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FirstMate vs Fussie Cat

FirstMate is made by FirstMate Pet Foods (owned by Nasta Pet Food), and Fussie Cat by Pets Global, Inc. On KibbleLab, FirstMate averages 8.4 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Fussie Cat. FirstMate makes food for cats and dogs, while Fussie Cat covers cats.

FirstMate and Fussie Cat compared

FirstMate Fussie Cat
Manufacturer FirstMate Pet Foods Pets Global, Inc.
Parent company Nasta Pet Food Independent
Founded 1989 2010
Headquarters North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Valencia, California, USA
Products listed 56 88
Serves Cats & dogs Cats
Price tier A relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost.
$$$$ $$$$
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Score The average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
8.4 (avg of 56) 8.2 (avg of 88)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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FirstMate vs Fussie Cat: how they compare

Scores

FirstMate scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.4 out of 10 across 56 scored foods, compared with 8.2 across 88 for Fussie Cat. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes them

FirstMate is made by FirstMate Pet Foods, owned by Nasta Pet Food, based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1989. Fussie Cat is made by Pets Global, Inc., an independent maker, based in Valencia, California, USA, founded in 2010.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 56 FirstMate foods and 88 Fussie Cat foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, FirstMate or Fussie Cat?

FirstMate scores higher: it averages 8.4 out of 10 across 56 scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Fussie Cat. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes FirstMate and Fussie Cat?

FirstMate is made by FirstMate Pet Foods, which is owned by Nasta Pet Food. Fussie Cat is made by Pets Global, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Fussie Cat has 88 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 56 for FirstMate.

Where is each brand based?

FirstMate is based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Fussie Cat is based in Valencia, California, USA.

Have FirstMate or Fussie Cat been recalled?

Neither FirstMate nor Fussie Cat has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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Brand and manufacturer details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing. Recall data is compiled from public FDA and manufacturer notices, and a notice may name the parent company rather than the brand. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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