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Pulsar vs Summit

Pulsar is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc., and Summit by Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc. On KibbleLab, Pulsar and Summit both average 8.1 out of 10. Summit is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Pulsar is not.

Pulsar and Summit compared

Pulsar Summit
Manufacturer Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc.
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 2006 1999
Headquarters Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Products listed 7 6
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 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, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
8.1 (avg of 7) 8.1 (avg of 6)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Pulsar vs Summit: how they compare

Scores

Pulsar and Summit average the same KibbleLab score, 8.1 out of 10, across 7 and 6 scored foods. 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. Summit is made by Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc., an independent maker, based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1999.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Summit is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Pulsar is not. KibbleLab lists 7 Pulsar foods and 6 Summit foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Pulsar or Summit?

Pulsar and Summit average the same KibbleLab score, 8.1 out of 10.

Who makes Pulsar and Summit?

Pulsar is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. Summit is made by Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Pulsar has 7 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 6 for Summit.

Where is each brand based?

Pulsar is based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. Summit is based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.

Are Pulsar or Summit PSC Accredited?

Summit 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 Pulsar or Summit been recalled?

Neither Pulsar nor Summit has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

See the full profiles: Pulsar and Summit .

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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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