Seafood Sensations Salmon, Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food
Verified Aug 26, 2026
A dry kibble for cats of all life stages that uses corn, corn gluten meal, and poultry by-product meal as its main energy and protein sources, with added fish and shellfish meals for seafood flavor. It provides moderate protein and fat with added taurine, essential fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals for everyday maintenance. This formula is designed as a complete and balanced daily diet rather than a specialty or therapeutic food.
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Solid Option
This is a standard, all‑life‑stages dry cat food suited for generally healthy cats who do well on a grain‑inclusive, poultry‑based diet with added seafood flavors. It offers adequate protein and fat levels for most indoor and outdoor cats and is formulated to meet AAFCO all‑life‑stage profiles. It’s a conventional, corn‑ and soy‑based option rather than a high‑meat or limited‑ingredient formula.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, so it can be used for kittens through adults and seniors.
- Provides 30% protein and 11% fat, which is appropriate for many healthy, moderately active cats.
- Includes taurine and arachidonic acid, which are essential nutrients for cats’ heart, eye, and overall health.
- Contains added vitamins and minerals, including zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin E, to support general wellness.
Considerations
- Main ingredients are plant-based (corn, soybean meal) and rendered meals, so it is not a high–animal-meat formula.
- Contains poultry by-product meal, meat and bone meal, and fish meals, which may not suit cats with food allergies to poultry or fish.
- Includes artificial colors, which do not add nutritional value and some owners prefer to avoid.
- Carbohydrate content is likely on the higher side for a cat, which may not be ideal for cats needing tighter calorie or carb control.
Full Ingredient List
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
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Yellow Corn
Yellow corn is commonly used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and energy source, supplying starch, some fiber, plant-based protein, B vitamins and carotenoids like lutein. It is a cost-effective ingredient that dogs digest well (cats, as obligate carnivores, do not require carbohydrates), but corn’s protein is lower in certain essential amino acids, it can add excess calories if overused, and quality control is important to minimize contaminants (e.g., mycotoxins) and address rare food sensitivities.
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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.
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Poultry By-Product
Poultry by-product is used primarily as a concentrated protein, fat and micronutrient source in pet foods and consists of rendered poultry parts such as internal organs, bones and connective tissues that supply amino acids, minerals (notably calcium and phosphorus) and B‑vitamins. It can be a cost‑effective source of bioavailable nutrients, but composition and quality vary by source and processing—owners of pets with poultry allergies or who prefer named-meat ingredients may choose alternatives, and safety depends on reputable rendering and adherence to regulatory standards.
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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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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
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.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.
Manufacturer
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 recall is listed for Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon, Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Friskies ever been recalled?
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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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. 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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