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Maxbone vs Only Natural Pet

Maxbone is made by Maxbone, Inc., and Only Natural Pet by Only Natural Pet, LLC (owned by PetSmart, LLC). On KibbleLab, Maxbone averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Only Natural Pet. Only Natural Pet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Maxbone is not.

Maxbone and Only Natural Pet compared

Maxbone Only Natural Pet
Manufacturer Maxbone, Inc. Only Natural Pet, LLC
Parent company Independent PetSmart, LLC
Founded 2017 2004
Headquarters Los Angeles, California, USA Boulder, Colorado, USA
Products listed 1 65
Serves 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.
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 .
8.6 (avg of 1) 7.7 (avg of 65)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Maxbone vs Only Natural Pet: how they compare

Scores

Maxbone scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 1 scored foods, compared with 7.7 across 65 for Only Natural Pet. 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

Maxbone is made by Maxbone, Inc., an independent maker, based in Los Angeles, California, USA, founded in 2017. Only Natural Pet is made by Only Natural Pet, LLC, owned by PetSmart, LLC, based in Boulder, Colorado, USA, founded in 2004.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Only Natural Pet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Maxbone is not. KibbleLab lists 1 Maxbone food and 65 Only Natural Pet foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Maxbone or Only Natural Pet?

Maxbone scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 1 scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Only Natural Pet. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Maxbone and Only Natural Pet?

Maxbone is made by Maxbone, Inc. Only Natural Pet is made by Only Natural Pet, LLC, which is owned by PetSmart, LLC.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Only Natural Pet has 65 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 1 for Maxbone.

Where is each brand based?

Maxbone is based in Los Angeles, California, USA. Only Natural Pet is based in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

Are Maxbone or Only Natural Pet PSC Accredited?

Only Natural Pet 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 Maxbone or Only Natural Pet been recalled?

Neither Maxbone nor Only Natural Pet has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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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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