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Only Natural Pet vs PawCo

Only Natural Pet is branded by Only Natural Pet, LLC (owned by PetSmart, LLC) and made by third-party co-packers, and PawCo is made by PawCo Foods (owned by Independent). On KibbleLab, PawCo averages 9.0 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Only Natural Pet. Only Natural Pet makes food for cats and dogs, while PawCo covers dogs.

Only Natural Pet and PawCo compared

Only Natural Pet PawCo
Manufacturer Only Natural Pet, LLC PawCo Foods
Parent company PetSmart, LLC Independent
Founded 2004 2021
Headquarters Boulder, Colorado, USA San Francisco, California, USA
Manufacturing Whether a brand makes its own food in-house or has it produced by an outside contract manufacturer or co-packer.
Co-packer In-house
Made in United States United States
Manufacturing region Colorado California
Products listed 65 14
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.
Yes 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. How scoring works .
8.2 (avg of 65) 9.0 (avg of 14)
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

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Only Natural Pet vs PawCo: how they compare

Scores

PawCo scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 9.0 out of 10 across 14 scored foods, compared with 8.2 across 65 for Only Natural Pet. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.

Who makes them

Only Natural Pet is a brand of Only Natural Pet, LLC, owned by PetSmart, LLC, based in Boulder, Colorado, USA, founded in 2004. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in United States. PawCo is made by PawCo Foods, owned by Independent, based in San Francisco, California, USA, founded in 2021.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Both are accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition. KibbleLab lists 65 Only Natural Pet foods and 14 PawCo foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Only Natural Pet or PawCo?

PawCo scores higher: it averages 9.0 out of 10 across 14 scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Only Natural Pet. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Who makes Only Natural Pet and PawCo?

Only Natural Pet is a brand of Only Natural Pet, LLC, which is owned by PetSmart, LLC. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in United States. PawCo is made by PawCo Foods, which is owned by Independent.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Only Natural Pet has 65 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 14 for PawCo.

Where is each brand based?

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

Are Only Natural Pet or PawCo PSC Accredited?

Both Only Natural Pet and PawCo are PSC Accredited businesses. The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact.

Have Only Natural Pet or PawCo been recalled?

Neither Only Natural Pet nor PawCo 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: Only Natural Pet and PawCo .

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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.

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