9Lives Wet Senior Cat Food with Real Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce, 5.5 Ounce Can - NET WT 5.5 OZ (156 g)
Wet food for cats · Senior · 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. - 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. - BHT Moderate risk
A synthetic preservative related to BHA. Regulators allow it at low levels, but evidence on long-term effects is mixed and natural alternatives 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. - 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. - Meat by-products Low risk
Clean parts of slaughtered mammals other than muscle meat, such as organs. AAFCO says by-products can be nutritious, but the label does not say which animal they came from, so you cannot steer around an allergy. - Soy flour Low risk
Ground soybeans used as a protein and binder. Soy is a recognised allergen for some dogs. - Wheat gluten Low risk
Wheat protein used to bind wet foods and raise the protein number. Less complete than animal protein.
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, Chicken, Liver, Meat-by-products, Ocean Whitefish, Soy Flour, Wheat Gluten, Modified Food Starch, Tuna, Natural Flavor, Titanium Dioxide (color), Vegetable Oil (bha/bht Used As A Preservative), Bone Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Salt, Vitamins (vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Minerals (ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Nitrite (to Promote Color Retention)
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 9% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 2% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1% |
| Moisture (max) | 82% |
| Calories | 770 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
- (6 pack) 9Lives Wet Senior Cat Food with Real Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce, 5.5 Ounce Can (Pack of 4) - NET WT 5.5 OZ (156 g) UPC 465252811468
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