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Maxbone vs Protein Boost

Maxbone is made by Maxbone, Inc., and Protein Boost by K9 Natural Foods Limited (owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)), and both make food for dogs. On KibbleLab, Maxbone and Protein Boost both average 8.6 out of 10. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Maxbone is not.

Maxbone and Protein Boost compared

Maxbone Protein Boost
Manufacturer Maxbone, Inc. K9 Natural Foods Limited
Parent company Independent KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)
Founded 2017 2006
Headquarters Los Angeles, California, USA Christchurch, New Zealand
Products listed 1 13
Serves 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 .
8.6 (avg of 1) 8.6 (avg of 13)
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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Maxbone vs Protein Boost: how they compare

Scores

Maxbone and Protein Boost average the same KibbleLab score, 8.6 out of 10, across 1 and 13 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

Maxbone is made by Maxbone, Inc., an independent maker, based in Los Angeles, California, USA, founded in 2017. Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group), based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 2006.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Maxbone is not. KibbleLab lists 1 Maxbone food and 13 Protein Boost foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Maxbone or Protein Boost?

Maxbone and Protein Boost average the same KibbleLab score, 8.6 out of 10.

Who makes Maxbone and Protein Boost?

Maxbone is made by Maxbone, Inc. Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, which is owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group).

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Protein Boost has 13 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 1 for Maxbone.

Where is each brand based?

Maxbone is based in Los Angeles, California, USA. Protein Boost is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Are Maxbone or Protein Boost PSC Accredited?

Protein Boost 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 Protein Boost been recalled?

Neither Maxbone nor Protein Boost 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: Maxbone and Protein Boost .

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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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