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Cesar vs Purina Pro Plan

Cesar is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Purina Pro Plan by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.). On KibbleLab, Purina Pro Plan averages 8.4 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.3 for Cesar. Purina Pro Plan meets WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer, while Cesar does not.

Cesar and Purina Pro Plan compared

Cesar Purina Pro Plan
Manufacturer Mars Petcare Nestlé Purina PetCare
Parent company Mars, Incorporated Nestlé S.A.
Founded 1935 2001
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Products listed 49 162
Serves 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 Yes
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 .
7.3 (avg of 49) 8.4 (avg of 162)
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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Cesar vs Purina Pro Plan: how they compare

Scores

Purina Pro Plan scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.4 out of 10 across 162 scored foods, compared with 7.3 across 49 for Cesar. 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

Cesar is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935. Purina Pro Plan is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001.

Standards and range

Purina Pro Plan meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria, while Cesar does not. KibbleLab lists 49 Cesar foods and 162 Purina Pro Plan foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Cesar or Purina Pro Plan?

Purina Pro Plan scores higher: it averages 8.4 out of 10 across 162 scored foods, compared with 7.3 for Cesar. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Cesar and Purina Pro Plan?

Cesar is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Purina Pro Plan is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Purina Pro Plan has 162 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 49 for Cesar.

Where is each brand based?

Cesar is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Purina Pro Plan is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Do Cesar and Purina Pro Plan meet WSAVA criteria?

Purina Pro Plan meets WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer; Cesar does not, based on public information. WSAVA publishes criteria; it does not certify or endorse brands.

Have Cesar or Purina Pro Plan been recalled?

Neither Cesar nor Purina Pro Plan 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: Cesar and Purina Pro Plan .

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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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