Purina Friskies

Purina Friskies is an American brand of wet and dry cat food and treats owned by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.
==History==
Friskies was first introduced as a dry dog food brand in 1934. It introduced "Friskies Cubes" that year, which was followed by pellets called "Friskies Meal" eight years later. Friskies sold well as a dry dog food on the west coast of the United States, then was increasingly distributed on the east coast. http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/perspective-felines-family-134992 Only dry food was initially produced, because consumers preferred less expensive products during the Great Depression and World War II led to the rationing of tin for canned pet foods, in order to preserve metal for the war effort. https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco02jorg The first Friskies brand canned dog food was released in 1951 and nine Friskies products were released from 1958 to 1963. https://archive.org/details/carnationfirst7500weav 
When Friskies cat food was introduced in the 1950s, cats were becoming more popular as pets, but dry food for cats had not been introduced yet. In the early 1950s, a series of specialty dog food products were introduced under the Friskies brand, including one for puppies and cats. The cat food product was named "Little Friskies for Cats." A cartoon cat was used as its mascot. https://web.archive.org/web/20130120170958/http://www.nestleusa.com/nirf/cm2/upload/D8DB09BA-49F0-4702-8B98-C10039B45D92/timeline.swf 
By 1985, Friskies' producer was the largest manufacturer of pet food with a 14.5 percent market-share. Rothein, Philip (September 1985). The Pet Industry New Developments in Food & Health Products. Business Communications Co.
==Channel==
The Purina Friskies YouTube channel was created on February 10, 2010, they usually upload commercials for their product. Their first video was uploaded on December 9, 2010.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0PduP7PXx0 
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