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Feline Natural vs Optimeal

Feline Natural is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited (owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)), and Optimeal by Kormotech LLC, and both make food for cats. On KibbleLab, Feline Natural averages 8.8 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.4 for Optimeal. Feline Natural is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Optimeal is not.

Feline Natural and Optimeal compared

Feline Natural Optimeal
Manufacturer K9 Natural Foods Limited Kormotech LLC
Parent company KKR (Natural Pet Food Group) Independent
Founded 2006 2003
Headquarters Christchurch, New Zealand Lviv, Ukraine
Products listed 18 4
Serves Cats Cats
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.
Yes 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 .
8.8 (avg of 18) 8.4 (avg of 4)
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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Feline Natural vs Optimeal: how they compare

Scores

Feline Natural scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.8 out of 10 across 18 scored foods, compared with 8.4 across 4 for Optimeal. 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

Feline Natural is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group), based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 2006. Optimeal is made by Kormotech LLC, an independent maker, based in Lviv, Ukraine, founded in 2003.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Feline Natural is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Optimeal is not. KibbleLab lists 18 Feline Natural foods and 4 Optimeal foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Feline Natural or Optimeal?

Feline Natural scores higher: it averages 8.8 out of 10 across 18 scored foods, compared with 8.4 for Optimeal. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Feline Natural and Optimeal?

Feline Natural is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, which is owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group). Optimeal is made by Kormotech LLC.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Feline Natural has 18 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 4 for Optimeal.

Where is each brand based?

Feline Natural is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Optimeal is based in Lviv, Ukraine.

Are Feline Natural or Optimeal PSC Accredited?

Feline Natural 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 Feline Natural or Optimeal been recalled?

Neither Feline Natural nor Optimeal 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: Feline Natural and Optimeal .

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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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