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Country Vet vs Freshpet

Country Vet is made by Country Vet Pet Food, and Freshpet by Freshpet, Inc. On KibbleLab, Freshpet averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Country Vet. Freshpet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Country Vet is not.

Country Vet and Freshpet compared

Country Vet Freshpet
Manufacturer Country Vet Pet Food Freshpet, Inc.
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 1984 2006
Headquarters South Dakota, United States Bedminster, New Jersey, USA
Products listed 2 43
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 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 .
7.7 (avg of 2) 8.3 (avg of 43)
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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Country Vet vs Freshpet: how they compare

Scores

Freshpet scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 43 scored foods, compared with 7.7 across 2 for Country Vet. 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

Country Vet is made by Country Vet Pet Food, an independent maker, based in South Dakota, United States, founded in 1984. Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc., an independent maker, based in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA, founded in 2006.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Freshpet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Country Vet is not. KibbleLab lists 2 Country Vet foods and 43 Freshpet foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Country Vet or Freshpet?

Freshpet scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 43 scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Country Vet. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Country Vet and Freshpet?

Country Vet is made by Country Vet Pet Food. Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Freshpet has 43 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 2 for Country Vet.

Where is each brand based?

Country Vet is based in South Dakota, United States. Freshpet is based in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA.

Are Country Vet or Freshpet PSC Accredited?

Freshpet 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 Country Vet or Freshpet been recalled?

Neither Country Vet nor Freshpet 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: Country Vet and Freshpet .

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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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