9 Lives Chicken & Ocean Fish

Chicken & Ocean Fish

9 Lives

#466 of 558 $0.15/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 74% of similar foods

Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.

Better price than 86% of similar foods

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

Corn Protein Meal

A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Soy Protein

Soy contains compounds called isoflavones that can nudge thyroid hormone levels... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
  • Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
  • Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
  • van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
Animal Fat

A generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
  • AAFCO Official Publication (rendered fat definitions)
Caramel Color

A cosmetic dye. Your pet doesn't care what color their food is. Some types of ca... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP TR-535 2007 (4-MEI carcinogenicity in mice)
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 101 (Group 2B, 4-MEI)
  • California Proposition 65 (4-MEI listed 2011)
  • EU Commission 2023 (E150b/c/d banned in pet food, phase-out by July 2025)
Menadione (Vitamin K3)

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 42.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

Top 26%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.9%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

Top 76%
Fiber (dry-matter) 2.8%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 91%
Moisture 10

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

Top 43%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

Top 60%
Nutrient Transparency 5.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

Top 21%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 0

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

Top 94%
Primary Protein Quality 0

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

Top 93%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

Bottom 84%
Ingredient Simplicity 18

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

Bottom 4%
Omega-3 Source 0

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

Top 88%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

Bottom 37%

Full Ingredient List

Whole Ground Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Whole Wheat, Ocean Fish Meal, Natural Flavor (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Caramel Color, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols (used as a preservative), Rosemary Extract

Calories

3605 kcal/kg Energy density
330 kcal/cup Per serving

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