Friskies cat food: reviews, where to buy, composition

Friskies is a popular brand of cat food with a wide range of options.
The products are manufactured by the American brand Purina; for the Russian market, production is carried out in Russia. Since Friskies is one of the most popular products, it can be purchased not only in specialized stores, but also in supermarkets. Despite the rave reviews in advertising, veterinarians' opinions on this product vary. Some experts categorically do not recommend using it on an ongoing basis, since such feeding can negatively affect the condition of the animal.

Canned Frisks

Advantages:

• ready-made, balanced food that can be given to your cat daily (either on its own or in combination with dry food of the same brand);
• suitable for feeding kittens and adult animals;
• wet food causes a greater appetite than dry food; it does not have to be washed down with water;
• a wide range of;
• easy to find on sale.

Flaws:

• According to veterinarians, opened canned food at room temperature cannot be stored for more than 2 hours;
• the price is higher than that of dry food;
• belonging to economy class.

Useful information: shiny fur, good, playful mood, painless and timely defecation, absence of strong unpleasant odors from the mouth and from the tray of your mustachioed pet - this is a sure sign that the food is suitable for him. If you have any doubts, reconsider your view on the nutrition of a kitten at 4 months or consult a specialist.

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Assortment and features of feed

The Friskies range is very wide and includes both dry and wet food. The main ingredients are almost the same for all products, but the differences lie in the ingredients added to them.

Table: composition and range of Friskies feed

Photo gallery: varieties of Friskies food

Several types of wet food are produced under the Friskies brand.

"Friskies" for domestic cats contains added greens

Friskies with Hairball Control Formula will help reduce the number of hairballs and promote healthy digestion in cats

Wet canned food for kittens in two flavors - chicken and lamb

Friskies Low Fat Food for Neutered Cats and Kittens

You should add a bowl of water to your dry food, as cats need to drink a lot of water after eating.

with milk, vegetables and chicken recommends feeding it to kittens aged 1 to 12 months.

The difference between Friskis and other Purina brands

As mentioned above, Friskies is the most budget-friendly of all Purina brands. The nutritional value of other foods is higher (with the exception of Felix, which is almost identical to Friskies), but their price is also high.

Feed selection

The most popular variety is dry food.
It is easy to use and store. And housewives don’t even have to wash the dishes, since dry croquettes leave no traces. But still, even if the cat eats premium food, it is worth diversifying the diet with pieces of natural boiled beef. Each dry food has its own characteristics. Different shapes of croquettes, different composition, the presence of certain useful ingredients. This could be biotin or antioxidants that prevent premature aging and improve the appearance of the coat. The food may contain additives and vitamins for cats of various breeds and types (for British, Persian, longhair, Purina cat food). However, this is practiced by manufacturers of expensive products. For example, they include Purina food for cats. Reviews from cat owners indicate a preference for this class.

Separate shelves in pet stores are occupied by dry food with a medicinal effect. This includes Purina medicinal food. This is a specialized food, and it is intended to relieve your pet of any ailment, such as urolithiasis, for example. But such foods should only be prescribed by a veterinarian and taken under his supervision.

In addition to dry foods, there are also “wet” cat foods. These are canned goods, first of all. They are sold in cans or sealed dosed bags. Their main advantage is the variety of tastes. There are canned foods with various types of fish, veal, rabbit, turkey, and chicken.

Canned food can also be specialized. There are series for kittens or products for pregnant cats.

Also, when choosing food, you need to take into account the age of your pet. All market offers can be divided into three groups: food for kittens (liquid food, easy to digest and contains many useful substances), for mature cats (there are different specializations, depending on the weight and condition of the animal), for older cats (canned food or dry adapted for fragile teeth).

How “Friskies” affects your pet’s health, recommendations for feeding this food

Feeding your cat Friskies on a regular basis is certainly not recommended. This is due to the fact that its composition practically does not contain useful and natural components that are important for the health of the animal:

• Containing a large amount of grains leads sooner or later to obesity in a cat, and subsequently to problems with the heart, endocrine system, and joints.
• The presence of dyes and artificial additives can provoke the development of allergic reactions, especially in kittens.
• The consequence of constant consumption of dry food "Friskies" can be the development of problems with the urinary system in the animal.

