9Lives Kitten Paté With Real Ocean Fish & Tuna Wet Cat Food
Wet food for cats · Puppy · by 9Lives
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
See the full breakdown in Beagly
What to watch for
- Titanium dioxide Moderate risk
A white pigment. In 2021 EFSA concluded it could no longer be considered safe as a human food additive because DNA damage could not be ruled out. It adds nothing for dogs. - Carrageenan Moderate risk
A seaweed-based thickener in many wet foods. EFSA kept it allowed but flagged data gaps, and animal studies have linked degraded carrageenan to gut inflammation. - Sodium nitrite Moderate risk
A curing salt that keeps color and stops bacteria in some wet foods and jerky. Nitrites can form nitrosamines, which are a cancer concern at higher exposures. - Tuna Low risk
Named fish protein. Large predatory fish such as tuna carry more mercury than small fish, so it is better as an occasional ingredient than a daily staple. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - High protein 50.0%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat). - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
WATER SUFFICIENT FOR PROCESSING, ANIMAL LIVER, OCEAN WHITEFISH, TUNA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SALT, GUAR GUM, FISH OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, CARRAGEENAN, VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, NIACIN, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID, BIOTIN), TAURINE, MINERALS (FERROUS SULFATE, ZINC OXIDE, COPPER SULFATE, MANGANESE SULFATE, SODIUM IODITE, SODIUM SELENITE), CHOLINE CHLORIDE, SODIUM NITRITE (TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION).
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 11% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 6% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1% |
| Moisture (max) | 78% |
| Calories | 1,000 kcal/kg |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
Sizes and barcodes
- 9Lives Kitten Paté With Real Ocean Fish & Tuna Wet Cat Food, 5.5 oz Can UPC 071190480583
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