9 Lives PLUS Urinary Tract Health

PLUS Urinary Tract Health

9 Lives

#549 of 558 $0.08/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Better price than 96% of similar foods

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

More nutrients tested and listed than most

Some brands test and list nutrients beyond the basic four (protein, fat, fiber, moisture). More transparency means you can make a more informed choice.

Corn Gluten 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)
Animal Digest

A palatability enhancer made by hydrolyzing unspecified animal tissues into a li... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • AAFCO Official Publication (digest definition)
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
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)
Meat & Bone Meal

A generic rendered ingredient where the animal source isn't identified. It could... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000 (60% positive rate in top-3 MBM)
  • Shirley & Parsons 2001, Poultry Science (ash 9-63%, protein 38-67%)
  • FDA Warning Letters: Evanger's 2017, JBS Souderton 2019
Phosphoric Acid

An inorganic phosphate source. A cat's body absorbs this kind of phosphorus much... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
  • Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
  • Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine
  • Summers et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (commercial food survey)
Titanium Dioxide

Titanium dioxide is a whitening agent banned as a food additive in the EU since... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EFSA 2021, Safety assessment of titanium dioxide (E171)
  • EU Commission Regulation 2022/63
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)
Yellow 5

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) is an artificial dye. Requires warning labels in the EU. N... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
Red 40

Red 40 (Allura Red AC) is an artificial dye with zero nutritional purpose, added... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • McCann et al. 2007, The Lancet
BHA

BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) is a synthetic preservative classified as 'reason... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP, 15th Report on Carcinogens
  • IARC Monographs, Group 2B classification
Artificial Flavors

Artificial flavors suggest the base ingredients may lack palatability on their o... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 33.3%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 84%
Fat (dry-matter) 11.1%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 90%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 83%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

Top 43%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.1%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

Top 92%
Nutrient Transparency 6.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 11%

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 3

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 96%
Ingredient Simplicity 28

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 37%
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, Corn Gluten Meal, Poultry By-Product Meal, Whole Wheat, Animal Digest, Animal Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Meat and Bone Meal, Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Yeast Culture, Titanium Dioxide, Tuna Meal, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Lysine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Egg Product, Dl-Methionine, Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6, BHA (Used As A Preservative), Natural and Artificial Flavor (Source of Grilled Flavor), Blue 1, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3320 kcal/kg Energy density
295 kcal/cup Per serving

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