Summarizing the above, it should be noted that Friskis food is not recommended for feeding cats on an ongoing basis, as this can subsequently provoke various health problems in the pet.

Other foods to replace Friskies

Table: premium segment food that can replace Friskies

It is important to note that cats of certain breeds (for example, Sphynx cats), as well as sick or weakened animals, need good quality food. That is why it should only be prescribed to them by a veterinarian. The same applies to pregnant animals.

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For them, holistic foods or natural food prepared in a special way (without salt, spices, taking into account all the nutritional needs of the animal) are best suited.

The same applies to pregnant animals. For them, holistic foods or natural food prepared in a special way (without salt, spices, taking into account all the nutritional needs of the animal) are best suited.

Is it worth exchanging Friskies for another economy class food?

The most preferable option for feeding a cat should be considered premium food, as well as very expensive holistic supplements. However, among economy class products there are also good and balanced feeds that can be recommended for an adult and healthy animal. Some of them are also produced by Purina Corporation. These are primarily Purina One and Pro Plan, which can also often be found on the shelves of pet stores and chain supermarkets. Their price is quite high (from 230 rubles per 750 g package), but the content of natural ingredients in them is higher than in Friskies products. So, Purina One food:

• prepared from fresh raw materials;
• has the meat ingredient in the first place in the composition, and rice in the second place, and their ratio is the same (18%);
• has an expanded (compared to Friskis food) vitamin and mineral set: vitamins: B2;
• B3;
• B6;
• D;
• A;
• E;

Purina One food also belongs to the economy segment, but the quality is much better than Friskies food.

Budget food also includes the “Night Hunter” line. These products, at their low price (from 80 rubles per 400 g of dry food), also have a good balanced composition (protein - 35%; fat - 16%; fiber - 4.5%, ash - 7.5%; contains: First place is meat flour, and bran is also included in the composition to improve digestion function and cleanse the intestines). In general, food of this class should not act as a cat’s main food all the time.

"Friskis" or "Whiskas": which is better?

The main competitor of Friskies food in the economy niche is Whiskas. This product is produced by the Mars Corporation, and the main production for the CIS countries is concentrated in Russia. Whiskas has a slightly larger range of food; they produce treats (filled pillows) as a separate product, but the composition and nutritional properties of the food from these brands are completely identical to each other. The price of Whiskas is slightly higher, but this is due to the greater attractiveness and recognition of the brand against the backdrop of an active advertising campaign conducted by Mars to increase sales of its products.

“Whiskas” is the main competitor of “Friskies”, but in terms of composition and nutritional properties these foods are practically no different from each other

Cost and replacement products

Cat nutrition must be balanced, so it is better to give up economy class and switch to super premium or holistic. They, of course, cost more, but are much healthier for animals.

What to replace

Brand Features Price (in rubles per kg) Royal Canin Meat and offal also come first in the ingredients. Contains grains. True, the products contain many vitamins and minerals necessary for the normal development of the animal. From 300 Hill's Science Plan The composition is better than that of Royal Canin, it is more detailed, while the former is similar to economy, although it is considered premium. However, the ingredients also include grains

Prepared from fresh and high-quality raw materials. From 600 Eukanuba As in Royal Canin, the manufacturer writes “meat and offal” without any specifications. From 600 We have listed these foods among the substitutes because all other sites also talk about them, but we want to draw your attention to the fact that they are also not the best choice for a pet, Eukanuba and Royal Canin contain by-products of unknown origin, the manufacturer does not provide any clarification, which is very similar for the economy segment. All three foods contain grains that are poorly digested by our cats; it is better to take foods that contain vegetables, preferably not potatoes.Acana

Absolutely safe for animals, enriched with nutrients

During the inspection of Roskachestvo, not a single discrepancy was found with the components indicated on the packaging. From 800 to 1500 Orijen

Contains meat, healthy plant components such as lentils, chickpeas, cabbage, beets, etc. From 800 to 1500 GO! There are no grains, there are some potatoes, but they are far from being in first place. Some types contain oatmeal, brown rice, all of which are quite healthy. From 500 to 800 Summit Holistic

Only one dry form with chicken, but good composition and price for such quality. Of the minuses, potatoes are in 4th place, but this is acceptable. From 350 to 450

All of the good feed substitutes listed above are available only in dry form. By the way, read whether you can feed your cat only dry food. Some good wet diets include AATU, Leonardo, Applaws, Animonda, price 100-150 rubles. per 100 grams.

