Protein Boost vs Purina Moist & Meaty
Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited (owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)), and Purina Moist & Meaty by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and both make food for dogs. On KibbleLab, Protein Boost averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 5.9 for Purina Moist & Meaty. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Purina Moist & Meaty is not.
Protein Boost and Purina Moist & Meaty compared
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| Manufacturer | K9 Natural Foods Limited | Nestlé Purina PetCare |
| Parent company | KKR (Natural Pet Food Group) | Nestlé S.A. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Christchurch, New Zealand | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Products listed | 13 | 2 |
| Serves | Dogs | Dogs |
Price tierA relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost. |
$$$$ | $$ |
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 |
ScoreThe 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 . |
8.6 (avg of 13) | 5.9 (avg of 2) |
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | Amazon Check prices on Amazon | Amazon Check prices on Amazon |
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Protein Boost vs Purina Moist & Meaty: how they compare
Scores
Protein Boost scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 5.9 across 2 for Purina Moist & Meaty. 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
Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group), based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 2006. Purina Moist & Meaty is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Purina Moist & Meaty is not. KibbleLab lists 13 Protein Boost foods and 2 Purina Moist & Meaty foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Protein Boost or Purina Moist & Meaty?
Protein Boost scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 5.9 for Purina Moist & Meaty. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Protein Boost and Purina Moist & Meaty?
Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, which is owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group). Purina Moist & Meaty is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Protein Boost has 13 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 2 for Purina Moist & Meaty.
Where is each brand based?
Protein Boost is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Purina Moist & Meaty is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Are Protein Boost or Purina Moist & Meaty PSC Accredited?
Protein Boost 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 Protein Boost or Purina Moist & Meaty been recalled?
Neither Protein Boost nor Purina Moist & Meaty has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
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