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Summit vs Temptations

Summit is made by Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc., and Temptations by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated). On KibbleLab, Summit averages 8.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.1 for Temptations. Summit is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Temptations is not.

Summit and Temptations compared

Summit Temptations
Manufacturer Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc. Mars Petcare
Parent company Independent Mars, Incorporated
Founded 1999 1935
Headquarters Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ)
Products listed 6 56
Serves Cats & dogs Cats
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.
Yes 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 6) 7.1 (avg of 56)
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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Summit vs Temptations: how they compare

Scores

Summit scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.1 out of 10 across 6 scored foods, compared with 7.1 across 56 for Temptations. 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

Summit is made by Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc., an independent maker, based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1999. Temptations is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Summit is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Temptations is not. KibbleLab lists 6 Summit foods and 56 Temptations foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Summit or Temptations?

Summit scores higher: it averages 8.1 out of 10 across 6 scored foods, compared with 7.1 for Temptations. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Summit and Temptations?

Summit is made by Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc. Temptations is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Temptations has 56 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 6 for Summit.

Where is each brand based?

Summit is based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Temptations is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ).

Are Summit or Temptations 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 Summit or Temptations been recalled?

Neither Summit nor Temptations 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: Summit and Temptations .

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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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