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9Lives Daily Essentials Dry Cat Food, 12 Pound Bag

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Flavor Name: Daily Essentials


Size: 12 Pound (Pack of 1)


Features

  • Contains 1 - 12 lb bag
  • 100% complete and balanced nutrition for all cat life stages
  • Omega 3 fatty acids help promote healthy skin and coat
  • High quality protein helps support strong muscle growth
  • Taurine helps maintain heart and vision health

Description

Give your cat the flavors of salmon, chicken, and beef with 9Lives Daily Essentials cat food. Our delicious formula helps support heart health, clear vision, strong muscles, and healthy skin and coat. It's the great taste they want with the balanced nutrition they need to help provide a long, healthy life. Manufacturer Contact Information Post Consumer Brands, 20802 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044

Brand: 9Lives


Flavor: Daily Essentials


Age Range (Description): Adult


Item Form: Dry


Specific Uses For Product: Nutrition


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20 x 13.3 x 3.5 inches; 12 Pounds


Item model number ‏ :


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 18, 2014


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


Best Sellers Rank: #541 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #32 in Dry Cat Food


#32 in Dry Cat Food:


Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 11,654 ratings


Item Weight: 12 pounds


Manufacturer: J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number:


Date First Available: August 18, 2014


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 20 x 13 x 3.5 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 20 x 13.3 x 3.5 inches


Item Weight: 12 Pounds


Brand Name: 9Lives


Target Audience Keyword: house-cats


Directions: A single morning serving will allow your cat to nibble freely throughout the day. The serving size should be adjusted based on your cat’s age and activity level. Water is essential to your cat’s good health. Always provide your cat with a bowl of fresh water. Kittens (Under 1 Year) Weight of Kitten (1–3 lbs) = ¼–¾ cups per day (moistened with water in 3–4 small feedings per day), Weight of Kitten( >3 lbs) = ¾ cups per day plus ¼ for each lb over 3 lbs. Adult Cats (Over 1 Year) Weight of Cat (5-9 lbs) = ½–1 cups per day. Weight of Cat (10–14 lbs) = 1–1 ⅓ cups per day. Pregnant and Nursing Cats Feed 2–4 times the adult requirement per day.


Country of Origin: United States


Model Name: Cat Food


Size: 12 Pound (Pack of 1)


Age Range Description: Adult


Care Instructions: Water is essential to your cat’s good health. Always provide your cat with a bowl of fresh water.


Number of Items: 1


Style: Daily Essentials


Breed Recommendation: All Breed Sizes


Included Components: 12 pound bag


Specific Uses for Product: Nutrition


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  • 9Lives Daily Essentials Dry Cat Food
Flavor Name: Daily Essentials Size: 28 Pound (Pack of 1)
Why did you pick this product vs others?: I’ve been feeding my cats 9Lives Daily Essentials for a few weeks now, and I’m genuinely impressed with the results—especially considering the great value for the price. Here’s what stands out about this 28-pound bag of dry cat food: Flavor Variety: With a mix of chicken, beef, and salmon flavors, this food keeps my cats interested and coming back to the bowl. Even my picky eater seems to enjoy it, which is a big win in our household. Nutritional Support: This food provides the essential nutrients cats need for a healthy lifestyle. I’ve noticed my cats have shinier coats and more energy since making the switch. The added taurine is a big plus—it’s great knowing they’re getting support for both heart health and vision. Protein & Muscle Health: The high-quality protein content is another highlight. My older cat seems to be maintaining her muscle tone better, and my younger one stays active and playful throughout the day. Convenience & Value: The large 28-pound bag is perfect for multi-cat homes and offers excellent value. It lasts a while and stores easily without losing freshness. Room for Improvement: While my cats like the food, I do wish the kibble size was just a touch smaller for my senior cat, who occasionally has trouble chewing. A resealable bag would also be a nice feature for easier storage. Final Thoughts: 9Lives Daily Essentials is a solid, affordable choice for anyone looking to provide their cats with balanced nutrition and tasty meals. It covers all the basics—strong muscles, heart health, vision, and overall wellness—without breaking the bank. Definitely a dependable staple in our cat food rotation! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2025 by Nina

  • Tasty, tiny & affordable.
Flavor Name: Daily Essentials Size: 28 Pound (Pack of 1)
My 3 fur babies love this kind and can't wait for me to refill their bowls. They're indoor only and ages 2-6 and all enjoy the flavors. The olderest of the 3 has teeth/mouth problems and these are small pieces he can eat with ease. What a great price for the amount you get. Delivered to your door too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025 by paul estes

  • 9 lives dry cat food
Flavor Name: Daily Essentials Size: 28 Pound (Pack of 1)
This is one of two dry foods that my rescue kitties will eat they always clean their plate😺 Great price for this! Thank you Amazon for making it possible for me to feed feral (wild yet tamed) and abandoned kitties, who wouldn't be here without regular feedings.♥️♥️♥️
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025 by Rose

  • Cat likes it, licks plate clean.
Flavor Name: Daily Essentials Size: 12 Pound (Pack of 1)
We wanted some cat food that wasn't going to break the bank for a neighborhood Tuxedo cat that has adopted us. She eats this stuff up as well as the 9 lives wet cat food, which is also reasonably priced here on Amazon.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025 by Jon Maui 82908

  • Affordable
Flavor Name: Daily Essentials Size: 12 Pound (Pack of 1)
Big bag o feed for a gaggle of kittens. We buy in bulk whenever possible. We took in a stray and she's sweet enough, however she's had quite a few kittens (every time we try to get her fixed she disappears and reappears with a belly or kittens) and this does the trick. She seems to tolerate it well (she eats rats, lizards, probably snakes and crickets) but the kittens throw it up and it gives them the runs. Not sure what the fiber content is but that's what happens. However, that said, it feeds them and gives them some type of vitamins so they look healthy enough. The bag is quite large, seems to be of good quality and affordable. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2025 by Antonio Anza

  • Healthy food for pets
Flavor Name: Daily Essentials Size: 28 Pound (Pack of 1)
My cats love it last longer With 20 pound bag getting two bags it better to save money
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2025 by Ginger c

  • My cats love it
Flavor Name: Daily Essentials Size: 28 Pound (Pack of 1)
Great. My cats love this food. Being a subscription makes it so much easier for me and very confident.
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025 by Kathleen

  • quality, value, and price
Flavor Name: Daily Essentials Size: 20 Pound (Pack of 1)
very good cat food, my 2 cats enjoy this brand.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2025 by Placeholder

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