Is Friskies good?

We graded 3 Friskies products (dry cat foods, wet cat foods, cat treats). The best is Party Mix Original Crunch at 96/100, grade A, ranked 2 of 8 cat treats. Its other products score between 93 and 94.

  1. FriskiesParty Mix Original CrunchCat treatsSafety40/40Owners35.6/40Value20/20$0.42 per oz
  2. FriskiesSeafood SensationsDry cat foodSafety30/30Nutrition25/25Owners24.5/30Value15/15$0.55 per 1,000 kcal
  3. FriskiesShreds Variety PackWet cat foodSafety30/30Nutrition25/25Owners24.5/30Value13.3/15$0.15 per oz

Recall history

We found no recalls for Friskies brand lines since 2016. Older and less related recalls count for less in our grades.

Who makes it and WSAVA nutrition standards

Friskies is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare. Here is how it answered the WSAVA questions, as reported by the Pet Nutrition Alliance:

  • Employs a full-time board-certified veterinary nutritionist (DACVIM Nutrition or ECVCN), plus PhD and MS nutritionists.
  • Owns 100% of the plants that make its food.
  • Answered the survey and shared nutrient data on request.
  • Purina Institute and Purina research centres publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Questions

Is Friskies a good brand?

We graded 3 Friskies products (dry cat foods, wet cat foods, cat treats). The best is Party Mix Original Crunch at 96/100, grade A, ranked 2 of 8 cat treats. Its other products score between 93 and 94. Grades compare each product with other best-sellers in the same category.

Has Friskies had a recall?

We found no recalls for Friskies brand lines since 2016.

Who makes Friskies?

Nestlé Purina PetCare.

Does Friskies meet WSAVA guidelines?

WSAVA doesn't approve brands, but it lists questions owners should ask a pet food maker. Nestlé Purina PetCare answered them and scores 25 of 25 on our nutrition standards check.

Prices, ratings and recalls checked October 2026. How we grade.