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Dr. Elsey's vs Nutri-Vet

Dr. Elsey's is made by Precious Cat, Inc., and Nutri-Vet by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands) (owned by Compana Pet Brands). On KibbleLab, Dr. Elsey's averages 8.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Nutri-Vet. Dr. Elsey's makes food for cats, while Nutri-Vet covers cats and dogs.

Dr. Elsey's and Nutri-Vet compared

Dr. Elsey's Nutri-Vet
Manufacturer Precious Cat, Inc. Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands)
Parent company Independent Compana Pet Brands
Founded 1987 1985
Headquarters Englewood, Colorado, USA Chesterfield, Missouri, USA
Products listed 21 22
Serves Cats 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 .
8.7 (avg of 21) 7.5 (avg of 22)
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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Dr. Elsey's vs Nutri-Vet: how they compare

Scores

Dr. Elsey's scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.7 out of 10 across 21 scored foods, compared with 7.5 across 22 for Nutri-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

Dr. Elsey's is made by Precious Cat, Inc., an independent maker, based in Englewood, Colorado, USA, founded in 1987. Nutri-Vet is made by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands), owned by Compana Pet Brands, based in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA, founded in 1985.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 21 Dr. Elsey's foods and 22 Nutri-Vet foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Dr. Elsey's or Nutri-Vet?

Dr. Elsey's scores higher: it averages 8.7 out of 10 across 21 scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Nutri-Vet. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Dr. Elsey's and Nutri-Vet?

Dr. Elsey's is made by Precious Cat, Inc. Nutri-Vet is made by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands), which is owned by Compana Pet Brands.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Nutri-Vet has 22 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 21 for Dr. Elsey's.

Where is each brand based?

Dr. Elsey's is based in Englewood, Colorado, USA. Nutri-Vet is based in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA.

Have Dr. Elsey's or Nutri-Vet been recalled?

Neither Dr. Elsey's nor Nutri-Vet 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: Dr. Elsey's and Nutri-Vet .

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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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