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Meow Mix vs Tartar Shield

Meow Mix is made by Big Heart Pet Brands (owned by The J.M. Smucker Company), and Tartar Shield by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc. On KibbleLab, Tartar Shield averages 7.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 6.6 for Meow Mix. Meow Mix makes food for cats, while Tartar Shield covers cats and dogs.

Meow Mix and Tartar Shield compared

Meow Mix Tartar Shield
Manufacturer Big Heart Pet Brands Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc.
Parent company The J.M. Smucker Company Independent
Founded 2014 2002
Headquarters San Francisco, California, USA Noblesville, Indiana, USA
Products listed 25 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.
No 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 .
6.6 (avg of 25) 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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Meow Mix vs Tartar Shield: how they compare

Scores

Tartar Shield scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.6 out of 10 across 8 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. 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. KibbleLab lists 25 Meow Mix foods and 8 Tartar Shield foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Meow Mix or Tartar Shield?

Tartar Shield scores higher: it averages 7.6 out of 10 across 8 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 Tartar Shield?

Meow Mix is made by Big Heart Pet Brands, which is owned by The J.M. Smucker Company. Tartar Shield is made by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Meow Mix has 25 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 8 for Tartar Shield.

Where is each brand based?

Meow Mix is based in San Francisco, California, USA. Tartar Shield is based in Noblesville, Indiana, USA.

Have Meow Mix or Tartar Shield been recalled?

Neither Meow Mix 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: Meow Mix 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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