Purina · Friskies Mariner's Catch Pate

Name: Purina Friskies Mariner's Catch Pate
Brand: Purina

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

Furry PI's verdict

Purina Mariner's Catch Pate doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. It contains artificial flavors. To be fair, as a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own. 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.
A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.
Carbohydrate load stays close to what a cat would eat in nature.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	9%
Fat	4%
Fiber	1%
Moisture	78%
Ash	3.5%
Carbs (estimated)*	4.5%

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 Mariner's Catch Pate grain-free?: No — the label lists rice.
What are the first ingredients in Purina Mariner's Catch Pate?: The label opens with meat by-products, fish and chicken. 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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