Is Friskies a Good Cat Food?

Karina Carbo-Johnson, MS
By Karina Carbo-Johnson, MS
Updated: 6/26/20241-2 minutes
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Is Friskies a Good Cat Food?

Yes. Absolutely. 100%!

Friskies is committed to providing quality nutrition that fuels your furry family member, and flavor varieties that keep mealtime fun and exciting! 

Cat owners can check out thousands of Friskies cat food reviews to see why more than 20 million cats eat and enjoy Friskies products every day. The quality and safety of Purina products are our top priorities, and we have strict quality control standards. Friskies products are formulated with cats in mind to deliver just the right balance of tasty nutrition in cats' favorite varieties.

Rumors About Friskies Quality

Unfortunately, as with many companies, there are rumors that raise questions about the quality of some Friskies products.  We are aware of these rumors and want you to know they are false.  

Friskies is 100% Safe to Feed Your Cat

Consumers can trust all Friskies products including those stamped with codes 1157, 1159, and 1161.   

The numbers being shared are not batch codes, they are codes indicating the factory locations where we make Friskies cat food. These codes are stamped on all of our canned products.  We have total confidence that all of Friskies products, including cans of Friskies, are safe.  

Friskies products are made in our U.S. factories by our skilled, passionate employees who are proud to make quality pet food for millions of pets. Part of our quality control process includes thousands of checks throughout the production process. We have full confidence in our Friskies products due to our extensive quality and safety controls.   

If You Have Feedback 

We want to hear from you if you have feedback on any Friskies product.  We always take consumer feedback seriously and work hard to gather as much information as possible. We are here to help.

Have Questions About Pet Food Recalls?

If you are seeking information on pet food recalls, the FDA is a great resource. They keep a list of pet food recalls.

 

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