Dr. Marty vs ROAM Pets
Dr. Marty is made by Golden Pet Brands (owned by Golden Hippo), and ROAM Pets is made by Pet Proteins LLC (owned by Independent). On KibbleLab, ROAM Pets averages 8.8 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.4 for Dr. Marty. ROAM Pets is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Dr. Marty is not.
Dr. Marty and ROAM Pets compared
| Attribute |
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Golden Pet Brands | Pet Proteins LLC |
| Parent company | Golden Hippo | Independent |
| Founded | 2017 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | El Segundo, California, USA | Long Branch, New Jersey, USA |
ManufacturingWhether a brand makes its own food in-house or has it produced by an outside contract manufacturer or co-packer. |
In-house | Not listed |
| Made in | USA | Not listed |
| Manufacturing region | Wisconsin | Not listed |
| Products listed | 13 | 30 |
| 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 | Yes |
ScoreThe average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science. How scoring works . |
8.4 (avg of 13) | 8.8 (avg of 30) |
Recalls on recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy |
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Dr. Marty vs ROAM Pets: how they compare
Scores
ROAM Pets scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.8 out of 10 across 30 scored foods, compared with 8.4 across 13 for Dr. Marty. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.
Who makes them
Dr. Marty is made by Golden Pet Brands, owned by Golden Hippo, based in El Segundo, California, USA, founded in 2017. ROAM Pets is made by Pet Proteins LLC, owned by Independent, based in Long Branch, New Jersey, USA, founded in 2018.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. ROAM Pets is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Dr. Marty is not. KibbleLab lists 13 Dr. Marty foods and 30 ROAM Pets foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Dr. Marty or ROAM Pets?
ROAM Pets scores higher: it averages 8.8 out of 10 across 30 scored foods, compared with 8.4 for Dr. Marty. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Who makes Dr. Marty and ROAM Pets?
Dr. Marty is made by Golden Pet Brands, which is owned by Golden Hippo. ROAM Pets is made by Pet Proteins LLC, which is owned by Independent.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
ROAM Pets has 30 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 13 for Dr. Marty.
Where is each brand based?
Dr. Marty is based in El Segundo, California, USA. ROAM Pets is based in Long Branch, New Jersey, USA.
Are Dr. Marty or ROAM Pets PSC Accredited?
ROAM Pets 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 Dr. Marty or ROAM Pets been recalled?
Neither Dr. Marty nor ROAM Pets has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
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