The price of Friskies dry food is approximately 180 rubles. per kg. The cost is significantly lower compared to super premium and holistic class products. However, you should not skimp on food for your pet. It’s better to overpay than to watch your pet suffer from various diseases due to poor nutrition. Friskies should only be given to cats as an exception.

What is Friskis food for cats?

Food for domestic cats "Friskies" is a very budget-friendly and affordable food option for pets. The distinctive bright yellow packaging, which can be purchased at any major supermarket, is popular among shoppers. This line of food for cats produces both dry food and canned food, which, combined with a very low price, determines the demand for them from pet owners.

Friskies food can be found on the shelves of any store, even a supermarket.

Who is the manufacturer

The Friskies line of cat food is produced by Purina, one of the structural divisions of the Nestle corporation. The production of pet food marketed in the countries of the former Soviet Union is concentrated primarily in Russia, but some branded products are manufactured in Hungary.

In addition to Friskies, the manufacturer Purina produces the following types of food for pets:

• Felix;
• Pro Plan;
  ProPlan food, also produced by Purina, belongs to the premium class of products
• Purina One;
• Gourmet;
• Darling;
• Cat Chow.

What class does it belong to?

The Purina company produces cat food, occupying the most budget niche of this market. In other words, almost the entire range of products manufactured by the company is designed for consumers with the lowest income and, accordingly, is not of high quality. Thus, Friskis cat food is included in the economy class category.

Advantages and disadvantages of Friskis food

The advantages of Friskis cat food include:

• Low price. Even among similar economy class brands, this food is considered one of the cheapest. The difference in price between Friskies food and premium food is colossal, and, of course, this largely determines the choice of buyers.
• Availability. Friskies food can be purchased in any store - not only in the supermarket, but also in small retail outlets within walking distance.
• Preservation of taste until the end of the shelf life.
• Absence of impurities and pests (according to Roskachestvo research).

Unfortunately, Friskies food has more disadvantages than advantages. The most significant of them include:

• Low quality feed composition. Meat components, contained in the feed in an extremely low percentage, are production waste (skins, beaks, paws, hooves, feathers, etc.) that do not contain any nutritional value.
• High content of cereals. The basis of Friskies food is cereals, but the manufacturer himself does not indicate which ones. Undoubtedly, cereals are very beneficial for a cat’s health, but they cannot fully serve as the basis of their diet, and with their constant consumption, animals develop problems with excess weight. In addition, grains are often the cause of allergic reactions in pets.
• High content of artificial additives. Dyes, flavor enhancers and other additives of artificial origin used in the production process are contained in large quantities in Friskies food. This has an extremely negative impact on health and can cause the development of persistent allergies in your pet.
• Lack of fat (the amount of fat indicated on the package does not correspond to the actual amount - research by Roskachestvo).
• Inconsistency of the actual set of macro- and microelements with the declared one (according to Roskachestvo research).
• Lack of arachidonic acid (contained in animal fats, the cat’s body cannot synthesize it on its own, meanwhile it ensures important life processes: suppression of inflammatory reactions, blood clotting, reproductive function, gastrointestinal function).

Milfil food for cats

Mealfeel is a new brand of pet food. The products of this brand are manufactured by large European companies. Mealfeel dry food is produced in (Belgium), and wet food is produced in (France) and New Pet Food (Italy).

Mealfeel manufacturers are certified according to European food industry standards and provide high quality products, and these products periodically participate in international exhibitions

What class of feed does Milfil feed belong to?

Cat food is divided into economy, premium, superpremium and holistic classes. Economy is the cheapest food, in which the basis of the composition is cereals. Among the components of animal origin, budget foods may contain meat and bone meal or processed products (by-products). In addition, economy class products are characterized by a poor vitamin and mineral composition and an abundance of undesirable components: dyes, flavors, etc. This class includes foods such as Whiskas, Felix, Friskies, Gourmet, etc. Economy class wet food may cost from 10 rubles (for a pouch weighing 85 g).

