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Purina ONE vs Tartar Shield

Purina ONE is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and Tartar Shield by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc., and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Purina ONE averages 8.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Tartar Shield. Purina ONE meets WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer, while Tartar Shield does not.

Purina ONE and Tartar Shield compared

Purina ONE Tartar Shield
Manufacturer Nestlé Purina PetCare Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc.
Parent company Nestlé S.A. Independent
Founded 2001 2002
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA Noblesville, Indiana, USA
Products listed 69 8
Serves Cats & 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.
Yes 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 .
8.1 (avg of 69) 7.6 (avg of 8)
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 ONE vs Tartar Shield: how they compare

Scores

Purina ONE scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.1 out of 10 across 69 scored foods, compared with 7.6 across 8 for Tartar Shield. 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 ONE is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001. Tartar Shield is made by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc., an independent maker, based in Noblesville, Indiana, USA, founded in 2002.

Standards and range

Purina ONE meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria, while Tartar Shield does not. KibbleLab lists 69 Purina ONE foods and 8 Tartar Shield foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Purina ONE or Tartar Shield?

Purina ONE scores higher: it averages 8.1 out of 10 across 69 scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Tartar Shield. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Purina ONE and Tartar Shield?

Purina ONE is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A. Tartar Shield is made by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Purina ONE has 69 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 8 for Tartar Shield.

Where is each brand based?

Purina ONE is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Tartar Shield is based in Noblesville, Indiana, USA.

Do Purina ONE and Tartar Shield meet WSAVA criteria?

Purina ONE meets WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer; Tartar Shield does not, based on public information. WSAVA publishes criteria; it does not certify or endorse brands.

Have Purina ONE or Tartar Shield been recalled?

Neither Purina ONE nor Tartar Shield 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 ONE and Tartar Shield .

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KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either brand. KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through links. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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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