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Meow Mix vs Only Natural Pet

Meow Mix is made by Big Heart Pet Brands (owned by The J.M. Smucker Company), and Only Natural Pet by Only Natural Pet, LLC (owned by PetSmart, LLC). On KibbleLab, Only Natural Pet averages 7.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 6.6 for Meow Mix. Only Natural Pet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Meow Mix is not.

Meow Mix and Only Natural Pet compared

Meow Mix Only Natural Pet
Manufacturer Big Heart Pet Brands Only Natural Pet, LLC
Parent company The J.M. Smucker Company PetSmart, LLC
Founded 2014 2004
Headquarters San Francisco, California, USA Boulder, Colorado, USA
Products listed 25 65
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.
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 .
6.6 (avg of 25) 7.7 (avg of 65)
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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Meow Mix vs Only Natural Pet: how they compare

Scores

Only Natural Pet scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.7 out of 10 across 65 scored foods, compared with 6.6 across 25 for Meow Mix. 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

Meow Mix is made by Big Heart Pet Brands, owned by The J.M. Smucker Company, based in San Francisco, California, USA, founded in 2014. 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; Meow Mix is not. KibbleLab lists 25 Meow Mix foods and 65 Only Natural Pet foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Meow Mix or Only Natural Pet?

Only Natural Pet scores higher: it averages 7.7 out of 10 across 65 scored foods, compared with 6.6 for Meow Mix. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Meow Mix and Only Natural Pet?

Meow Mix is made by Big Heart Pet Brands, which is owned by The J.M. Smucker Company. 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 25 for Meow Mix.

Where is each brand based?

Meow Mix is based in San Francisco, California, USA. Only Natural Pet is based in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

Are Meow Mix 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 Meow Mix or Only Natural Pet been recalled?

Neither Meow Mix 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.

See the full profiles: Meow Mix and Only Natural Pet .

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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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