Premium and super premium class feeds have a more “meaty” composition. They contain fewer questionable components and can contain up to 65% meat. Premium foods include Brit, Probalance, Hills, etc. These also include Mealfeel. The cost of dry food in this class reaches 480 rubles per 1 kg; they are advertised less often than economy class food. Super premium products include Leonardo, Summit, Blitz, etc. They are more expensive than premium products and cannot be bought in a regular store.

Holistic feeds are considered the highest quality. These include Acana, Farmina, Grandorf, etc. Humans can also eat these foods, since they can contain up to 100% meat. Holistics do not contain synthetic additives, they do not require advertising, and they can only be purchased from official representatives. Of course, the food is of the highest quality and costs accordingly (up to 1000 rubles per 400 g of dry food).

“Milfil” occupies a position on a par with “Hills”, “Proplan”, “Sheba”, etc.

Advantages and disadvantages of Milfil food

The main advantages of Mealfeel food:

• the composition contains protein of animal origin (meat component);
• the food is rich in minerals and vitamins;
• manufacturers use only natural preservatives;
• assortment (several types of food in various packaging options, several flavors);
• There is food for cats of different ages and a veterinary line.

• Milfil food is not sold in every pet store;
• insufficiently clear formulation of the composition (for example, “plant components” can be cereals, herbs, soy, etc.);
• overpriced (pouch can cost up to 60 rubles).

Despite belonging to the premium class, Milfil food can only be purchased in a specialized store, from veterinarians or on online sites

general information

“Friskies” food belongs to the economy class and is the lowest quality ready-made diet for animals. These products are produced by a division of Nestle - Purina. The corporation also owns the brands Felix, Purina One, Pro Plan, Gourmet, Darling and Cat Chow. The company specializes in the production of low-quality budget feed.

The logo is present on all products of this brand

The range and composition of Friskies food is reminiscent of the Whiskas line, its main competitor. The company produces a variety of wet ready-made diets with different flavors and flavoring additives, as well as granular products. There are no medicinal lines in the assortment, but there is food for animals with special needs.

Composition, class and release form

Friskies cat food is a budget and affordable food option for pets. You can find bright yellow food packages in almost any store. This food line is presented in the form of dry food, canned food, produced in disposable bags and cans weighing 400 g.

The American brand Purina mainly produces economy-class products, and Friskies food is no exception. The product is made from the most available ingredients and has a semi-synthetic composition; it will not be possible to find natural meat components in it.

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Friskies food

According to the information on the packaging, the dry food contains the following ingredients:

• cereals (rice, barley or wheat);
• meat and its processed products (chicken, rabbit, turkey) - the specific amount of meat components is not indicated;
• vegetable and animal protein;
• vegetable processing products;
• minerals and vitamins (tocopherol, retinol, ascorbic acid, Omega-3, vitamin D);
• yeast;
• dyes;
• preservatives;
• antioxidants.

One of the significant disadvantages of Friskies food is that the packaging does not specify the specific percentage of meat and vegetable proteins, and it also does not indicate what exactly acts as dyes, antioxidants and preservatives.

As for wet food, it contains:

• meat and its processed products – up to 4% (duck, rabbit, turkey, beef, lamb or salmon);
• cereals;
• minerals and vitamins (zinc, iodine, iron, manganese, copper);
• sugar.

Important! Cat food should not contain additives E102, E110 and E124, as they are potentially hazardous to health

Compound

Dry Friskies for adults with chicken and vegetables is best suited as an “experimental” one. This is the most common and universal diet that is suitable for all breeds without exception.

So, in the composition indicated on the pack, the ingredients are arranged in this order:

• Cereals;
• Meat, as well as processed products (including chicken);
• Vegetable processing products;
• Proteins of plant origin;
• Oil and fat.

Additional components included yeast, preservatives, minerals, vitamins, dyes, vegetables and antioxidants. Here, in fact, is the entire composition. The guaranteed content of substances is as follows:

• Proteins: 30.0%
• Fat: 10.0%
• Ash content: 7.5%
• Fiber content: 2.5%
• Omega 6: 1.5%
• Calcium: 1.0%
• Phosphorus: 1.0%
• Taurine: 0.09%

If you look at the nutrient content, we can safely say that these are average values ​​for dry cat food. However, if we consider the composition, many questions arise.

