Balance
Balance Pet Foods was established in 2008 as an independent manufacturer specializing in limited-ingredient and novel protein pet diets. In 2017, the company was acquired by Global Pet Nutrition Inc., a diversified animal feed conglomerate. Balance maintains its market position by focusing on veterinarian-formulated recipes and sourcing ingredients primarily from North American suppliers.
Balance's average Chowmark Score of 52 falls below our recommended threshold. Some products in this line have ingredient quality concerns or recall history that warrants closer attention. We recommend reviewing individual product scores and comparing against higher-scoring alternatives.