BRAND
Authority
RECIPES REVIEWED
21
AVG PROTEIN, DM
29.2%
AVG STARCH
39%
FDA RECALLS
None
DEEP DIVE
Inside The Authority Range
Protein runs lower than the average food we review (29.2% vs 31.9% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is higher than average, at 39% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (91% across the site).
5% of recipes are grain-free.
NUTRITION
How The Range Measures Up
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 1,774 foods we review
Protein, dry matter
29%
26% to 33%
15%site avg 32%50%
Fat, dry matter
16%
10% to 24%
5%site avg 16%30%
Starch, as fed
39%
28% to 46%
10%site avg 34%60%
Kcal per cup
369
309 to 434
250site avg 390600
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
INGREDIENTS
What Goes In The Bowl
Chicken
76%
58%
Egg
48%
31%
Fish
29%
43%
Turkey
19%
23%
Beef
5%
14%
Lamb
5%
16%
Duck
5%
8%
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
Ingredients Some Owners Avoid
By-products
0%
14%
Artificial colors
0%
2%
Chemical preservatives
0%
12%
Corn
81%
20%
Wheat
24%
15%
Soy
67%
11%
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
LIFE STAGE
- Adult9
- Puppy5
- All Life Stages4
- Senior3
BREED SIZE
- All Breeds12
- Large Breed6
- Small Breed3
SPECIAL DIETS
- Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)1
THE COMPANY
About Authority
- Owner
- PetSmart
- Ownership
- Subsidiary of a private company
- Headquarters
- Phoenix, AZ
Who Makes It
Authority is PetSmart's private-label brand of dog and cat food and treats, and PetSmart is its only seller. Its dog food lines include Everyday Health, Sensitive Stomach & Skin, Digestive Support and Healthy Weight. PetSmart says the formulas are science-backed, developed with veterinarians and pet nutritionists, and made with no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or chicken by-product meal. 1, 2
Where It Is Made
Authority labels say the food is made in the US, but the brand does not publicly name the plants that produce it. As a retailer, PetSmart has the food made by outside manufacturers rather than in plants of its own. 3, 4, 5
History
PetSmart was founded in 1986 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. It began making private-label cat and dog food brands in 1992. BC Partners led a group that took PetSmart private in 2015. 6
Worth Knowing
In March 2007, several Authority wet dog and cat foods were recalled as part of the Menu Foods melamine recall. Review sites list no other Authority recalls since then. 2, 3
- petsmart.com/featured-brands/authority
- petful.com/brands/authority-recall
- dogster.com/dog-nutrition/authority-dog-food-review
- dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/authority-dog-food-dry
- dogsguide.blog/who-makes-authority-dog-food-manufacturer
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PetSmart
Researched from the sources above. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
RECALL HISTORY // AUTHORITY
No FDA Recalls On Record
We have not matched any FDA recall to Authority. We check the FDA feed daily. See the recall log
NEWS & PRESS
What Authority Has Announced
SEP 4, 2025
NEWS
PetSmart Invites Community to Support PetSmart Charities Pet Hunger Awareness Day
PetSmart said it would donate $1 to PetSmart Charities for every bag of Authority or Simply Nourish dry dog or cat food bought on September 27 and 28, 2025, as part of a campaign for Pet Hunger Awareness Day. PR Newswire (PetSmart)
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