Recall history
We found 2 recalls for 9Lives brand lines since 2016, none in the last five years. Older and less related recalls count for less in our grades.
- 2018Serious. 9Lives Protein Plus canned cat food: possibly low thiamine. Source
- 2017Serious. 9Lives Meaty Pâté and Seafood & Poultry canned cat food: possibly low thiamine. Source
Who makes it and WSAVA nutrition standards
9Lives is made by J.M. Smucker pet foods (sold to Post Holdings in 2023). Here is how it answered the WSAVA questions, as reported by the Pet Nutrition Alliance:
- Employs a full-time nutritionist with a PhD in animal nutrition.
- Owns 50% of the plants that make its food and uses a contract manufacturer for the rest.
- Answered the survey and shared nutrient data on request.
- No in-house research program publishing in peer-reviewed journals that we could find.
Questions
Is 9Lives a good brand?
We graded 2 9Lives products (dry cat foods, wet cat foods). The best is Daily Essentials Chicken, Beef & Salmon at 76/100, grade B, ranked 11 of 15 dry cat foods. Meaty Favorites Variety Pack grades D (60). Grades compare each product with other best-sellers in the same category.
Has 9Lives had a recall?
We found 2 recalls for 9Lives brand lines since 2016, none in the last five years. The most recent was in 2018: 9Lives Protein Plus canned cat food: possibly low thiamine.
Who makes 9Lives?
J.M. Smucker pet foods (sold to Post Holdings in 2023).
Does 9Lives meet WSAVA guidelines?
WSAVA doesn't approve brands, but it lists questions owners should ask a pet food maker. J.M. Smucker pet foods (sold to Post Holdings in 2023) answered them and scores 14 of 25 on our nutrition standards check.
Prices, ratings and recalls checked October 2026. How we grade.