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Esbilac vs Holistic Select

Esbilac is made by PetAg, Inc. (owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation), and Holistic Select by Wellness Pet Company (owned by Clearlake Capital Group), and both make food for dogs. On KibbleLab, Esbilac averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Holistic Select. Holistic Select is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Esbilac is not.

Esbilac and Holistic Select compared

Esbilac Holistic Select
Manufacturer PetAg, Inc. Wellness Pet Company
Parent company PBI-Gordon Corporation Clearlake Capital Group
Founded 1930 2021
Headquarters Hampshire, Illinois, USA Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA
Products listed 7 8
Serves Dogs 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 .
8.3 (avg of 7) 8.2 (avg of 8)
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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Esbilac vs Holistic Select: how they compare

Scores

Esbilac scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 8.2 across 8 for Holistic Select. 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

Esbilac is made by PetAg, Inc., owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation, based in Hampshire, Illinois, USA, founded in 1930. Holistic Select is made by Wellness Pet Company, owned by Clearlake Capital Group, based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA, founded in 2021.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Holistic Select is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Esbilac is not. KibbleLab lists 7 Esbilac foods and 8 Holistic Select foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Esbilac or Holistic Select?

Esbilac scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Holistic Select. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Esbilac and Holistic Select?

Esbilac is made by PetAg, Inc., which is owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation. Holistic Select is made by Wellness Pet Company, which is owned by Clearlake Capital Group.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Holistic Select has 8 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Esbilac.

Where is each brand based?

Esbilac is based in Hampshire, Illinois, USA. Holistic Select is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA.

Are Esbilac or Holistic Select PSC Accredited?

Holistic Select 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 Esbilac or Holistic Select been recalled?

Neither Esbilac nor Holistic Select 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: Esbilac and Holistic Select .

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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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