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Nutri-Vet vs Pulsar

Nutri-Vet is made by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands) (owned by Compana Pet Brands), and Pulsar by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. On KibbleLab, Pulsar averages 8.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Nutri-Vet. Nutri-Vet makes food for cats and dogs, while Pulsar covers dogs.

Nutri-Vet and Pulsar compared

Nutri-Vet Pulsar
Manufacturer Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands) Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc.
Parent company Compana Pet Brands Independent
Founded 1985 2006
Headquarters Chesterfield, Missouri, USA Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada
Products listed 22 7
Serves Cats & 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 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 .
7.5 (avg of 22) 8.1 (avg of 7)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Nutri-Vet vs Pulsar: how they compare

Scores

Pulsar scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.1 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 7.5 across 22 for Nutri-Vet. 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

Nutri-Vet is made by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands), owned by Compana Pet Brands, based in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA, founded in 1985. Pulsar is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc., an independent maker, based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada, founded in 2006.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 22 Nutri-Vet foods and 7 Pulsar foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Nutri-Vet or Pulsar?

Pulsar scores higher: it averages 8.1 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Nutri-Vet. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Nutri-Vet and Pulsar?

Nutri-Vet is made by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands), which is owned by Compana Pet Brands. Pulsar is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Nutri-Vet has 22 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Pulsar.

Where is each brand based?

Nutri-Vet is based in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA. Pulsar is based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Have Nutri-Vet or Pulsar been recalled?

Neither Nutri-Vet nor Pulsar 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: Nutri-Vet and Pulsar .

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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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