9Lives PLUS High Protein Dry Cat Food, Chicken & Fish Flavors
Dry food for cats · Adult · by 9Lives
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
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What to watch for
- BHA High risk
A synthetic preservative that keeps fats from going rancid. The U.S. National Toxicology Program lists BHA as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen' based on animal studies. Natural alternatives (mixed tocopherols) exist. - Menadione sodium bisulfite complex Moderate risk
A synthetic form of vitamin K (K3). EFSA concluded it is safe for dogs at the levels used in feed, but it is flagged as a precaution: it is a synthetic form not used in human supplements, and natural vitamin K1 is an alternative. - Red 40 Moderate risk
An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It was one of the dyes in a well-known UK study linking color mixes to hyperactivity in some children. - Soybean meal Low risk
Ground soybeans after oil extraction, a cheap plant protein. Soy is a recognised food allergen in some dogs and can cause gas. - Animal fat Low risk
Fat rendered from unnamed animals. A fine energy source, but the species is not disclosed and it is often preserved with BHA; check what follows it in brackets. - Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Fish meal Low risk
Rendered fish. A concentrated protein, but 'fish' does not name the species, so it is harder to avoid if your dog reacts to a particular fish. - 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.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Whole Ground Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Whole Ground Wheat, Natural Flavor, Ocean Fish Meal, Taurine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Red 40, Lactic Acid, BHA (used as preservative), Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 35% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 10% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 1% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.8% |
| Calories | 3,457 kcal/kg |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Sizes and barcodes
- 9Lives PLUS High Protein Dry Cat Food, Chicken & Fish Flavors, 3.15 lb. Bag - 3.2 lbs UPC 071190484369
- 9Lives PLUS High Protein Dry Cat Food, Chicken & Fish Flavors, 15.5 lb. Bag UPC 071190484352
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