Calorie Content (calculated) (ME): 818 kcal/kg, 127 kcal/can. Purina Friskies Extra Gravy Chunky with Beef in Savory Gravy is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult cats. Purina.com.

Gravy foods, generally speaking, aren't usually going to be considered "healthy" because they are high in carbs. This is because thickener has to be added to make the gravy. Fed in a rotation with other types of wet foods that do not contain high carb fillers would help keep the carb load down. Cats don't need carbs.

Friskies isn't a brand we'd recommend. Its selling points are not ingredient quality or nutritional integrity. It is, however, one of the most affordable brands available. If you choose to buy Friskies, avoid their dry recipes.

Most of the time, some gravy with little to no seasoning won't cause your kitty harm. Despite not being seasoned, gravy is often rich in calories and fat and can cause your cat to gain some extra weight quickly without overeating.

Many cats show a preference for the juicy part of foods with gravy. The attraction is likely a concentration of the flavor enhancers that are added to many cat foods.

twice daily For an adult cat, start with ½ of a 5.5 oz. can (Friskies/9 Lives-size can) twice daily and no additional food. This is the starting point and likely will need to be adjusted downward. For little cats, a half of a 3 oz.

Feed adult cats 3/4 - 1 oz per pound of body weight daily. Divide into two or more meals. Kittens need up to twice as much food as adult cats and should be fed all they will eat two or three times daily.

Most of the time, some gravy with little to no seasoning won't cause your kitty harm. Despite not being seasoned, gravy is often rich in calories and fat and can cause your cat to gain some extra weight quickly without overeating.

Gravy isn't safe. Most gravy contains onion and/or garlic, which is toxic for both dogs and cats, even in small amounts.

Gravy isn't safe. Most gravy contains onion and/or garlic, which is toxic for both dogs and cats, even in small amounts. In fact, anything in the onion or garlic family (including scallions, leeks and other similar vegetables) is a no-go.

Friskies isn't a brand we'd recommend. Its selling points are not ingredient quality or nutritional integrity. It is, however, one of the most affordable brands available. If you choose to buy Friskies, avoid their dry recipes.

Friskies is 100% Safe to Feed Your Cat Consumers can trust all Friskies products including those stamped with codes 1157, 1159, and 1161.