Pulsar vs Rachael Ray Nutrish
Pulsar is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc., and Rachael Ray Nutrish by Post Holdings Pet Brands (owned by Post Holdings, Inc.). On KibbleLab, Pulsar averages 8.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.4 for Rachael Ray Nutrish. Pulsar makes food for dogs, while Rachael Ray Nutrish covers cats and dogs.
Pulsar and Rachael Ray Nutrish compared
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| Manufacturer | Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. | Post Holdings Pet Brands |
| Parent company | Independent | Post Holdings, Inc. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Products listed | 7 | 41 |
| Serves | Dogs | Cats & 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. |
No | 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 . |
8.1 (avg of 7) | 7.4 (avg of 41) |
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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Pulsar vs Rachael Ray Nutrish: how they compare
Scores
Pulsar scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.1 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 7.4 across 41 for Rachael Ray Nutrish. 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
Pulsar is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc., an independent maker, based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada, founded in 2006. Rachael Ray Nutrish is made by Post Holdings Pet Brands, owned by Post Holdings, Inc., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2023.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 7 Pulsar foods and 41 Rachael Ray Nutrish foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Pulsar or Rachael Ray Nutrish?
Pulsar scores higher: it averages 8.1 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 7.4 for Rachael Ray Nutrish. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Pulsar and Rachael Ray Nutrish?
Pulsar is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. Rachael Ray Nutrish is made by Post Holdings Pet Brands, which is owned by Post Holdings, Inc.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Rachael Ray Nutrish has 41 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Pulsar.
Where is each brand based?
Pulsar is based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. Rachael Ray Nutrish is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Have Pulsar or Rachael Ray Nutrish been recalled?
Neither Pulsar nor Rachael Ray Nutrish 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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