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Instinct vs Sprankles for Pets

Instinct is made by Nature's Variety (owned by Agrolimen S.A.), and Sprankles for Pets by Sprankles Pet Products LLC, and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Sprankles for Pets averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.4 for Instinct. Instinct is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Sprankles for Pets is not.

Instinct and Sprankles for Pets compared

Instinct Sprankles for Pets
Manufacturer Nature's Variety Sprankles Pet Products LLC
Parent company Agrolimen S.A. Independent
Founded 2002 2022
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA Brooklyn, New York, USA
Products listed 108 9
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) 8.6 (avg of 9)
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 Sprankles for Pets: how they compare

Scores

Sprankles for Pets scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 9 scored foods, compared with 8.4 across 108 for Instinct. 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. Sprankles for Pets is made by Sprankles Pet Products LLC, an independent maker, based in Brooklyn, New York, USA, founded in 2022.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Instinct is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Sprankles for Pets is not. KibbleLab lists 108 Instinct foods and 9 Sprankles for Pets foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Instinct or Sprankles for Pets?

Sprankles for Pets scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 9 scored foods, compared with 8.4 for Instinct. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Instinct and Sprankles for Pets?

Instinct is made by Nature's Variety, which is owned by Agrolimen S.A. Sprankles for Pets is made by Sprankles Pet Products LLC.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Instinct has 108 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 9 for Sprankles for Pets.

Where is each brand based?

Instinct is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Sprankles for Pets is based in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Are Instinct or Sprankles for Pets 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 Sprankles for Pets been recalled?

Neither Instinct nor Sprankles for Pets 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 Sprankles for Pets .

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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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