9Lives
Kitten Essentials Chicken & Ocean Fish Dry Cat Food
Summary
9Lives Kitten Essentials Chicken & Ocean Fish Dry Cat Food is formulated for kittens and for pregnant or nursing cats, with the manufacturer stating it provides 100% complete and balanced nutrition for growth and reproduction.
The first ingredient, whole ground corn, primarily supplies carbohydrates and some fiber, shaping an energy-first, grain-forward base for the diet.
Protein is delivered from a mix of chicken by-product meal and ocean fish meal, supported by corn protein meal and soybean meal, yielding a guaranteed 38% crude protein to build and maintain developing muscles.
At 12.5% fat and 3,605 kcal/kg metabolizable energy, the food offers concentrated calories to support rapid growth and the high energy needs of lactation.
DHA and EPA are specified at a minimum of 0.025%, with total omega-3 at 0.13% and omega-6 at 1.5%, nutrients that help support brain and eye development and promote skin and coat health.
Taurine is guaranteed at a minimum of 0.15%, which is essential for normal heart function and retinal integrity in cats.
Calcium at 1.1% and phosphorus at 1.0% supply key minerals for bone and tooth mineralization during the kitten growth phase.
Vitamin A (10,000 IU/kg) supports vision and immune function, while vitamin E (200 IU/kg) provides antioxidant protection to help guard tissues from oxidative stress.
Animal fat, preserved with mixed tocopherols, contributes highly digestible energy and helps the absorption of fat‑soluble nutrients, while smaller kibble pieces make it easier for kittens to transition to dry food.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Whole Ground Corn
- Chicken By-Product Meal
- Corn Protein Meal
- Soybean Meal
- Animal Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
- Whole Wheat
- Ocean Fish Meal
- Natural Flavor (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Salt
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 10000 IU
- Vitamin E 200 IU
Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis
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How the score is calculated?
The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.
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