Feed your pet well, without the guesswork
Choosing pet food shouldn’t mean hours of comparing labels, prices, and conflicting opinions. PetCarePaw exists to put it all in one place: a single score for each brand, and what it really costs to feed every day.
What we do
We score pet food brands out of 100 using one published method, then show the cost per day so you can compare foods on what you’ll actually pay.
- One method for every brand. Six weighted pillars: price and value, ingredient quality, nutrition and suitability, transparency, availability, and customer sentiment. See exactly how it works on our How we review page.
- Cost per day, not sticker price. A cheaper bag isn’t always cheaper to feed, and a pricier one isn’t always worse value.
- Plain language. You shouldn’t need a nutrition degree to understand a label. Start with our guide to how to read a pet food label.
What we believe
Honesty over hype. If a food scores poorly, we say so, even when it could earn us money.
There’s no single best food. The right choice depends on your pet’s size, age, health, and your budget. Our scores help you compare. They don’t decide for you.
Your vet knows your pet. We’re not a substitute for veterinary advice. For puppies, kittens, seniors, or pets with health conditions, talk to your vet before changing a diet.
How we work
We assess labels, published brand information, and pricing, and we score every brand the same way. [We buy the products we review / We don’t accept payment for reviews or higher scores.] We’re not a laboratory or a veterinary practice, so we don’t make medical claims or run clinical tests.
How we make money
Some links on PetCarePaw are affiliate links. If you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes a score or a ranking. Full details are in our affiliate disclosure.
Get in touch
Spotted an error, disagree with a score, or want us to look at a brand? Contact us. We read every message.