Is Rachael Ray Nutrish good?

We graded 3 Rachael Ray Nutrish products (dry dog foods, wet dog foods, dry cat foods). The best is Indoor Complete Chicken, Lentils & Salmon at 75/100, grade B, ranked 12 of 15 dry cat foods. Its other products score between 68 and 73.

  1. Rachael Ray NutrishIndoor Complete Chicken, Lentils & SalmonDry cat foodSafety30/30Nutrition14/25Owners21.5/30Value9.9/15$1.12 per 1,000 kcal
  2. Rachael Ray NutrishReal Chicken & Veggies RecipeDry dog foodSafety30/30Nutrition14/25Owners19/30Value10.4/15$0.86 per 1,000 kcal
  3. Rachael Ray NutrishSavory Favorites Variety Pack (tubs)Wet dog foodSafety30/30Nutrition14/25Owners19/30Value4.7/15$0.27 per oz

Recall history

We found no recalls for Rachael Ray Nutrish brand lines since 2016. Older and less related recalls count for less in our grades.

Who makes it and WSAVA nutrition standards

Rachael Ray Nutrish is made by J.M. Smucker pet foods (sold to Post Holdings in 2023). Here is how it answered the WSAVA questions, as reported by the Pet Nutrition Alliance:

  • Employs a full-time nutritionist with a PhD in animal nutrition.
  • Owns 50% of the plants that make its food and uses a contract manufacturer for the rest.
  • Answered the survey and shared nutrient data on request.
  • No in-house research program publishing in peer-reviewed journals that we could find.

Questions

Is Rachael Ray Nutrish a good brand?

We graded 3 Rachael Ray Nutrish products (dry dog foods, wet dog foods, dry cat foods). The best is Indoor Complete Chicken, Lentils & Salmon at 75/100, grade B, ranked 12 of 15 dry cat foods. Its other products score between 68 and 73. Grades compare each product with other best-sellers in the same category.

Has Rachael Ray Nutrish had a recall?

We found no recalls for Rachael Ray Nutrish brand lines since 2016.

Who makes Rachael Ray Nutrish?

J.M. Smucker pet foods (sold to Post Holdings in 2023).

Does Rachael Ray Nutrish meet WSAVA guidelines?

WSAVA doesn't approve brands, but it lists questions owners should ask a pet food maker. J.M. Smucker pet foods (sold to Post Holdings in 2023) answered them and scores 14 of 25 on our nutrition standards check.

Prices, ratings and recalls checked October 2026. How we grade.