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Applaws vs K9 Natural

Applaws is branded by MPM Products (owned by Partners Group) and made by third-party co-packers, and K9 Natural is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited (owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)). On KibbleLab, K9 Natural averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.1 for Applaws. Applaws makes food for cats and dogs, while K9 Natural covers dogs.

Applaws and K9 Natural compared

Applaws K9 Natural
Manufacturer MPM Products K9 Natural Foods Limited
Parent company Partners Group KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)
Founded 2002 2006
Headquarters Manchester, United Kingdom Christchurch, 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 Thailand New Zealand
Manufacturing region Not listed Canterbury
Products listed 122 13
Serves Cats & 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.
Yes Yes
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 .
8.1 (avg of 122) 8.3 (avg of 13)
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
Amazon

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Applaws vs K9 Natural: how they compare

Scores

K9 Natural scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 8.1 across 122 for Applaws. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.

Who makes them

Applaws is a brand of MPM Products, owned by Partners Group, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, founded in 2002. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in Thailand. K9 Natural is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group), based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 2006.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Both are accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition. KibbleLab lists 122 Applaws foods and 13 K9 Natural foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Applaws or K9 Natural?

K9 Natural scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 8.1 for Applaws. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Who makes Applaws and K9 Natural?

Applaws is a brand of MPM Products, which is owned by Partners Group. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in Thailand. K9 Natural is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, which is owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group).

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Applaws has 122 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 13 for K9 Natural.

Where is each brand based?

Applaws is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. K9 Natural is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Are Applaws or K9 Natural PSC Accredited?

Both Applaws and K9 Natural are PSC Accredited businesses. The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact.

Have Applaws or K9 Natural been recalled?

Neither Applaws nor K9 Natural 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: Applaws and K9 Natural .

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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 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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