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Darford vs Only Natural Pet

Darford is made by Darford International Inc., and Only Natural Pet by Only Natural Pet, LLC (owned by PetSmart, LLC). On KibbleLab, Darford and Only Natural Pet both average 7.7 out of 10. Only Natural Pet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Darford is not.

Darford and Only Natural Pet compared

Darford Only Natural Pet
Manufacturer Darford International Inc. Only Natural Pet, LLC
Parent company Independent PetSmart, LLC
Founded 1987 2004
Headquarters Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Boulder, Colorado, USA
Products listed 18 65
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 18) 7.7 (avg of 65)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Darford vs Only Natural Pet: how they compare

Scores

Darford and Only Natural Pet average the same KibbleLab score, 7.7 out of 10, across 18 and 65 scored foods. 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

Darford is made by Darford International Inc., an independent maker, based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1987. Only Natural Pet is made by Only Natural Pet, LLC, owned by PetSmart, LLC, based in Boulder, Colorado, USA, founded in 2004.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Only Natural Pet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Darford is not. KibbleLab lists 18 Darford foods and 65 Only Natural Pet foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Darford or Only Natural Pet?

Darford and Only Natural Pet average the same KibbleLab score, 7.7 out of 10.

Who makes Darford and Only Natural Pet?

Darford is made by Darford International Inc. Only Natural Pet is made by Only Natural Pet, LLC, which is owned by PetSmart, LLC.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Only Natural Pet has 65 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 18 for Darford.

Where is each brand based?

Darford is based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. Only Natural Pet is based in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

Are Darford or Only Natural Pet PSC Accredited?

Only Natural Pet 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 Darford or Only Natural Pet been recalled?

Neither Darford nor Only Natural Pet 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: Darford and Only Natural Pet .

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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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