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Eukanuba vs Iams

Eukanuba is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Iams is made by Iams Company (owned by Mars, Incorporated). On KibbleLab, Iams averages 9.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.8 for Eukanuba. Eukanuba makes food for dogs, while Iams covers cats and dogs.

Eukanuba and Iams compared

Eukanuba Iams
Manufacturer Mars Petcare Iams Company
Parent company Mars, Incorporated Mars, Incorporated
Founded 1935 1946
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) Mason, Ohio, United States
Manufacturing Whether a brand makes its own food in-house or has it produced by an outside contract manufacturer or co-packer.
In-house In-house
Made in United States United States
Manufacturing region Ohio and other Mars manufacturing regions Ohio
Products listed 26 42
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.
Yes Yes
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. How scoring works .
8.8 (avg of 26) 9.1 (avg of 42)
Recalls on record 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.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Eukanuba vs Iams: how they compare

Scores

Iams scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 9.1 out of 10 across 42 scored foods, compared with 8.8 across 26 for Eukanuba. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.

Who makes them

Eukanuba 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. Iams is made by Iams Company, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Mason, Ohio, United States, founded in 1946.

Standards and range

Both meet WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 26 Eukanuba foods and 42 Iams foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Eukanuba or Iams?

Iams scores higher: it averages 9.1 out of 10 across 42 scored foods, compared with 8.8 for Eukanuba. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Who makes Eukanuba and Iams?

Eukanuba is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Iams is made by Iams Company, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Iams has 42 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 26 for Eukanuba.

Where is each brand based?

Eukanuba is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Iams is based in Mason, Ohio, United States.

Do Eukanuba and Iams meet WSAVA criteria?

Both Eukanuba and Iams meet WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer. WSAVA publishes criteria; it does not certify or endorse brands.

Have Eukanuba or Iams been recalled?

Neither Eukanuba nor Iams 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.

See the full profiles: Eukanuba and Iams .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either brand. KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through links. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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 filings, and a filing may name the parent company rather than the brand. 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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