Friskies Shreds With Salmon in Sauce Wet Cat Food
Verified Jun 11, 2026
This is a canned, shredded wet food designed for both kittens and adult cats, with poultry and salmon as the main animal protein sources. It’s a high-moisture formula that provides complete and balanced nutrition, including added taurine and essential vitamins and minerals. The soft shreds in sauce can be especially appealing and easy to eat for many cats.
Nutritionally, this is a straightforward, complete and balanced wet food suitable for both kittens and adult cats. It offers animal-based proteins from poultry, meat by-products, and salmon in a high-moisture format, which is helpful for cats’ hydration. It’s a practical everyday option for healthy cats, though owners looking to avoid soy or wheat gluten, or wanting very high meat content, may prefer a different style of diet.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Complete and balanced to AAFCO standards for both growth of kittens and maintenance of adult cats, so it can be used through multiple life stages.
- High moisture (typical for canned foods), which helps support overall water intake in cats who may not drink much on their own.
- Uses multiple animal protein sources, including poultry, meat by-products, and salmon, providing a broad amino acid profile and added taurine for heart and eye health.
- Moderate fat level and controlled ash, which can be appropriate for many indoor or less active cats.
Considerations
- Contains common allergen sources such as poultry, salmon (fish), wheat gluten, and soy flour, so it’s not ideal for cats with known food allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients.
- Relies on plant-based ingredients like wheat gluten, modified corn starch, and soy flour for texture and some protein, which may not appeal to owners seeking a more meat-heavy formulation.
- Protein level, while adequate for a wet food, is on the modest side compared with some higher-protein options, which may matter for very active or muscle-loss–prone cats.
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
01
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.
02
Poultry
Poultry is commonly used as a primary animal protein source in dog and cat foods, providing highly digestible essential amino acids, fats for energy, and nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and zinc while improving palatability. Pet owners should be aware that poultry can be a food allergen for some animals and that product quality (whole-muscle vs by‑products), fat level, and proper processing/cooking are important to minimize risks from pathogens or excess fat, especially in pets with pancreatitis or food sensitivities.
03
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.
04
Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
05
Wheat Gluten
Wheat gluten is a concentrated plant protein commonly used in dry pet foods as a protein booster, binder and texture improver to help form kibble and extend meat-based ingredients. It provides digestible protein for dogs and cats but is low in certain essential amino acids (notably lysine) and lacks animal-specific nutrients like taurine, so it should not be the sole protein source; pets with wheat or gluten sensitivities may also experience allergic or gastrointestinal reactions.
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.What is calorie density
How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.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.
Visit FriskiesManufacturer
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
Friskies Friskies Shreds With Salmon in Sauce Wet Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Friskies ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Friskies. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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