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9Lives Indoor Essentials Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food Meow Mix Gravy Bursts Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food

9Lives Indoor Essentials Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 6.4 to 5.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

9Lives Indoor Essentials Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food and Meow Mix Gravy Bursts Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
9Lives Indoor Essentials Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food
9Lives Indoor Essentials Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Meow Mix Gravy Bursts Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food
Meow Mix Gravy Bursts Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
6.4 / 10 5.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
28.00% 28.00%
Fat 9.00% 11.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.00%
Calcium 1.20% 0.55%
Phosphorus 1.00% 0.46%
Omega-6 Not listed 0.55%
Taurine 0.10% 0.09%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
12.00% 12.00%
Calories 3360 kcal/kg 3555 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Whole Ground Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Meat And Bone Meal, Whole Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Animal Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Soybean Hulls, Salmon Meal, Phosphoric Acid, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex [Source Of Vitamin K Activity], Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Potassium Chloride, Red 40, Lactic Acid, BHA (Used As A Preservative), Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Beef Tallow(Mixed Tocopherols Used As A Preservative), Whole Wheat, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Salmon Meal, Malt Extract, Phosphoric Acid, Turkey By-Product Meal, Fish Meal (Ethoxyquin Used As A Preservative), Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Choline Chloride, Salt, Glycerin, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Water, Taurine , Dl-Methionine, Dried Chicken Bone Broth, Potassium Sorbate (Used As A Preservative), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Potassium Chloride, Red 40, Yellow 6, Lactic Acid, Yellow 5, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Blue 2, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Weight management, Digestive health Not listed
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Not indicated
Life stages Adult Maintenance Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Not listed
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Corn
  • Chicken By-Product
  • Soybean
  • Whole Wheat
  • Corn Protein Meal
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

9Lives Indoor Essentials Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food scores higher, 6.4 to 5.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Corn, Chicken By-Product, Soybean, Whole Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Mixed Tocopherol, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

9Lives Indoor Essentials Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Meow Mix Gravy Bursts Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: 9Lives Indoor Essentials Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food and Meow Mix Gravy Bursts Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food .

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