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Alpo vs American Natural Premium

Alpo is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and American Natural Premium by American Natural Premium, Inc., and both make food for dogs. On KibbleLab, American Natural Premium averages 8.0 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 5.7 for Alpo.

Alpo and American Natural Premium compared

Alpo American Natural Premium
Manufacturer Nestlé Purina PetCare American Natural Premium, Inc.
Parent company Nestlé S.A. Independent
Founded 2001 1998
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA Grafton, Wisconsin, USA
Products listed 2 25
Serves Dogs Dogs
Price tier A relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost.
$$ $$$
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) 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
Score The average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
5.7 (avg of 2) 8.0 (avg of 25)
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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Alpo vs American Natural Premium: how they compare

Scores

American Natural Premium scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.0 out of 10 across 25 scored foods, compared with 5.7 across 2 for Alpo. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes them

Alpo is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001. American Natural Premium is made by American Natural Premium, Inc., an independent maker, based in Grafton, Wisconsin, USA, founded in 1998.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 2 Alpo foods and 25 American Natural Premium foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Alpo or American Natural Premium?

American Natural Premium scores higher: it averages 8.0 out of 10 across 25 scored foods, compared with 5.7 for Alpo. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Alpo and American Natural Premium?

Alpo is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A. American Natural Premium is made by American Natural Premium, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

American Natural Premium has 25 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 2 for Alpo.

Where is each brand based?

Alpo is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. American Natural Premium is based in Grafton, Wisconsin, USA.

Have Alpo or American Natural Premium been recalled?

Neither Alpo nor American Natural Premium has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

See the full profiles: Alpo and American Natural Premium .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either brand. KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through links. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

Brand and manufacturer details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing. Recall data is compiled from public FDA and manufacturer notices, and a notice may name the parent company rather than the brand. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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