Born from founder Rob Downey’s years racing sled dogs in Alaska, Annamaet Petfoods makes U.S.-manufactured nutrition for dogs and cats, including food, treats, supplements and freeze-dried raw meals. The family-owned and operated company has developed its formulas since 1986 with input from staff nutritionists and a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, while using small-batch production and sustainable marine ingredients such as microalgae and MSC-certified fish. Its distinctive moose emblem reflects the sled-dog adventure and close family connection at the heart of the business.
National Animal Supplement Council Quality Seal
Marine Stewardship Council certification
Pet Sustainability Coalition membership
Compliance program
NASCQUALITYSEAL
Quality certification
MSC
Quality certification
Ainsworth Pet NutritionAinsworth Pet Nutrition is a fifth generation, primarily family-owned and operated company focused entirely on pets. The company makes multiple brands and types of dog and cat food, including the Rachael Ray Nutrish line, and manufactures all of its dry pet food in the United States using high quality, traceable ingredients.MEADVILLE, PA
Grandma Mae's Country NaturalsFounded in 2007 by a group of independent pet-store owners, Grandma Mae’s Country Naturals makes dog and cat food, treats, and related pet nutrition products for neighborhood stores. The small-business-owned brand uses a low-temperature, slow-cooking process and makes its kibble in rural upstate New York, with nearly all ingredients sourced from the United States. Its cat formulas are specifically designed to support long-term urinary tract health, while every batch is tested by an outside laboratory before release.NEW YORK, NY
Health ExtensionSince 1963, three generations of the Gruber family have built Health Extension around making pet food for dogs and cats, including small-batch, US-made recipes. Based in Hauppauge, New York, the company is especially distinctive for its gently cooked dog food, prepared in bone broth and sold in shelf-stable, ready-to-serve pouches rather than requiring freezing or thawing. Its recipes use more than 30 superfoods and undergo over 140 quality checkpoints, with veterinarian-formulated options designed to provide complete and balanced nutrition.HAUPPAUGE, NY
VēRUS Pet FoodsFamily- and veteran-owned since 1993, VēRUS Pet Foods makes holistic dog and cat food with carefully sourced ingredients, including freeze-dried live probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids. Its formulas are produced at an EU-certified facility and are designed around nutrient conversion and complete nutritional needs for pets at different life stages. VēRUS says it has never been involved in a recall.BELCAMP, MD