Squirrels

The source of protein, judging by the name of the menu, should be chicken, but there is no chicken as such - there is only meat and processed meat products, including chicken. Most likely, this refers to cheap, low-quality by-products, as well as carcass deboning waste. In addition, the composition indicates the content of vegetable protein, but its origin is not described. Cats need meat - this is an axiom that is confirmed by nature itself, and no vegetable protein can replace it.

Fats

The main suppliers of lipids are fats and oils. This is not just a vague formulation, but an absolutely incomprehensible ingredient: what fats, what oils and in what quantities are added to the food is a mystery to the buyer.

Carbohydrates

Despite the fact that the composition does not indicate the content of carbohydrates, the content of cereals is indicated - essentially the same carbohydrates. And there are a lot of them - about 50% of the total mass. In the first place in the list of nutrients are grains, which means that there are more of them in the diet than the very meat that cats cannot do without. This composition is made to reduce the cost of the final product, and does not provide any particular benefit to the pet.

Additional components

• Vegetable processed products are, apparently, the very “vegetables” promised in the name of the food. Most likely, low-quality vegetable waste was used, and therefore the benefits of these components are questionable.
• Yeast is a beneficial nutrient designed to normalize digestion and ease intestinal function. They are also a source of B vitamins, which are beneficial for your pet’s skin and coat.
• Minerals and vitamins are essential microelements that are added as a finished premix.
• Vegetables are a vague concept. There is no clear understanding of what vegetables are included and in what quantities.
• Antioxidants are definitely useful substances that prevent cell aging. But since this ingredient is listed last on the list, its content is most likely negligible and cannot have a significant effect on the body.
• Preservatives and dyes are definitely harmful components that should not be part of animal food: they are harmful and have absolutely no benefit other than making the product attractive to the buyer. This is a big minus for this food, which negates all its advantages.

To sum up the composition, we can say that Friskies diets belong to the economy segment of food and cannot be used for the daily nutrition of a pet.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Whiskas food is easy to buy: in a specialized pet store, in a supermarket, and even in a small grocery store. The owner of the animal will be able to find him without any problems.
• Cheapness is another plus. Whiskas is one of the most budget-friendly brands that is accessible to almost anyone.
• The manufacturer offers several types of Whiskas food for sale, so from the wide range you will always find food for even the most capricious cat. There are also 2 separate special groups of food: for older cats, as well as sterilized and neutered. Feeds have different taste characteristics.
• The food in this line always smells good and is attractive to cats.

• Animal flour can hide anything, and it doesn’t have to be meat. Often ground skin, bones, feathers and fluff are added to the food. The goal is simple: to reduce the cost of production.
• Artificial components. Unlike holistic food, economy class food contains unnatural flavors and preservatives.

There are endless debates surrounding this food: some praise it and consider it quite suitable, others categorically demand that it be discontinued. The decision is up to you as the owner. You can understand whether a given food is suitable for your cat by its behavior and state of health. If your pet doesn't have watery eyes, diarrhea or constipation, or indigestion, and if he's still playful and active, everything is fine. But it is still not recommended to constantly feed animals with economy food.

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For restricted feeding

You can also find specialized preventive foods in the Friskies line:

1. Purina Friskies Hairball Control Dry Food (Chicken and Vegetable Flavors). The positive effect of its consumption is achieved due to the increased content of plant dietary fiber. This food is especially indispensable for pets with long, thick hair.
2. Dry food for sterilized and neutered cats (with rabbit and vegetable flavors). Contains mineral supplements that minimize the risk of stone formation in the urinary organs. In addition, this type of food contains an increased amount of protein, which prevents excess weight gain.

For sterilized cats
Despite the laudatory reviews on the manufacturer’s official website, veterinarians assure that Friskis medicinal food is actually not beneficial for the animal’s body, since it is made from low-quality raw materials. High-quality food for the prevention of various diseases costs at least 800-1000 rubles per kilogram, while a package of 350 g of Friskies will cost 75-90 rubles.

