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Applaws vs Only Natural Pet

Applaws is made by MPM Products (owned by Partners Group), and Only Natural Pet by Only Natural Pet, LLC (owned by PetSmart, LLC), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Only Natural Pet averages 7.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Applaws.

Applaws and Only Natural Pet compared

Applaws Only Natural Pet
Manufacturer MPM Products Only Natural Pet, LLC
Parent company Partners Group PetSmart, LLC
Founded 2002 2004
Headquarters Manchester, United Kingdom Boulder, Colorado, USA
Products listed 122 65
Serves Cats & 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 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, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
7.5 (avg of 122) 7.7 (avg of 65)
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 Only Natural Pet: how they compare

Scores

Only Natural Pet scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.7 out of 10 across 65 scored foods, compared with 7.5 across 122 for Applaws. 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. Only Natural Pet is made by Only Natural Pet, LLC, owned by PetSmart, LLC, based in Boulder, Colorado, USA, founded in 2004.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Both are accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition. KibbleLab lists 122 Applaws foods and 65 Only Natural Pet foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Applaws or Only Natural Pet?

Only Natural Pet scores higher: it averages 7.7 out of 10 across 65 scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Applaws. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Applaws and Only Natural Pet?

Applaws is made by MPM Products, which is owned by Partners Group. Only Natural Pet is made by Only Natural Pet, LLC, which is owned by PetSmart, LLC.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Applaws has 122 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 65 for Only Natural Pet.

Where is each brand based?

Applaws is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only Natural Pet is based in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

Are Applaws or Only Natural Pet PSC Accredited?

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

Have Applaws or Only Natural Pet been recalled?

Neither Applaws nor Only Natural Pet 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 Only Natural Pet .

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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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