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Is Salmon and Vegetables Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Friskies

Salmon and Vegetables 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.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Colorants affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes animal by-products and plant extracts, which raises quality concerns. Additives like taurine and vitamins are beneficial but the presence of colorants is problematic.

Main concern

Presence of animal by-products raises concerns about ingredient quality and sourcing.

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 essential nutrients like taurine and vitamins A and D3, which are important for pet health.
  • Includes fish and vegetables, providing a variety of ingredients for balanced nutrition.

Concerns

  • Presence of animal by-products raises concerns about ingredient quality and sourcing.
  • Colorants included in the formulation may indicate unnecessary additives in pet food.

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: 4285259

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Friskies — Salmon and Vegetables 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.
Friskies — Salmon and 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.
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The composition includes animal by-products and plant extracts, which raises quality concerns. Additives like taurine and vitamins are beneficial but the presence of colorants is problematic. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Presence of animal by-products raises concerns about ingredient quality and sourcing.; Colorants included in the formulation may indicate unnecessary additives in pet food.. 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 essential nutrients like taurine and vitamins A and D3, which are important for pet health.; Includes fish and vegetables, providing a variety of ingredients for balanced nutrition.. See the Pros section above.
Friskies — Salmon and Vegetables has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among pet food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: minerals, vegetables, nutritional additives. See the Ingredients section above.

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