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FirstMate vs Sojos

FirstMate is made by FirstMate Pet Foods (owned by Nasta Pet Food), and Sojos by Wellness Pet Company (owned by Clearlake Capital Group). On KibbleLab, FirstMate and Sojos both average 8.4 out of 10. Sojos is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; FirstMate is not.

FirstMate and Sojos compared

FirstMate Sojos
Manufacturer FirstMate Pet Foods Wellness Pet Company
Parent company Nasta Pet Food Clearlake Capital Group
Founded 1989 2021
Headquarters North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA
Products listed 56 7
Serves Cats & 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 .
8.4 (avg of 56) 8.4 (avg of 7)
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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FirstMate vs Sojos: how they compare

Scores

FirstMate and Sojos average the same KibbleLab score, 8.4 out of 10, across 56 and 7 scored foods. 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

FirstMate is made by FirstMate Pet Foods, owned by Nasta Pet Food, based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1989. Sojos 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. Sojos is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; FirstMate is not. KibbleLab lists 56 FirstMate foods and 7 Sojos foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, FirstMate or Sojos?

FirstMate and Sojos average the same KibbleLab score, 8.4 out of 10.

Who makes FirstMate and Sojos?

FirstMate is made by FirstMate Pet Foods, which is owned by Nasta Pet Food. Sojos is made by Wellness Pet Company, which is owned by Clearlake Capital Group.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

FirstMate has 56 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Sojos.

Where is each brand based?

FirstMate is based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sojos is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA.

Are FirstMate or Sojos PSC Accredited?

Sojos 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 FirstMate or Sojos been recalled?

Neither FirstMate nor Sojos 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: FirstMate and Sojos .

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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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