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Indoor Delights Chicken & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food
Friskies

Indoor Delights Chicken & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 22, 2026

Cat · Dry Adult All Breed Sizes

A dry indoor cat food for adult cats that uses chicken by-product meal, salmon meal, and corn and soy ingredients to provide balanced nutrition. It has moderate protein and fat levels with added fiber sources to help support hairball control and weight management. The recipe also includes taurine, essential fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals to support overall health in indoor cats.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
6.8 out of 10

Worth a Conversation

This is a complete and balanced dry food formulated for adult indoor cats, with a focus on moderate calories and extra fiber. It uses a mix of animal and plant protein sources, including chicken by-product meal and salmon meal, to meet nutrient needs. It can be a reasonable option for generally healthy adult cats who do well on a corn- and soy-based formula.

Nutritional profile 8.4
Ingredient composition 2.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 4 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
Where these benefits come from Benefits the manufacturer highlights in its own product marketing. KibbleLab lists them for reference and does not verify these claims.
Weight Management Hairball Control Skin Coat Health Eye Health Immune Support
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Protein comes from multiple sources, including chicken by-product meal and salmon meal, which provide essential amino acids for cats.
  • Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, so it is complete and balanced for everyday feeding.
  • Added powdered cellulose and soybean hulls increase fiber, which can help indoor cats with hairball control and weight management.
  • Includes taurine, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, and key vitamins and minerals to support heart, skin, and overall health.

Considerations

  • Contains chicken, salmon, soy, and dairy ingredients, so it is not a good fit for cats with known sensitivities to these proteins.
  • Relies heavily on corn and soy as major ingredients, which some cats with more sensitive digestion may not tolerate as well as some alternative formulations.
  • Uses artificial colors, which do not add nutritional value and can be avoided if you prefer a simpler ingredient list for your cat.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Whole grain corn, corn protein meal, chicken by-product meal, soybean meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, salmon meal, powdered cellulose, meat and bone meal, soybean hulls, liver flavor, phosphoric acid, calcium carbonate, malted barley extract, salt, choline chloride, dried cheese powder, dried peas, dried carrots, potassium chloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K)], L-Tryptophan, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 2.

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Whole Grain Corn
Whole grain corn is commonly used as a carbohydrate and energy source in pet foods, providing digestible starch, dietary fiber, some protein, and B vitamins and minerals while retaining more nutrients than refined corn. It is generally economical and well-tolerated by most dogs and many cats, but because cats are obligate carnivores animal-based proteins are nutritionally more important, and pets with grain sensitivities, certain metabolic conditions, or requirements for low-carbohydrate diets may need alternatives; proper sourcing and processing also reduce mycotoxin risk and improve digestibility.
02
Corn Protein Meal
Corn protein meal is a concentrated plant-based protein ingredient commonly used to raise crude protein and energy in dry kibbles, treats and some wet diets as a cost-effective alternative to animal protein sources. It provides digestible amino acids for dogs but has an incomplete amino acid profile (notably low in lysine and lacking taurine), so it should be balanced with higher-quality animal proteins for growing animals and obligate‑carnivore cats; some pets may also be sensitive to corn and quality/sourcing can affect safety and nutrient content.
03
Chicken By-Product
Chicken by-product is a common protein ingredient in pet foods made from edible parts of the bird not typically consumed by people—such as organs (liver, heart), necks and other tissues—and is used to add protein, flavor and nutrient density. It can provide concentrated protein, essential amino acids, B vitamins and minerals (and may contribute taurine when organ meats are included), but composition and quality vary by source, so pet parents concerned about sourcing, higher ash/fat content or chicken allergies should check the manufacturer’s labeling and quality standards.
04
Soybean
Soybean is a common plant-based ingredient in pet foods used as a concentrated protein and fat source (in forms such as soybean meal, soy protein concentrate/isolate, and soybean oil) that supplies essential amino acids, calories, and beneficial polyunsaturated fats. It can be a cost-effective, digestible protein for many dogs but is less ideal as the sole protein for obligate carnivores like cats and may trigger allergies or deliver phytoestrogens and antinutritional factors (e.g., trypsin inhibitors, phytates) that are typically reduced by proper processing, so diets using soy should be balanced and monitored.
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05
Animal Fat
Animal fat is used in pet foods as a concentrated energy source and palatability enhancer, and can provide fat-soluble vitamin absorption and essential fatty acids (including arachidonic and linoleic acids, depending on the source) that support skin, coat and overall cellular function—particularly important for obligate carnivores like cats. Because it is calorie-dense and prone to oxidation, fats are typically rendered and stabilized; owners should be aware that high-fat diets can contribute to obesity and may trigger pancreatitis in susceptible dogs, so quality, source, and total dietary fat should be considered.

Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
30.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
9.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
5.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
12.00%
Low High
3382
kcal / Kg
365
kcal / Cup
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Kibble
Food type Dry

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages Adult Maintenance
Substantiation Formulation
Friskies Indoor Delights is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult cats.

Brand

Friskies offers a wide variety of cat food and treats at an affordable price, focusing on flavor variety and accessibility. It is designed for mass-market distribution and long-standing brand loyalty.

Price tier $$

Manufacturer

Company name Nestlé Purina PetCare
Parent company Nestlé S.A.
Founded 2001
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Missouri
Manufacturing oversight

Nestlé Purina operates its own manufacturing facilities in the United States and globally with rigorous quality assurance programs. Facilities comply with FDA and USDA standards and implement HACCP-based food safety systems. The company conducts AAFCO feeding trials and employs board-certified veterinary nutritionists.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Friskies Indoor Delights Chicken & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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We have no recalls on record for Friskies. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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