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BIXBI vs Caru

BIXBI is made by BIXBI Pet, and Caru by Caru Pet Food Company, and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, BIXBI averages 8.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.0 for Caru.

BIXBI and Caru compared

BIXBI Caru
Manufacturer BIXBI Pet Caru Pet Food Company
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 2009 2014
Headquarters Boulder, Colorado, USA Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Products listed 51 40
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.
No 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 .
8.1 (avg of 51) 8.0 (avg of 40)
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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BIXBI vs Caru: how they compare

Scores

BIXBI scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.1 out of 10 across 51 scored foods, compared with 8.0 across 40 for Caru. 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

BIXBI is made by BIXBI Pet, an independent maker, based in Boulder, Colorado, USA, founded in 2009. Caru is made by Caru Pet Food Company, an independent maker, based in Vero Beach, Florida, USA, founded in 2014.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 51 BIXBI foods and 40 Caru foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, BIXBI or Caru?

BIXBI scores higher: it averages 8.1 out of 10 across 51 scored foods, compared with 8.0 for Caru. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes BIXBI and Caru?

BIXBI is made by BIXBI Pet. Caru is made by Caru Pet Food Company.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

BIXBI has 51 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 40 for Caru.

Where is each brand based?

BIXBI is based in Boulder, Colorado, USA. Caru is based in Vero Beach, Florida, USA.

Have BIXBI or Caru been recalled?

Neither BIXBI nor Caru 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: BIXBI and Caru .

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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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