Pure Balance Dog Food Review

Made by Walmart house brand (Ainsworth / J.M. Smucker) in US.

Average score: 66/100 across 22 dog food products.

Walmart-exclusive; co-manufactured.

Top Pure Balance products

1. Chicken & Pea Recipe Dog Food — 84/100
2. Pure Balance Grain Free Chicken and Pea Recipe — 82/100
3. Pure Balance Pro+ Small Breed Chicken & Pea — 82/100
4. Pure Balance Beef, Vegetables and Brown Rice Stew — 67/100
5. Pure Balance Chicken, Vegetables and Brown Rice Stew — 67/100

Frequently asked questions

Who makes Pure Balance pet food?

Pure Balance is manufactured by Walmart house brand (Ainsworth / J.M. Smucker).

Where is Pure Balance made?

Pure Balance pet food is made in US.

Is Pure Balance WSAVA-aligned?

Pure Balance is not on our WSAVA-aligned shortlist. That doesn't automatically mean the food is poor quality — many strong brands haven't pursued WSAVA recognition — but it means we lack independent confirmation of feeding-trial validation and on-staff veterinary nutritionist staffing.

Has Pure Balance ever been recalled?

We haven't matched any Pure Balance products to current FDA recall records. Note that absence of matches isn't a guarantee of no recall history — older recalls may not be in the current feed.

How does Pure Balance score in our analysis?

Pure Balance averages 66/100 across 22 products in our catalog. Individual product scores combine ingredient quality, AAFCO compliance, and controversial-additive severity. See the methodology page for the full algorithm.

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