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Instinct vs Nutri-Vet

Instinct is made by Nature's Variety (owned by Agrolimen S.A.), and Nutri-Vet by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands) (owned by Compana Pet Brands), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Instinct averages 8.4 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Nutri-Vet. Instinct is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Nutri-Vet is not.

Instinct and Nutri-Vet compared

Instinct Nutri-Vet
Manufacturer Nature's Variety Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands)
Parent company Agrolimen S.A. Compana Pet Brands
Founded 2002 1985
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA Chesterfield, Missouri, USA
Products listed 108 22
Serves Cats & 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.
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 .
8.4 (avg of 108) 7.5 (avg of 22)
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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Instinct vs Nutri-Vet: how they compare

Scores

Instinct scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.4 out of 10 across 108 scored foods, compared with 7.5 across 22 for Nutri-Vet. 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

Instinct is made by Nature's Variety, owned by Agrolimen S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2002. Nutri-Vet is made by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands), owned by Compana Pet Brands, based in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA, founded in 1985.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Instinct is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Nutri-Vet is not. KibbleLab lists 108 Instinct foods and 22 Nutri-Vet foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Instinct or Nutri-Vet?

Instinct scores higher: it averages 8.4 out of 10 across 108 scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Nutri-Vet. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Instinct and Nutri-Vet?

Instinct is made by Nature's Variety, which is owned by Agrolimen S.A. Nutri-Vet is made by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands), which is owned by Compana Pet Brands.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Instinct has 108 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 22 for Nutri-Vet.

Where is each brand based?

Instinct is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Nutri-Vet is based in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA.

Are Instinct or Nutri-Vet PSC Accredited?

Instinct 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 Instinct or Nutri-Vet been recalled?

Neither Instinct nor Nutri-Vet 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: Instinct and Nutri-Vet .

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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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