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Primal vs SquarePet

Primal is made by Primal Pet Foods, Inc. (owned by Pure Treats, Inc.), and SquarePet is branded by SquarePet Nutrition and made by third-party co-packers, and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, SquarePet averages 8.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.6 for Primal. Primal is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; SquarePet is not.

Primal and SquarePet compared

Primal SquarePet
Manufacturer Primal Pet Foods, Inc. SquarePet Nutrition
Parent company Pure Treats, Inc. Independent
Founded 2001 2018
Headquarters Abilene, Texas, USA Austin, 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 Co-packer
Made in United States United States
Manufacturing region Texas Missouri
Products listed 37 12
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 37) 8.7 (avg of 12)
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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Primal vs SquarePet: how they compare

Scores

SquarePet scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.7 out of 10 across 12 scored foods, compared with 8.6 across 37 for Primal. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.

Who makes them

Primal is made by Primal Pet Foods, Inc., owned by Pure Treats, Inc., based in Abilene, Texas, USA, founded in 2001. SquarePet is a brand of SquarePet Nutrition, based in Austin, Texas, USA, founded in 2018. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in United States.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Primal is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; SquarePet is not. KibbleLab lists 37 Primal foods and 12 SquarePet foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Primal or SquarePet?

SquarePet scores higher: it averages 8.7 out of 10 across 12 scored foods, compared with 8.6 for Primal. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Who makes Primal and SquarePet?

Primal is made by Primal Pet Foods, Inc., which is owned by Pure Treats, Inc. SquarePet is a brand of SquarePet Nutrition. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in United States.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Primal has 37 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 12 for SquarePet.

Where is each brand based?

Primal is based in Abilene, Texas, USA. SquarePet is based in Austin, Texas, USA.

Are Primal or SquarePet PSC Accredited?

Primal 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 Primal or SquarePet been recalled?

Neither Primal nor SquarePet 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: Primal and SquarePet .

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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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