Question 1

Why does Amazon stop selling this item (& then start selling it again/then stop again etc)?

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My opinion: Amazon prime customer since 2011. I've rescued, 'fixed' & maintained near 100 cats over this time, at personal expense.  My retirement dream that country living allows, & the most orphans at one time is 15-20. I fed friskies cans for $11-12 per case (6-8 wkly) & Science Diet dry at $25/15.5 lb bag. (2a month) Price increased thru the years at reasonable time spans & rates. From 50 cent a can to 60 cent & remained for a long while & was always fair.  NOW, I don't know this for a fact, I just know it's true: When AMAZON went from everyones' trustworthy online store to a Global Marketplace, the downhill slide came too fast & is still picking up speed.. Example, now paying for return pickups. Wasn't I paying for PRIME to avoid those annoying rules? Being older than some of the dirt around here, I no longer drive. Nearest ups drop off is over 20 miles. Having my share of bent & exploded cans, I never saw it as reason to stop selling such popular merch. That was an easy fix at warehouse/pkging level. NO, for me the biggest let down is the soliciting of outside sellers who buy up the product & gouge the hell out of the cost..often by 33%! This leaves Amazon free of shipping hazards & they still make money off their 3rd party sellers. Ingenius!
When I got priced out of my cat food, it was so upsetting that I contacted a couple different sellers to tell them what I thought. I felt better but it changed nothing except that my opinion had been correct. Suddenly, Amazon alerts that "Your order is delayed. We are trying to get it to you., etc." 
 I panic, every cat parent knows cats are sensitive to their food & changes can be bad, right?  Wait! Behold! Here's another seller I can buy it from, whew! my B/P lowers.  WHAAAT??!  $38.00 for what was $15.77 last week? 
Someone call 911.   I am thankful walmart has gotten into this game.

Question 2

Are these grain free?

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Ingredients listed: chicken broth, chicken, shrimp (tuna or salmon depending on variety purchased) tapioca starch, powdered cellulose, xanthan gum, guar gum,  thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1).  Don't know what is considered grain but I can say that my elderly cats (16,17 & 19) love them and they serve as a "snack" between meals that tides them over.

Question 3

12 cans for $44.99? that is ridiculous unless you mean 12 cases of 12?

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I think it is a mistake.  I bought 3 cases (24 cans in a case) for less than $35.00.  12 cases (144 cans) $44.99 would be an excellent price ($.31 a can).

Question 4

Sometimes I gasp in disbelief @Pantry pricing. seriously...$3.75 per can? Just goes to show Amazon doesn't read these queries/comments.

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Wow. 2 packs I the store is at most 30.   I’ve seen the 12 packs for 40 on here.  Nice amazon allows price gougers

ASIN	B002CJASK4
Additional Features	Real meat and savory gravy, tender shreds, and enticing aroma
Age Range (Description)	kitten,adult
Age Range Description	kitten,adult
Allergen Information	Allergen-Free
Animal Food Diet Type	Veterinary Diet
Animal Food Ingredient Claim	No Artificial Colors
Best Sellers Rank	#3,345 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #179 in Canned Cat Food
Brand	Friskies
Brand Name	Friskies
Breed Recommendation	All Breed Sizes
Container Type	Can
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 2,249 Reviews
Flavor	Chicken & Salmon
Global Trade Identification Number	00050000489961
Included Components	Twenty-Four (24) 5.5 oz. Cans - Purina Friskies Gravy Wet Cat Food, Shreds Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy
Item Form	Gravy
Item Type Name	Cat Food
Item Weight	5.5 Ounces
Manufacturer	Nestle Purina Pet
Manufacturer Part Number	00050000489961
Model Number	-P
Number of Items	24
Occasion	Birthday
Package Size Name	5.5 oz Case of 24
Pet Type	Cat
Product Benefits	Entices cats and provides satisfying meals
Recommended Uses For Product	kitten, adult cat feeding
Special Ingredients	all-natural;gluten-free
Specific Uses For Product	active
Target Species	Cat
UPC	050000489961
Unit Count	132 Ounce

Purina Friskies Shreds Chicken and Salmon Dinner in Wet Cat Food Gravy - (Pack of 24) 5.5 oz. Cans

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