Purina · Friskies Farm Favorites · With Turkey & Carrots in Gravy
Wet food · Adult Maintenance
Furry PI's verdict
Our investigation turned up real problems with Purina Friskies Farm Favorites. It contains artificial flavors. To be fair, chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.
What's concerning
- Contains artificial flavors — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
- Artificial colours or preservatives on the label — artificial flavors.
- Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.
What works
- Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
- A strong share of its calories comes from protein.
- As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.
The grade is only the cover of the case file. The free app shows the full 100-point breakdown, every flagged ingredient, and better-graded alternatives for your cat.
Open the full investigation — freeNutrition from the label (as fed)
| Protein | 11% |
| Fat | 2.5% |
| Fiber | 1% |
| Moisture | 79% |
| Ash | 2.5% |
| Carbs (estimated)* | 4% |
Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.
Quick answers
- Is Purina Friskies Farm Favorites grain-free?
- No — the label lists wheat gluten and corn starch-modified.
- What are the first ingredients in Purina Friskies Farm Favorites?
- The label opens with chicken, meat by-products and wheat gluten. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
- Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
- Yes — the label lists artificial flavors.
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