Which food should you choose for your pet?

Unlike many foods from other brands, Friskies does not officially disclose the composition of its diets, even on the official Russian-language website https://www.friskies.ru/.

Therefore, cat owners will have to make a choice based solely on the taste preferences of their pets. In general, all foods of this brand are divided into several groups: Diets for kittens. Dry food:

With chicken, milk and vegetables

The diet is designed for kittens up to one year of age. Diets for kittens. Wet food:

With chicken in gravy

In wet food for kittens, meat and its processed products contain 26%, with chicken accounting for only 4%

In stock - cereals, some fish and, attention, sugar! Diets for adult cats

Dry food:

Diets for adult cats. Dry food:

• With meat and healthy vegetables;
• With chicken and healthy vegetables;
• With rabbit and healthy vegetables;
• With meat, chicken and liver.

Diets for adult cats. Wet food:

• With beef in gravy;
• With beef and carrots in gravy;
• With beef in jelly;
• With beef and lamb in gravy;
• With chicken in gravy;
• With rabbit in gravy;
• With turkey and carrots in gravy;
• With turkey and liver in gravy.

Specialized line of dry food Friskies:

With chicken and garden greens

A position designed for cats that lead a sedentary lifestyle. Contains cereals, meat and meat products, dried green peas and a vitamin complex.

Food for sterilized cats and neutered cats:

With rabbit and healthy vegetables

The protein in this food is 32%, but the fat is 8%. Manufacturers promise that this diet will not contribute to excess weight gain in a neutered pet.

Friskies food prices

Box 270 gr. – 70 rub. in Moscow (30 hryvnia in Kyiv)

Package 1.5 kg – 260-280 rub. (121 UAH)

Package 10 kg – 1400 rub. (600 UAH) Wet food:

Jelly bag 100 gr. – 19 rub. (7 UAH)

20 bags of jelly, 100 g each. – 300 rub. (120 UAH)

Types of feed

When creating a line, the developer usually takes into account the age characteristics of the animals and the characteristics of their health status.
Thus, the “Friskies” line contains several types of diet for kittens, adult cats of any breed, neutered cats and long-haired breeds. Read when is the best time to castrate a kitten and whether animals need to be castrated.

Each variety contains components in its nutritional formula that best meet the needs of the target group.

According to the age

Dry food for kittens “Friskies Junior” with chicken, milk and vegetables is specially designed for kittens up to 1 year old and contains a complex of vitamins necessary for full growth and development. The amount of meat in the composition is at least 10%.

To introduce dry food into a kitten’s diet, it must first be soaked to a pulp.

In this form, it is well absorbed by the growing body. As the animal grows, the amount of water in the serving is reduced. It should be remembered that the kitten should have at least 5 feedings in small portions per day.

Wet (canned) diet for kittens “Friskies Junior” is available in 2 varieties: with chicken pieces and lamb pieces.

A special feature of wet foods is that they are produced in the form of meat pieces in a gelled gravy, packaged in sealed bags. One package is enough for one feeding.

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The dry diet “Friskies Adult” for adult cats is available in three varieties:

• meat with chicken and liver;
• meat with vegetables;
• salmon with vegetables.

Friskies Adult wet food is also available in 2 types: meat pieces in gravy and meat pieces in jelly. Meat pieces in gravy include salmon, beef, lamb, turkey and chicken. The amount of meat and offal in the composition is at least 20%.

Meat pieces in jelly are tuna with carrots and beef. Both types of food contain at least 20% meat in the package.

By type of food

Dry foods are dehydrated crackers obtained from a semi-finished product that is formed and additionally saturated with vitamins and minerals. Wet food consists of organ meats and pieces of meat cooked into pate or pieces in gravy.

The Friskies diet line contains food for kittens and adult cats, both in dry and canned form.

Important! The negative impact of dry food on the body accumulates gradually. If you have recently introduced dry food into the diet, and the animal feels signs of illness - lethargy, diarrhea or constipation, then this product is not necessarily the cause.

In such cases, a doctor’s consultation is necessary to clarify the problem and how to treat it.

For special needs

The “Friskies Special Needs” line consists of dry food for indoor cats and spayed and neutered pets.

