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Is Friskies Beef/Vegetables Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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This page reviews Friskies Beef/Vegetables by Friskies as a pet food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Colorants.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes animal by-products and plant extracts, with concerns about the quality of meat sources and the presence of additives. Ingredients like colorants and preservatives indicate a processed nature.

Main concern

Animal by-products may vary in quality and nutritional value.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains beef and chicken, providing some animal protein sources.
  • Includes vegetables, contributing to a varied diet for pets.
  • Contains essential nutrients like taurine, important for feline health.
  • Offers a mix of textures with different shaped kibbles.

Concerns

  • Animal by-products may vary in quality and nutritional value.
  • Presence of colorants raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • High cereal content may not be ideal for all pets.
  • Additives like preservatives indicate a processed product.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this pet food and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4286842

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Frequently asked questions

Friskies — Friskies Beef/Vegetables has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among pet food products. See the full breakdown above.
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This product is flagged for: Animal by-products may vary in quality and nutritional value.; Presence of colorants raises concerns about synthetic additives.; High cereal content may not be ideal for all pets.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Friskies — Friskies Beef/Vegetables has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox scores this pet product 60 / 100. Ingredient breakdown above is for information; consult your vet for diet choices. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse pet food products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
The composition includes animal by-products and plant extracts, with concerns about the quality of meat sources and the presence of additives. Ingredients like colorants and preservatives indicate a processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains beef and chicken, providing some animal protein sources.; Includes vegetables, contributing to a varied diet for pets.; Contains essential nutrients like taurine, important for feline health.. See the Pros section above.

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