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Polkadog vs Victor

Polkadog is made by Polkadog Inc. (owned by TAW Ventures), and Victor is made by Mid America Pet Food (owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Polkadog averages 9.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.4 for Victor.

Polkadog and Victor compared

Polkadog Victor
Manufacturer Polkadog Inc. Mid America Pet Food
Parent company TAW Ventures TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners
Founded 2002 2007
Headquarters Boston, Massachusetts, USA Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA
Manufacturing Whether a brand makes its own food in-house or has it produced by an outside contract manufacturer or co-packer.
In-house In-house
Made in United States United States
Manufacturing region Massachusetts Texas
Products listed 24 38
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 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 .
9.3 (avg of 24) 8.4 (avg of 38)
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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Polkadog vs Victor: how they compare

Scores

Polkadog scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 9.3 out of 10 across 24 scored foods, compared with 8.4 across 38 for Victor. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.

Who makes them

Polkadog is made by Polkadog Inc., owned by TAW Ventures, based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, founded in 2002. Victor is made by Mid America Pet Food, owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners, based in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA, founded in 2007.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Both are accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition. KibbleLab lists 24 Polkadog foods and 38 Victor foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Polkadog or Victor?

Polkadog scores higher: it averages 9.3 out of 10 across 24 scored foods, compared with 8.4 for Victor. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Who makes Polkadog and Victor?

Polkadog is made by Polkadog Inc., which is owned by TAW Ventures. Victor is made by Mid America Pet Food, which is owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Victor has 38 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 24 for Polkadog.

Where is each brand based?

Polkadog is based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Victor is based in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA.

Are Polkadog or Victor PSC Accredited?

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

Have Polkadog or Victor been recalled?

Neither Polkadog nor Victor 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: Polkadog and Victor .

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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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