Crave vs Little Bites
Crave is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Little Bites by Health Extension Pet Care. On KibbleLab, Little Bites averages 8.4 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.0 for Crave. Crave makes food for cats and dogs, while Little Bites covers dogs.
Crave and Little Bites compared
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mars Petcare | Health Extension Pet Care |
| Parent company | Mars, Incorporated | Independent |
| Founded | 1935 | 1963 |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) | Hauppauge, New York, USA |
| Products listed | 8 | 6 |
| 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 | No |
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 . |
8.0 (avg of 8) | 8.4 (avg of 6) |
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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Crave vs Little Bites: how they compare
Scores
Little Bites scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.4 out of 10 across 6 scored foods, compared with 8.0 across 8 for Crave. 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
Crave 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. Little Bites is made by Health Extension Pet Care, an independent maker, based in Hauppauge, New York, USA, founded in 1963.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 8 Crave foods and 6 Little Bites foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Crave or Little Bites?
Little Bites scores higher: it averages 8.4 out of 10 across 6 scored foods, compared with 8.0 for Crave. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Crave and Little Bites?
Crave is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Little Bites is made by Health Extension Pet Care.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Crave has 8 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 6 for Little Bites.
Where is each brand based?
Crave is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Little Bites is based in Hauppauge, New York, USA.
Have Crave or Little Bites been recalled?
Neither Crave nor Little Bites 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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