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Animals Like Us vs Zeal

Animals Like Us is branded by ANIMALS LIKE US LIMITED (owned by Independent) and made by third-party co-packers, and Zeal is made by Natural Pet Treat Company Limited. On KibbleLab, Animals Like Us and Zeal both average 8.8 out of 10. Animals Like Us is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Zeal is not.

Animals Like Us and Zeal compared

Animals Like Us Zeal
Manufacturer ANIMALS LIKE US LIMITED Natural Pet Treat Company Limited
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 2019 1999
Headquarters Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand
Manufacturing Whether a brand makes its own food in-house or has it produced by an outside contract manufacturer or co-packer.
Co-packer In-house
Made in United States New Zealand
Manufacturing region Not listed Auckland
Products listed 7 20
Serves Dogs Cats & 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.
Yes 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. How scoring works .
8.8 (avg of 7) 8.8 (avg of 20)
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
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Animals Like Us vs Zeal: how they compare

Scores

Animals Like Us and Zeal average the same KibbleLab score, 8.8 out of 10, across 7 and 20 scored foods. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.

Who makes them

Animals Like Us is a brand of ANIMALS LIKE US LIMITED, owned by Independent, based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, founded in 2019. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in United States. Zeal is made by Natural Pet Treat Company Limited, an independent maker, based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 1999.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Animals Like Us is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Zeal is not. KibbleLab lists 7 Animals Like Us foods and 20 Zeal foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Animals Like Us or Zeal?

Animals Like Us and Zeal average the same KibbleLab score, 8.8 out of 10.

Who makes Animals Like Us and Zeal?

Animals Like Us is a brand of ANIMALS LIKE US LIMITED, which is owned by Independent. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in United States. Zeal is made by Natural Pet Treat Company Limited.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Zeal has 20 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Animals Like Us.

Where is each brand based?

Animals Like Us is based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Zeal is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Are Animals Like Us or Zeal PSC Accredited?

Animals Like Us is a PSC Accredited business. The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification.

Have Animals Like Us or Zeal been recalled?

Neither Animals Like Us nor Zeal has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

See the full profiles: Animals Like Us and Zeal .

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KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

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 filings, and a filing may name the parent company rather than the brand. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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