9Lives
PLUS Urinary Tract Health Dry Cat Food
Summary
9Lives PLUS Urinary Tract Health Dry Cat Food is a dry formula for adult indoor or outdoor cats that prioritizes urinary tract support alongside everyday nutrition.
The first ingredient is whole ground corn, supplying carbohydrates and some plant-derived protein that contribute to energy and satiety.
Corn protein meal is a major contributor to total protein, complemented by animal sources like poultry by-product meal and meat and bone meal to broaden the amino acid profile.
At 30% crude protein and 10% fat with an energy density of 3,800 kcal/kg, the macronutrient balance is oriented to adult maintenance when portions are appropriately managed.
Urinary health is addressed with controlled magnesium (0.12%) and the inclusion of DL-methionine and phosphoric acid, which help acidify urine to support a struvite-unfavorable environment.
Added salt can encourage water intake, an important factor in maintaining urinary tract health.
Calcium at 1.0% and phosphorus at 0.8% provide a balanced mineral profile that supports skeletal and metabolic functions.
Taurine at a minimum of 0.1% supports normal heart function, vision, and bile acid conjugation—critical requirements for all cats.
Vitamin E (50 IU/kg), selenium, and rosemary extract supply antioxidant support that helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Dried egg product and tuna meal contribute highly digestible animal proteins that can enhance palatability and strengthen the overall amino acid balance compared with plant proteins alone.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Whole Ground Corn
- Corn Protein Meal
- Poultry By-Product Meal
- Whole Wheat
- Beef Tallow (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
- Animal Digest (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
- Meat and Bone Meal
- Phosphoric Acid
- Calcium Carbonate
- Salt
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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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