9 Lives Cat Food Reviews 2022 (0 recipes)

9 Lives Cat Food Review

Company HQ

San Francisco, California

Parent company

J.M. Smucker Company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Dry Cat Food, Wet Cat Food

Ratings

53%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 58%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 49%

? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 4%

? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 88%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 69%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 49%

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Pros

Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable

Cons

Some recipes contain plant-based protein
Lower than average protein content
The brand has been previously recalled
Some recipes list unnamed meat by-products
Some recipes use added colors and flavors

Brand Overview

9 Lives has been on the market since 1959. The company is based in offers four dry food varieties and five wet cat food lines in a variety of flavors. 9 Lives is easily recognized by its mascots, Morris the cat and Li'l Mo, an orange tabby kitten. 9 Lives distinguishes itself by advocating for cat rescues.

How Much Does 9 Lives Cat Food Cost

We’ve compared 9 Lives cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Dry Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$0.93	$4.27	-78%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.06	$0.26	-77%
Price per day	$0.04	$0.16	-75%

9 Lives Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Wet Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.12	$0.51	-76%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.48	$2.10	-77%
Price per day	$0.29	$1.26	-77%

9 Lives Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

9 Lives Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared 9 Lives cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Dry Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	35.23%	38.82%	-9%
DM Fat	10.23%	16.74%	-39%
DM Fiber	3.98%	5.11%	-22%
DM Carb	50.57%	38.00%	+33%

Wet Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	42.97%	52.92%	-19%
DM Fat	16.82%	17.74%	-5%
DM Fiber	5.02%	6.38%	-21%
DM Carb	18.20%	13.98%	+30%

All of 9 Lives cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to 9 Lives Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

9Lives - Canned cat food (01/03/2017) -+

Date:	01/03/2017
Company Name:	The J.M. Smucker Company
Product Description:	Canned cat food
Recall Reason:	Possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1)

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9Lives - Canned cat food (01/11/2017) -+

Date:	01/11/2017
Company Name:	The J.M. Smucker Company
Product Description:	Canned cat food
Recall Reason:	Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

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9Lives - Cat food (12/07/2018) -+

Date:	12/07/2018
Company Name:	The J.M. Smucker Company
Product Description:	Cat food
Recall Reason:	Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

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9Lives - Cat food (03/11/2020) -+

Date:	03/11/2020
Company Name:	J.M Smuckers Company
Product Description:	Cat food
Recall Reason:	Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

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9 Lives Daily Essentials with Chicken

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9 Lives Tender Morsels with Real Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Canned Cat Food

Cost per day $0.26

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9 Lives Hearty Cuts with Real Beef & Chicken in Gravy Canned Cat Food

Cost per day $0.37

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9 Lives Hearty Cuts with Real Turkey in Gravy Canned Cat Food

Cost per day $0.36

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9 Lives Plus Care with Tuna & Egg Flavor Dry Cat Food

Cost per day $0.03

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9 Lives Protein Plus with Chicken & Tuna Flavors Dry Cat Food

Cost per day $0.04

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9 Lives Tender Morsels with Real Turkey & Giblets in Sauce Canned Cat Food

Cost per day $0.26

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9 Lives Meaty Pate Super Supper Canned Cat Food

Cost per day $0.25

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57%

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9 Lives Indoor Complete with Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food

Cost per day $0.04

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9 Lives Hearty Cuts with Real Turkey

Cost per day $0.34

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9 Lives Meaty Pate with Real Chicken & Tuna Canned Cat Food

Cost per day $0.24

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9 Lives Meaty Pate Seafood Platter Canned Cat Food

Cost per day $0.27

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9 Lives Meaty Pate with Real Beef Canned Cat Food

Cost per day $0.31

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9 Lives Meaty Pate with Real Ocean Whitefish Canned Cat Food

Cost per day $0.26

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9 Lives Meaty Pate with Real Chicken Canned Cat Food

Cost per day $0.26

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9 Lives Meaty Pate with Chicken & Tuna Dinner Canned Cat Food

Cost per day $0.29

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FAQ

Who owns 9 Lives cat food?

9 Lives is owned by J.M. Smucker Company.

Where is 9 Lives cat food made?

9 Lives is manufactured in the United States .

Is 9 Lives AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of 9 Lives recipes are AAFCO approved.

Has 9 Lives cat food been recalled?

9 Lives has been recalled 4 times in the years 2017, 2018, and 2020.

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