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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
56%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 62%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 53%
? 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 6%
? 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 93%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 73%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 48%
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.
9 Lives Dry Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$0.96
$4.82
-80%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.06
$0.39
-84%
Price per day
$0.04
$0.24
-83%
9 Lives Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
9 Lives Wet Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.13
$0.57
-77%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.55
$2.41
-77%
Price per day
$0.33
$1.44
-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%
38.63%
-9%
DM Fat
10.23%
16.64%
-39%
DM Fiber
3.98%
5.22%
-24%
DM Carb
50.57%
38.21%
+32%
Wet Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
42.97%
53.21%
-19%
DM Fat
16.82%
17.63%
-5%
DM Fiber
5.02%
6.56%
-23%
DM Carb
18.20%
14.04%
+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.
9 Lives has been recalled 3 times in the years 2017, and 2018.
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San Francisco, California 
9 Lives Indoor Complete with Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food 
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