The “Friskies Special Needs” variety with chicken and garden grass provides your pet with the necessary fiber and a beneficial complex of microelements contained in the grass.

The content of meat and offal is 10%. The herbs are represented by parsley and chicory.

The main task of nutrition for sterilized cats and neutered cats is to prevent obesity in the animal associated with hormonal changes in the body. It contains salmon and vegetables.

A little about the named food

“Friskies” food, dry and wet, is intended for both adult kittens and small kittens, depending on which one you like. You can buy both varieties with a reserve: bulk in large packages (the product should not be kept in a damp place), and liquid - in small, convenient volumes in plastic packaging, which animals will eat in one or two times. Moreover, you can give food daily; it’s a good idea to mix other ingredients into the liquid food. Companies producing this line of food do not advertise the composition of the mixture on the packaging, so owners of furry four-legged animals buy the first packages at their own peril and risk. And then, having seen with what pleasure the meowing creature “has breakfast”, it begins to acquire various versions of “Friskies”:

• Mixtures rich in vegetables cooked in milk with the addition of pieces of chicken are suitable for little fidgets;
• But the graceful Siamese beauty will love the mixture with chicken in gravy, a real delicacy: in addition to the chicken, the “dish” contains a little fish, meat, cereals and a few milligrams of sugar to improve the taste.
• Sterilized animals have their own composition, which contains several times more protein components than fat components. The animal can eat to its fullest: rich food will not affect its figure in any way.

The variety of food is surprising:

• with lamb, rabbit, veal with gravy and jelly, with liver.
• with a variety of vegetables and herbs;
• with green peas and cereals;
• with the obligatory addition of a vitamin complex.

How to give Friskies food to cats: recommendations and tips

Dry food should be stored in a well-closed bag. Such nutrition has a number of mandatory requirements:

1. availability of constant access to water. The dry contents in the stomach must soften to a moist state in order to be easily absorbed by the body. In addition, cracker particles can stick to the intestinal walls, causing inflammation and heartburn. In this regard, it is advisable to give food slightly moistened, especially for kittens;
2. Economy class dry food will have to be supplemented with complementary foods. The diet of this class does not contain all the necessary amounts of vitamins and minerals, so they will have to be added to the diet separately;
3. An adult animal needs to be fed 3 times a day according to a schedule. This requirement is related to the peculiarities of the gastrointestinal tract. Constant snacking forces the stomach to work all the time, and the cat begins to consume more food than its body requires;
4. You cannot feed the animal different types of dry food. If your pet eats this type of food well and has no complaints, do not experiment. You may cause an allergic reaction or digestive upset.

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Whatever type of food you choose, even the most expensive, none of them guarantees your cat constant health and carefree. After all, in addition to nutrition, the condition of an animal is influenced by many other factors: heredity, ecology, living conditions, etc. This means that you need to make a decision about what and when to feed your pet based on the benefit for the animal and your capabilities.

Canned Frisks

Advantages:

• ready-made, balanced food that can be given to your cat daily (either on its own or in combination with dry food of the same brand);
• suitable for feeding kittens and adult animals;
• wet food causes a greater appetite than dry food; it does not have to be washed down with water;
• a wide range of;
• easy to find on sale.

Flaws:

• According to veterinarians, opened canned food at room temperature cannot be stored for more than 2 hours;
• the price is higher than that of dry food;
• belonging to economy class.

Useful information: shiny fur, good, playful mood, painless and timely defecation, absence of strong unpleasant odors from the mouth and from the tray of your mustachioed pet - this is a sure sign that the food is suitable for him. If you have any doubts, reconsider your view on the nutrition of a kitten at 4 months or consult a specialist.

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Pros and cons of Whiskas food

As mentioned above, Whiskas food is produced in dry and wet form, giving kitten owners a choice. But only the owner, and not his pet, can discover any advantages in food that belongs to the economy class. And the statement “your pussy would buy Whiskas” has nothing to do with the truth. A kitten who eats budget food with great appetite does so only because of the presence of various chemicals in it, which cause gradual addiction to this food and a desire to eat it. It's similar to how people get addicted to drugs.

