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Is Friskies Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Friskies

Friskies is one of the pet food products analyzed by Zerotox for Friskies. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

Friskies contains a mix of animal and plant-based ingredients, including meat by-products and vegetable protein extract. The presence of meat by-products raises concerns about quality and sourcing.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Friskies contains a mix of animal and plant-based ingredients, including meat by-products and vegetable protein extract. The presence of meat by-products raises concerns about quality and sourcing.

Main concern

Meat and animal by-products may vary in quality and sourcing, raising concerns.

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 20% meat and animal by-products, providing essential nutrients for pets.
  • Includes vegetable protein extract, which can contribute to protein content.
  • Minerals are present, supporting overall pet health.
  • Yeast can aid in digestion and provide additional nutrients.

Concerns

  • Meat and animal by-products may vary in quality and sourcing, raising concerns.
  • Vegetable by-products may not provide the same nutritional value as whole ingredients.
  • The inclusion of oils and fats can indicate processing, which may affect quality.
  • Lacks specific information on the types of oils and fats used.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this pet food.

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: 4286844

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: minerals, yeast. See the Ingredients section above.
Friskies — Friskies has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Friskies products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Friskies contains a mix of animal and plant-based ingredients, including meat by-products and vegetable protein extract. The presence of meat by-products raises concerns about quality and sourcing. 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.
This product is flagged for: Meat and animal by-products may vary in quality and sourcing, raising concerns.; Vegetable by-products may not provide the same nutritional value as whole ingredients.; The inclusion of oils and fats can indicate processing, which may affect quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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.
Our analysis notes: Contains 20% meat and animal by-products, providing essential nutrients for pets.; Includes vegetable protein extract, which can contribute to protein content.; Minerals are present, supporting overall pet health.. See the Pros section above.
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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.

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