Pet Food Quality Concerns
Friskies Extra Gravy Pate with Tuna in Savory Gravy Canned Cat Food

Friskies Extra Gravy Pate with Tuna in Savory Gravy Canned Cat Food

By Friskies 10 reviews analyzed Updated Jan 2024 75% confidence
6.3 /10
Quality
6.1
Value
6.5
Design
6.0
Function
6.4
Durability
6.0

In a Nutshell

  • Acceptable quality with mixed reviews and muddled texture versus amount of gravy.
  • normally picky eaters some cats are happy but some homemade ones may also understand why they hate food.
  • Packaging could be better, but user-friendly for when with good ones mostly

Quick Verdict

This Friskies tuna pate is praised for being moist and tasty, but some cats refuse to eat it and it may not look the same as they do in pictures from other batches.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 10
Would Recommend 7%
Would Buy Again 10%

Pet Compatibility

🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Cat food appearned squashed from arriving.

Prevention: Check the cans for damage completely.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Moist and tasty (3)

    Many cats enjoy the moist texture and tasty gravy, making it a hit with picky eaters.

  • Well-packaged (2)

    Cases of cat food arrive well-packaged with no damages, ensuring freshness of the food.

  • Healthy taste (2)

    Ferals like wet canned cat food for nutrition.

Cons

  • Appearance issues (2) major

    Some batches of the food have a different appearance, causing cats to refuse it.

  • Too much gravy (2) major

    Some cans have too much gravy and not enough meat, leading to dissatisfaction, making a lack of meat for cats who might balk and having a culture find it to cheap.

    Tip: So, I opened 2 older cans from a previous delivery on the plates. They wouldn’t eat this food because I hadn't rinsed the plates off before I put the fresh food on it.

  • Dented cans (2) minor

    Occasional dented cans can cause wastage and disappointment, making customers not want to re-buy something expected to be freshly packed.

  • Not as good as expected (2) minor

    Some cat best don't change their loyalest meal barrage, they don't prefer feeding with such easily ravished diet.

    Tip: Generally have tasted different brands.

Quality Trend: Declining

Some recent reviews mention changes in appearance and texture, leading to dissatisfaction.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

  • β€’ Cat owners with picky eaters β€” The moist texture and tasty flavor appeal to cats that are typically fussy.

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ Cat owners who prefer consistent appearance β€” Some batches may have appearance issues that cats refuse.
  • β€’ Buyers who prioritize value for money β€” Quality & wet feeling texture change.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Not Mentenioned

Factors: None

Cleaning Methods

βœ“ Machine wash
βœ“ Hand wash
βœ“ Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • πŸ’‘ Check packaging seal before use.
  • πŸ’‘ Rinse plates thoroughly before serving mixed foods.

Floor Compatibility

βœ“ Hardwood
βœ“ Tile
βœ“ Carpet
βœ“ Vinyl
βœ“ Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.2
10 reviews
5β˜…
40%
4β˜…
10%
3β˜…
0%
2β˜…
20%
1β˜…
30%
moist (3) tasty (3) dented cans (2) not as good as expected (2)

Common Questions

Is this cat food suitable for picky eaters?

Yes, many cats enjoy the moist texture and taste, but there might be batch inconsistencies.

What should I do if the cans are dented?

Refuse and rerturn. nutsicles never knows how this will help to cats.

Can I expect consistency in appearance?

No, some reviewers note changes in appearance leading to refusal.

Highlighted Reviews

β€” Pasare

"The case of cat food comes WELL packaged, and always arrive undamaged. I used to get from 'somewhere else', and sometimes the cans would be breached, and made a mess of the entire case, and got really smelly too, so kudos on the attention to detail in packing dept!"

β€” Linda

"When I opened the cans this morning, they didn't look like normal. Usually, there is a solid D shaped center, floating in a good bit of gravy. Today, they looked like a very, very wet pate My cats wouldn't even lick the juice out of the can. So, I opened 2 older cans from a previous delivery on the ..."

Bottom Line

Considered as it might be different in some batches, otherwise it's a satisfying selection for those looking softer food for picky cats, but be aware of the potential for good cans arriving dented. Good flavor for cats, but not so great if looking for proudly priced quality 'wasted money', as some cat owners who order come to think.

6.3 /10
β€” Good