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Is Friskies Salmon Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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Friskies Salmon is a pet food from Friskies. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes cereals and animal by-products, which are common in pet foods. However, the presence of plant extracts and fish by-products raises moderate concerns about ingredient quality.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes cereals and animal by-products, which are common in pet foods. However, the presence of plant extracts and fish by-products raises moderate concerns about ingredient quality.

Main concern

Cereals and animal by-products may not provide the highest quality nutrition.

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 fish by-products, providing some natural protein sources for pets.
  • Includes vegetables and yeast, which can contribute to a balanced diet.

Concerns

  • Cereals and animal by-products may not provide the highest quality nutrition.
  • Plant extracts and by-products can vary in digestibility and nutritional value.

Who should avoid this product?

This pet food may not be the best fit for:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this pet food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4286843

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Frequently asked questions

Friskies — Friskies Salmon 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: minerals, yeasts, vegetables. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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.
Friskies — Friskies Salmon has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among pet food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Cereals and animal by-products may not provide the highest quality nutrition.; Plant extracts and by-products can vary in digestibility and nutritional value.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections 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.
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 — Friskies Salmon 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains fish by-products, providing some natural protein sources for pets.; Includes vegetables and yeast, which can contribute to a balanced diet.. See the Pros section above.

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