Methodology
A repeatable framework for comparing pet foods and supplements.
The scoring model blends nutrient balance, ingredient quality, digestibility, compliance, processing method, functional additives, recall context, and red-flag ingredients.
Nutritional profile
Protein, fat, fiber, moisture, and estimated carbs shape the broad nutritional positioning.
Ingredient quality
Source transparency, additive restraint, and species-appropriate formulation matter heavily.
Digestibility
Everyday feeding practicality matters because tolerance drives outcomes in the real world.
Compliance
AAFCO and FEDIAF statements are used as trust signals, but they are not the whole story.
Processing and safety
Processing method, label transparency, and recall context shape the trust profile of a product.
Functional additives
Omega-3s, probiotics, glucosamine, taurine, and similar ingredients are judged by relevance and clarity.
Editorial verdict
Expert-style summaries explain where numbers alone fail to capture context.
Trust and transparency
Methodology pages exist so users can understand why iPickPet reached a verdict, not just see the score.
See methodology in comparison
Inspect how score dimensions surface inside the side-by-side tool.
Review ingredient logic
Understand how beneficial, neutral, and questionable ingredients are classified.
Browse needs hubs
See how life stage and special-need context intersects with the scoring system.