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Cesar vs Tartar Shield

Cesar is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Tartar Shield by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc. On KibbleLab, Tartar Shield averages 7.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.3 for Cesar. Cesar makes food for dogs, while Tartar Shield covers cats and dogs.

Cesar and Tartar Shield compared

Cesar Tartar Shield
Manufacturer Mars Petcare Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc.
Parent company Mars, Incorporated Independent
Founded 1935 2002
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) Noblesville, Indiana, USA
Products listed 49 8
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 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 .
7.3 (avg of 49) 7.6 (avg of 8)
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 Tartar Shield: how they compare

Scores

Tartar Shield scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.6 out of 10 across 8 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. Tartar Shield is made by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc., an independent maker, based in Noblesville, Indiana, USA, founded in 2002.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 49 Cesar foods and 8 Tartar Shield foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Cesar or Tartar Shield?

Tartar Shield scores higher: it averages 7.6 out of 10 across 8 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 Tartar Shield?

Cesar is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Tartar Shield is made by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Cesar has 49 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 8 for Tartar Shield.

Where is each brand based?

Cesar is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Tartar Shield is based in Noblesville, Indiana, USA.

Have Cesar or Tartar Shield been recalled?

Neither Cesar nor Tartar Shield 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 Tartar Shield .

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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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