in Canada
FirstMate
In short
Yes, FirstMate makes its products in Canada, in British Columbia. It makes dry and canned dog and cat food, treats, and the KASIKS line. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1989.
FirstMate is a family-owned Canadian pet food maker that has been making its own food since 1989. Founder Mike Florian built the company around controlling both the ingredients and the manufacturing, and the range now covers grain-friendly and grain-free dry food, canned food and treats for dogs and cats under the FirstMate and KASIKS names.
Key facts
- Brand name
- FirstMate
- Parent company
- FirstMate Pet Foods
- Products
- Dry and canned dog and cat food, treats, and the KASIKS line
- Made in
- British ColumbiaBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Independent pet stores and online retailers
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1989
- Website
- firstmate.com
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Highlights
- The company offers a plant tour on its site so buyers can see where the food is made.
Buying Pet Products made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check where the food is actually made, not only where the company is based.
- 02Ask where the main protein comes from; Made in Canada does not mean Canadian meat.
- 03Look for a clear ingredient list and feeding guide on food and treats.
- 04For toys and beds, check the stitching and choose sizes your pet cannot swallow.
FirstMate: questions people ask
Where are FirstMate products made?
FirstMate makes its products in British Columbia, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does FirstMate make?
Dry and canned dog and cat food, treats, and the KASIKS line. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is FirstMate a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. FirstMate is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy FirstMate?
Independent pet stores and online retailers. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was FirstMate founded?
FirstMate was founded in 1989.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like FirstMate?
Yes. Browse Pet Products for more Canadian makers, see other brands from British Columbia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
