Skip to content

7,500+ pet foods rated. Your best match, free in 30 seconds.

NutriSource vs The Pet Lab Co

NutriSource is made by Tuffy's Pet Foods, Inc. (owned by KLN Family Brands), and The Pet Lab Co is branded by The Pet Lab Co and made by third-party contract manufacturers, and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, NutriSource averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.3 for The Pet Lab Co. NutriSource is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; The Pet Lab Co is not.

NutriSource and The Pet Lab Co compared

NutriSource The Pet Lab Co
Manufacturer Tuffy's Pet Foods, Inc. The Pet Lab Co
Parent company KLN Family Brands Independent
Founded 1964 2018
Headquarters Perham, Minnesota, USA London, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Whether a brand makes its own food in-house or has it produced by an outside contract manufacturer or co-packer.
In-house Contract manufacturer
Made in United States United States
Manufacturing region Minnesota Missouri
Products listed 105 20
Serves Cats & 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.
Yes 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. How scoring works .
8.6 (avg of 105) 8.3 (avg of 20)
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

Affiliate links · may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

NutriSource vs The Pet Lab Co: how they compare

Scores

NutriSource scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 105 scored foods, compared with 8.3 across 20 for The Pet Lab Co. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.

Who makes them

NutriSource is made by Tuffy's Pet Foods, Inc., owned by KLN Family Brands, based in Perham, Minnesota, USA, founded in 1964. The Pet Lab Co is a brand of The Pet Lab Co, based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2018. Its food is made by third-party contract manufacturers in United States.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. NutriSource is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; The Pet Lab Co is not. KibbleLab lists 105 NutriSource foods and 20 The Pet Lab Co foods.

Not sure which is right for your pet?

Sign in free to save favorites and compare foods side by side. Add KL+ to see NutriSource and The Pet Lab Co scored for your pet's breed, age, and health focus.

Example foods

Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, NutriSource or The Pet Lab Co?

NutriSource scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 105 scored foods, compared with 8.3 for The Pet Lab Co. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Who makes NutriSource and The Pet Lab Co?

NutriSource is made by Tuffy's Pet Foods, Inc., which is owned by KLN Family Brands. The Pet Lab Co is a brand of The Pet Lab Co. Its food is made by third-party contract manufacturers in United States.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

NutriSource has 105 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 20 for The Pet Lab Co.

Where is each brand based?

NutriSource is based in Perham, Minnesota, USA. The Pet Lab Co is based in London, United Kingdom.

Are NutriSource or The Pet Lab Co PSC Accredited?

NutriSource 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 NutriSource or The Pet Lab Co been recalled?

Neither NutriSource nor The Pet Lab Co has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

See the full profiles: NutriSource and The Pet Lab Co .

More comparisons

KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either brand. KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through links. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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 filings, and a filing may name the parent company rather than the brand. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

KibbleLab scores and commentary are editorial opinions based on published data. Represent one of these brands? Request a correction. Anyone else can email us. See our Terms.