Annamaet vs Dr. Elsey's
Annamaet is branded by Annamaet Petfoods Inc. and made by third-party co-packers, and Dr. Elsey's is branded by Precious Cat, Inc. and made by third-party contract manufacturers. On KibbleLab, Dr. Elsey's averages 8.9 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.7 for Annamaet. Annamaet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Dr. Elsey's is not.
Annamaet and Dr. Elsey's compared
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Annamaet Petfoods Inc. | Precious Cat, Inc. |
| Parent company | Independent | Independent |
| Founded | 1986 | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA | Englewood, Colorado, USA |
ManufacturingWhether a brand makes its own food in-house or has it produced by an outside contract manufacturer or co-packer. |
Co-packer | Contract manufacturer |
| Made in | United States | United States |
| Manufacturing region | Pennsylvania | Wyoming |
| Products listed | 26 | 21 |
| Serves | Cats & dogs | Cats |
Price tierA relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost. |
$$$$ | $$$$ |
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 |
ScoreThe 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 . |
8.7 (avg of 26) | 8.9 (avg of 21) |
Recalls on recordWe 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 |
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Annamaet vs Dr. Elsey's: how they compare
Scores
Dr. Elsey's scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.9 out of 10 across 21 scored foods, compared with 8.7 across 26 for Annamaet. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.
Who makes them
Annamaet is a brand of Annamaet Petfoods Inc., based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA, founded in 1986. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in United States. Dr. Elsey's is a brand of Precious Cat, Inc., based in Englewood, Colorado, USA, founded in 1987. Its food is made by third-party contract manufacturers in United States.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Annamaet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Dr. Elsey's is not. KibbleLab lists 26 Annamaet foods and 21 Dr. Elsey's foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Annamaet or Dr. Elsey's?
Dr. Elsey's scores higher: it averages 8.9 out of 10 across 21 scored foods, compared with 8.7 for Annamaet. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Who makes Annamaet and Dr. Elsey's?
Annamaet is a brand of Annamaet Petfoods Inc.. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in United States. Dr. Elsey's is a brand of Precious Cat, Inc.. Its food is made by third-party contract manufacturers in United States.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Annamaet has 26 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 21 for Dr. Elsey's.
Where is each brand based?
Annamaet is based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA. Dr. Elsey's is based in Englewood, Colorado, USA.
Are Annamaet or Dr. Elsey's PSC Accredited?
Annamaet 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 Annamaet or Dr. Elsey's been recalled?
Neither Annamaet nor Dr. Elsey's 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.
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