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Company HQ
San Francisco, California 
Parent company
J.M. Smucker CompanySourcing and Manufacturing
United States Type of food
Cat Dry Food, Cat Wet FoodWhere to Buy
Pros
- Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
- Affordable
Cons
- Lower than average protein content
- The brand has been previously recalled
- Products include 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 to the other 202 cat foods in our database.
| Brand Price | Market Price Avg | +- From the Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Dry Food | $0.77/lb | $3.49/lb | -$2.72/lb |
| Cat Wet Food | $0.09/oz | $0.43/oz | -$0.34/oz |
9 Lives cat food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
9 Lives Nutrient Profile comparison
We’ve compared 9 Lives cat food to the other 202 cat foods in our database.
| Protein | Market Protein Avg | +- From the Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Wet Food | 46.63% | 51.63% | -5% |
| Cat Dry Food | 35.23% | 38.25% | -3.02% |
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 since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
9Lives - Cat food (12/07/2018)
| Date: | 12/07/2018 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | J.M Smuckers Company |
| Product Description: | Cat food |
| Recall Reason: | Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) |
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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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 2 times in the years 2018, and 2020.