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9Lives Plus Care

Dry food · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

9Lives Plus Care doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. Grains lead the ingredient list. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

  • The ingredient list leads with grains — whole ground corn, corn gluten meal and whole wheat — rather than animal protein.
  • Contains phosphoric acid — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
  • Artificial colours or preservatives on the label — titanium dioxide, Yellow 5 and BHA.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein31%
Fat9%
Fiber3%
Moisture12%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*37%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is 9Lives Plus Care grain-free?
No — the label lists whole ground corn, corn gluten meal and whole wheat.
What are the first ingredients in 9Lives Plus Care?
The label opens with whole ground corn, corn gluten meal and poultry by-product meal. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
Yes — the label lists titanium dioxide, Yellow 5 and BHA.

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