According to kitten owners, the advantages of Whiskas include:

• Ease of feeding. If you don’t have enough time, feeding your kitten with ready-made food is very convenient; you only need to spend a couple of minutes on the whole process. Since the food is already ready, all you need to do is open the pack and put it in a bowl. Even a child can cope with feeding a kitten.
• Avoiding food spoilage. Those who have a kitten left alone for the whole day put a portion of dry food in a bowl designed for this time, and can rest assured that the food will not spoil and the kitten will not be poisoned after eating it.
• Eating food with gusto. A kitten may adore Whiskas, but not for its quality composition, but for the chemical components contained in the food in large quantities.
• Low cost of feed. The kitten owner may like this because he won't have to spend a lot of money on his pet. But this is only an appearance, but in fact, having carefully calculated the funds spent on the purchase of ready-made food, it will become clear that natural food will be much cheaper.

As for the disadvantages of Whiskas, they are associated with the condition of the kitten. If he feeds only on it, his health will be undermined in a short time. An animal that grew up on such food will no longer be able to live a full life, even if the owner later switches it to feeding high-quality natural food.

So, the main disadvantages are:

• Bad composition. He will not be able to saturate the kitten with the required amount of proteins, microelements and vitamins, so with such a diet there will be no full development. And if the kitten grows well outwardly, then its insides are still not formed correctly. Sooner or later, problems will begin with the baby's health.
• Presence of addictive chemical components. Eating only Whiskas, the kitten gets used to these substances, and then it will be very difficult to switch it to nutritious food.
• Development of urolithiasis. This is due to an increase in the level of mineral salts in the urine. Normally, a kitten should drink a glass of water after eating 100 g of food. But it is clear that this is impossible, and the baby gradually begins to develop this disease from childhood.

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What class does it belong to?

Friskies food was developed by Nestlé Purina Petcare experts based on many years of experience and observations in the field of pet nutrition. The advantages of the line of such ready-made “economy class” feeds include:

• wide distribution and constant availability in almost all retail outlets;
• affordable price for a very wide range of owners of different pets.

Along with other budget economy foods, Friskies brand diets are not without a large number of pronounced disadvantages, including:

• the basis of ready-made cat food, represented by by-products of not entirely clear origin and clearly not of very high quality;
• a complete lack of clarification on the names of all cereal crops used in the production of feed, as well as their percentage content;
• a minimum amount of vitamin and mineral components useful for a pet;
• lack of clarification regarding preservatives and various antioxidants used in production;
• use of dyes in the production without specifying their name and total quantity.

This is interesting! The Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, USA, in addition to the budgetary Friskies diets, produces the following foods: ProPlan premium class, One economy class, as well as the well-known Felix, Cat Show, Gourmet and Darling lines.

For sale in all retail outlets on the domestic market, food production under the Friskies brand is carried out directly in Russia. The official Russified website is responsible for supporting all products manufactured by the company.

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Conclusions about Friskies cat food

Although there are very positive reviews about Friskies cat food on the Internet, there are just as many negative ones. However, the PetObzor website does not recommend this dry food as a regular diet for cats for another reason - its frankly poor composition.

In any supermarket and in every pet store you can find this inexpensive and so popular food. What is this fame associated with? With good advertising and a very affordable price. But let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of the contents of Friskies food. There are three varieties:

1. For domestic cats (with a special addition of greens).
2. For sterilized cats and naturalized cats.
3. For kittens (food with increased energy value).

For everyday feeding

When choosing food for daily nutrition, the owner should first of all take into account the age of the animal, the pet’s health status and its activity.

Wet food

For adult cats that do not have health problems, the Friskies brand recommends using the following products:

1. Friskies dry food for domestic cats with chicken and garden greens. Designed specifically for cats living in apartments. To prevent animals deprived of adequate physical activity from gaining excess weight, the developers reduced the calorie content of the food by adding garden greens to it. The advantage of this product is that the additional dietary fiber helps remove hairballs from the stomach.
2. Friskies dry food with chicken and liver . It has a balanced composition, quickly eliminates the feeling of hunger, and saturates the body with beneficial vitamins and minerals. This food is recommended for cats older than 12 months.

Another advantage of Friskies food is that it is available in different packages ranging from 350 g to 10 kg, so every breeder will be able to find the best option for themselves.