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Pedigree vs Zesty Paws

Pedigree is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Zesty Paws by Zesty Paws (owned by Health & Happiness (H&H) Group). On KibbleLab, Zesty Paws averages 7.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 6.6 for Pedigree. Pedigree makes food for dogs, while Zesty Paws covers cats and dogs.

Pedigree and Zesty Paws compared

Pedigree Zesty Paws
Manufacturer Mars Petcare Zesty Paws
Parent company Mars, Incorporated Health & Happiness (H&H) Group
Founded 1935 2014
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) Orlando, Florida, USA
Products listed 49 71
Serves 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.
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 49) 7.6 (avg of 71)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
1 None
Where to buy Amazon Amazon

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Pedigree vs Zesty Paws: how they compare

Scores

Zesty Paws scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.6 out of 10 across 71 scored foods, compared with 6.6 across 49 for Pedigree. 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

Pedigree is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935. Zesty Paws is made by Zesty Paws, owned by Health & Happiness (H&H) Group, based in Orlando, Florida, USA, founded in 2014.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 49 Pedigree foods and 71 Zesty Paws foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Pedigree or Zesty Paws?

Zesty Paws scores higher: it averages 7.6 out of 10 across 71 scored foods, compared with 6.6 for Pedigree. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Pedigree and Zesty Paws?

Pedigree is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Zesty Paws is made by Zesty Paws, which is owned by Health & Happiness (H&H) Group.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Zesty Paws has 71 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 49 for Pedigree.

Where is each brand based?

Pedigree is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Zesty Paws is based in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Have Pedigree or Zesty Paws been recalled?

Pedigree has 1 recall on record in the KibbleLab database; Zesty Paws has no recalls. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

See the full profiles: Pedigree and Zesty Paws .

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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 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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