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9 Lives Hearty Cuts with Real Turkey

9 Lives Hearty Cuts with Real Turkey
Company info
Company HQ
San Francisco, California us-flag
Parent company
J.M. Smucker Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.35
Primary proteins
  • Meat By-Products
  • Turkey
  • Chicken
  • Soy Protein Concentrate

Ingredients

Water Sufficient for Processing, Meat By-Products, Turkey, Chicken, Soy Protein Concentrate, Wheat Flour, Fish, Modified Corn Starch, Dried Cheese Powder, Soy Flour, Natural Flavor, Salt, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Iron Oxide (Color), Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Steamed Bone Meal, Caramel Color, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Potassium Sorbate (a Preservative), Glycerol Monostearate, Beta Carotene (Color), Canthaxanthin (Color).

Overall Score

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57%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 69%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 55%
? 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 25%
? 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 91%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 48%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 64%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 8%

Fat: 2.5%

Fiber: 1%

Moisture: 82%

Ash: 3%

Carb: 3.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 44.44%

Fat: 13.89%

Fiber: 5.56%

Ash: 16.67%

Carb: 19.44%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 45.53%

Fat: 34.55%

Carb: 19.92%

Our Review

Pros
  • High moisture content
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • Free of plant-based thickeners
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • Contains vaguely-named Meat products
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to 9 Lives 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)
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)
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)

Ingredient Review

Our review of 9 Lives Hearty Cuts with Real Turkey begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Water Sufficient. In pet food, the term water sufficient typically refers to the amount of water that is needed to process the rest of the ingredients.

The second ingredient is Meat By-Products. The meat by-products in pet food may be organs such as liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, and more, as well as meat left over from butchering. While meat by-products include offal that isn’t meant for human consumption, it may not contain hooves, horns, teeth, or animal hides.

The third ingredient is Turkey. Turkey is an easily digested meat that’s relatively low in fat. In pet food, turkey might be the primary protein source or it may be part of a blend made with different proteins.

The fourth ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.

The fifth ingredient is Soy Protein Concentrate. Soy protein concentrate is made with pulverized soybeans that have been defatted, and that have had all water-soluble components removed. In pet food, soy protein concentrate can be a good source of plant-based protein; it can also offer some fiber and carbohydrates.

When we analyzed the ingredients in 9 Lives Hearty Cuts with Real Turkey, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.13

Market Price avg.

$0.57

% From the Avg

-77%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.59

Market Price avg.

$2.38

% From the Avg

-75%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.35

Market Price avg.

$1.43

% From the Avg

-75%

9 Lives Hearty Cuts with Real Turkey is priced well below the average market price for wet cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared 9 Lives Hearty Cuts with Real Turkey to the other 1882 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

44.44%

All Products avg.

53.3%

% From the Avg

-17%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

13.89%

All Products avg.

17.51%

% From the Avg

-21%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5.56%

All Products avg.

6.58%

% From the Avg

-16%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

19.44%

All Products avg.

13.97%

% From the Avg

+39%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.

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