Extra Gravy Paté With Chicken In Savory Gravy Wet Cat Food
Verified Aug 30, 2026
This is a canned paté-style wet food for adult cats that uses meat by-products, poultry by-products, chicken, and fish as its main animal protein sources. It’s high in moisture to help with daily hydration and is formulated to be complete and balanced for adult maintenance. Added taurine, vitamins, and minerals help cover key feline nutritional needs.
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Solid Option
Nutritionally, this food is a standard, complete-and-balanced wet option for healthy adult cats, with a strong focus on moisture and palatability. The protein comes from a mix of meat and poultry by-products plus chicken and fish, which can provide a good range of nutrients. It’s generally suited as a primary diet or rotation option for adult cats who do well on typical commercial foods.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for maintenance of adult cats, so it can be fed as a sole diet.
- High moisture content can help support hydration, which is especially useful for cats that don’t drink much water.
- Uses multiple animal sources, including meat and poultry by-products, chicken, and fish, to supply essential amino acids.
- Includes added taurine, vitamins, and minerals to help meet the specific nutritional needs of adult cats.
Considerations
- Contains chicken and fish, so it’s not a good choice for cats with known allergies to these proteins.
- Protein level is moderate for a wet food, so very active or underweight cats might do better on a higher-protein formula.
- Uses carrageenan and gums as thickeners, which some sensitive cats may not tolerate as well, though many do fine with them.
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.
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Meat By-Product
Meat by-products are rendered animal parts such as organ meats, blood, bone and other tissues used in pet food as a concentrated source of animal protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. They can provide biologically valuable nutrients—especially for cats, which require animal-derived proteins—but composition and quality vary by source so owners seeking specific ingredients or with pet food sensitivities should look for transparency and regulation-compliant sourcing.
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Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
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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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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Fish
Fish is commonly used in pet foods as a highly digestible animal protein and an excellent source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) that support skin and coat health, joint function, and cognitive development in both dogs and cats. It also supplies B vitamins and minerals but can be a common allergen, may contain environmental contaminants or mercury depending on species and sourcing, and raw fish can contain thiaminase—so choose properly processed, nutritionally balanced, and sustainably sourced fish ingredients.
Nutritional Breakdown
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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 Extra Gravy Paté With Chicken In Savory Gravy Wet Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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