Victor vs Wellness
Victor is made by Mid America Pet Food (owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners), and Wellness by Wellness Pet Company (owned by Clearlake Capital Group), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Victor averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Wellness.
Victor and Wellness compared
| Attribute |
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mid America Pet Food | Wellness Pet Company |
| Parent company | TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners | Clearlake Capital Group |
| Founded | 2007 | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA | Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA |
| Products listed | 38 | 259 |
| Serves | Cats & dogs | Cats & dogs |
Price tierA relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost. |
$$$$ | $$$$ |
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 | Yes |
ScoreThe 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 . |
8.3 (avg of 38) | 8.2 (avg of 259) |
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | Amazon Check prices on Amazon | Amazon Check prices on Amazon |
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Victor vs Wellness: how they compare
Scores
Victor scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 38 scored foods, compared with 8.2 across 259 for Wellness. 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
Victor is made by Mid America Pet Food, owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners, based in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA, founded in 2007. Wellness is made by Wellness Pet Company, owned by Clearlake Capital Group, based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA, founded in 2021.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Both are accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition. KibbleLab lists 38 Victor foods and 259 Wellness foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Victor or Wellness?
Victor scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 38 scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Wellness. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Victor and Wellness?
Victor is made by Mid America Pet Food, which is owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners. Wellness is made by Wellness Pet Company, which is owned by Clearlake Capital Group.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Wellness has 259 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 38 for Victor.
Where is each brand based?
Victor is based in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA. Wellness is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA.
Are Victor or Wellness PSC Accredited?
Both Victor and Wellness are PSC Accredited businesses. The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact.
Have Victor or Wellness been recalled?
Neither Victor nor Wellness has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
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