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Love Nala vs Tartar Shield

Love Nala is made by Love, Nala, LLC, and Tartar Shield by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc. On KibbleLab, Love Nala averages 7.9 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Tartar Shield. Love Nala is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Tartar Shield is not.

Love Nala and Tartar Shield compared

Love Nala Tartar Shield
Manufacturer Love, Nala, LLC Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc.
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 2019 2002
Headquarters Visalia, California, USA Noblesville, Indiana, USA
Products listed 32 8
Serves Cats 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 .
7.9 (avg of 32) 7.6 (avg of 8)
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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Love Nala vs Tartar Shield: how they compare

Scores

Love Nala scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.9 out of 10 across 32 scored foods, compared with 7.6 across 8 for Tartar Shield. 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

Love Nala is made by Love, Nala, LLC, an independent maker, based in Visalia, California, USA, founded in 2019. Tartar Shield is made by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc., an independent maker, based in Noblesville, Indiana, USA, founded in 2002.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Love Nala is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Tartar Shield is not. KibbleLab lists 32 Love Nala foods and 8 Tartar Shield foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Love Nala or Tartar Shield?

Love Nala scores higher: it averages 7.9 out of 10 across 32 scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Tartar Shield. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Love Nala and Tartar Shield?

Love Nala is made by Love, Nala, LLC. Tartar Shield is made by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Love Nala has 32 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 8 for Tartar Shield.

Where is each brand based?

Love Nala is based in Visalia, California, USA. Tartar Shield is based in Noblesville, Indiana, USA.

Are Love Nala or Tartar Shield PSC Accredited?

Love Nala 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 Love Nala or Tartar Shield been recalled?

Neither Love Nala nor Tartar Shield 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: Love Nala and Tartar Shield .

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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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