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Applaws vs Kit & Kaboodle

Applaws is made by MPM Products (owned by Partners Group), and Kit & Kaboodle by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.). On KibbleLab, Applaws averages 7.5 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 6.4 for Kit & Kaboodle. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Kit & Kaboodle is not.

Applaws and Kit & Kaboodle compared

Applaws Kit & Kaboodle
Manufacturer MPM Products Nestlé Purina PetCare
Parent company Partners Group Nestlé S.A.
Founded 2002 2001
Headquarters Manchester, United Kingdom St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Products listed 122 1
Serves Cats & dogs Cats
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, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
7.5 (avg of 122) 6.4 (avg of 1)
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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Applaws vs Kit & Kaboodle: how they compare

Scores

Applaws scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.5 out of 10 across 122 scored foods, compared with 6.4 across 1 for Kit & Kaboodle. 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

Applaws is made by MPM Products, owned by Partners Group, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, founded in 2002. Kit & Kaboodle is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Kit & Kaboodle is not. KibbleLab lists 122 Applaws foods and 1 Kit & Kaboodle food.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Applaws or Kit & Kaboodle?

Applaws scores higher: it averages 7.5 out of 10 across 122 scored foods, compared with 6.4 for Kit & Kaboodle. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Applaws and Kit & Kaboodle?

Applaws is made by MPM Products, which is owned by Partners Group. Kit & Kaboodle is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Applaws has 122 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 1 for Kit & Kaboodle.

Where is each brand based?

Applaws is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Kit & Kaboodle is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Are Applaws or Kit & Kaboodle PSC Accredited?

Applaws 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 Applaws or Kit & Kaboodle been recalled?

Neither Applaws nor Kit & Kaboodle 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: Applaws and Kit & Kaboodle .

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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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