Canine Caviar vs Protein Boost
Canine Caviar is made by Canine Caviar Pet Foods, Inc., and Protein Boost by K9 Natural Foods Limited (owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)). On KibbleLab, Protein Boost averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Canine Caviar. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Canine Caviar is not.
Canine Caviar and Protein Boost compared
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| Manufacturer | Canine Caviar Pet Foods, Inc. | K9 Natural Foods Limited |
| Parent company | Independent | KKR (Natural Pet Food Group) |
| Founded | 1996 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Norco, California, USA | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Products listed | 31 | 13 |
| Serves | Cats & dogs | Dogs |
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. |
No | Yes |
ScoreThe 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 . |
8.2 (avg of 31) | 8.6 (avg of 13) |
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | Amazon Check prices on Amazon | Amazon Check prices on Amazon |
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Canine Caviar vs Protein Boost: how they compare
Scores
Protein Boost scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 8.2 across 31 for Canine Caviar. 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
Canine Caviar is made by Canine Caviar Pet Foods, Inc., an independent maker, based in Norco, California, USA, founded in 1996. Protein Boost 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. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Canine Caviar is not. KibbleLab lists 31 Canine Caviar foods and 13 Protein Boost foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Canine Caviar or Protein Boost?
Protein Boost scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Canine Caviar. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Canine Caviar and Protein Boost?
Canine Caviar is made by Canine Caviar Pet Foods, Inc. Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, which is owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group).
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Canine Caviar has 31 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 13 for Protein Boost.
Where is each brand based?
Canine Caviar is based in Norco, California, USA. Protein Boost is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Are Canine Caviar or Protein Boost PSC Accredited?
Protein Boost 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 Canine Caviar or Protein Boost been recalled?
Neither Canine Caviar nor Protein Boost has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
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