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Friskies Indoor Classic Pate Chicken Dinner Canned Cat Food

Friskies Indoor Classic Pate Chicken Dinner Canned Cat Food

By Friskies 10 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
6.4 /10
Quality
6.5
Value
6.7
Design
0.0
Function
7.1
Durability
6.3

In a Nutshell

  • Consistently consumed by cats with mixed health issues

Quick Verdict

This cat food receives mixed reviews. Customers appreciate the affordability and consistency in flavor. However, there are significant concerns about quality, including the presence of cartridge and health issues.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 10
Would Recommend 50%
Would Buy Again 50%
Avg Lifespan 6 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

critical

Presence of cartilages

high

Health warnings

Prevention: none

high

Problematic Quality

Prevention: no smell

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Affordable (3)

    The cat food is affordable and consistently consumed by customers.

Cons

  • Quality Decline (2) critical

    The presence of excessive cartilage is concerning and needs to be addressed.

  • Dry Texture (1) minor

    The food has a dry texture, requiring added liquids to make it palatable.

  • Low Affordability (2) major

    The Decline in Protein Content

Quality Trend: Declining

Quality declined, including the presence of cartilage and lower protein content. Declining quality consistently

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Cat Owners — Those looking for an affordable cat food option that is consistently eaten by their cats.

Skip If

  • Health-Conscious Cat Owners — Due to significant health concerns and quality issues identified in the product.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 2 months to 1 year

Factors: Ill health, Post Surgery

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.4
10 reviews
5★
20%
4★
30%
3★
30%
2★
20%
1★
0%
Best Pate Flavour (1) Cats Like (1) Great Value for money (1) Great food (1) Combined Well (1) Lots of Cartilage (1) Compactly Packed (1) Not a huge Fan (1) Less Nutrious than Before (1)

Common Questions

How does the quality compare to other brands?

Quality has declined due to the presence of excessive cartilages on the ground altering the sandy texture of it and affecting their weight.

Highlighted Reviews

— Carol

"My cat and the neighbors cat both love this chicken and such large portions."

— Elizabeth

"My cat can become deathly sick to FISH products. Accidentally found this out by changing to this chicken pate. It helped save her... But recently, I am finding a huge amount of what looks like round pellets of ground up cartilage in every can!"

Bottom Line

While this cat food is affordable and consistently consumed, the quality issues and health concerns are significant. Pet owners with discerning taste or health concerns should consider higher-quality alternatives.

6.4 /10
Average