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Purina Cat Chow vs Wishbone

Purina Cat Chow is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and Wishbone by AAF (Asia) Ltd. On KibbleLab, Wishbone averages 8.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Purina Cat Chow. Purina Cat Chow makes food for cats, while Wishbone covers cats and dogs.

Purina Cat Chow and Wishbone compared

Purina Cat Chow Wishbone
Manufacturer Nestlé Purina PetCare AAF (Asia) Ltd.
Parent company Nestlé S.A. Independent
Founded 2001 2012
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA Auckland, New Zealand
Products listed 10 18
Serves Cats 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 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 .
7.7 (avg of 10) 8.1 (avg of 18)
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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Purina Cat Chow vs Wishbone: how they compare

Scores

Wishbone scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.1 out of 10 across 18 scored foods, compared with 7.7 across 10 for Purina Cat 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

Purina Cat Chow is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001. Wishbone is made by AAF (Asia) Ltd., an independent maker, based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2012.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 10 Purina Cat Chow foods and 18 Wishbone foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Purina Cat Chow or Wishbone?

Wishbone scores higher: it averages 8.1 out of 10 across 18 scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Purina Cat Chow. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Purina Cat Chow and Wishbone?

Purina Cat Chow is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A. Wishbone is made by AAF (Asia) Ltd.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Wishbone has 18 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 10 for Purina Cat Chow.

Where is each brand based?

Purina Cat Chow is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Wishbone is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Have Purina Cat Chow or Wishbone been recalled?

Neither Purina Cat Chow nor Wishbone 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: Purina Cat Chow and Wishbone .

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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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