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Puppy Chow vs VetSelect Pet

Puppy Chow is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and VetSelect Pet by Sunshine Mills, Inc., and both make food for dogs. On KibbleLab, VetSelect Pet averages 7.8 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 6.8 for Puppy Chow. VetSelect Pet's maker dates to 1947, while Puppy Chow's launched in 2001.

Puppy Chow and VetSelect Pet compared

Puppy Chow VetSelect Pet
Manufacturer Nestlé Purina PetCare Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Parent company Nestlé S.A. Independent
Founded 2001 1947
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA Red Bay, Alabama, USA
Products listed 1 2
Serves Dogs 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 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, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
6.8 (avg of 1) 7.8 (avg of 2)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy Amazon Amazon

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Puppy Chow vs VetSelect Pet: how they compare

Scores

VetSelect Pet scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.8 out of 10 across 2 scored foods, compared with 6.8 across 1 for Puppy Chow. 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

Puppy Chow is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001. VetSelect Pet is made by Sunshine Mills, Inc., an independent maker, based in Red Bay, Alabama, USA, founded in 1947.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 1 Puppy Chow food and 2 VetSelect Pet foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Puppy Chow or VetSelect Pet?

VetSelect Pet scores higher: it averages 7.8 out of 10 across 2 scored foods, compared with 6.8 for Puppy Chow. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Puppy Chow and VetSelect Pet?

Puppy Chow is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A. VetSelect Pet is made by Sunshine Mills, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

VetSelect Pet has 2 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 1 for Puppy Chow.

Where is each brand based?

Puppy Chow is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. VetSelect Pet is based in Red Bay, Alabama, USA.

Have Puppy Chow or VetSelect Pet been recalled?

Neither Puppy Chow nor VetSelect Pet 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: Puppy Chow and VetSelect Pet .

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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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