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Castor & Pollux Cat Food Review

Company HQ

Amarillo, Texas

Parent company

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Dry Cat Food, Wet Cat Food, Dry Kitten Food, Wet Kitten Food

Ratings

59%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 65%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 72%

? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 53%

? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 49%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 65%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 48%

Where to Buy

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Pros

Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives

Cons

Some recipes contain plant-based protein
Lower than average protein content
The brand has been previously recalled
Price is above market average

Brand Overview

Castor & Pollux is an organic pet food brand that focuses on creating recipes for dogs and cats. The company distinguishes itself as “The only complete line of USDA organically certified pet food.” Castor & Pollux pet foods are made with responsibly sourced ingredients including grass fed beef and wild caught salmon.

How Much Does Castor & Pollux Cat Food Cost

We’ve compared Castor & Pollux cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Castor & Pollux Dry Cat Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$5.76	$4.42	+30%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.35	$0.28	+26%
Price per day	$0.21	$0.16	+31%

Castor & Pollux Dry Cat Food is priced above the average market price for cat food.

Castor & Pollux Wet Cat Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.61	$0.52	+17%
Price per 100 kcal	$2.09	$2.15	-2%
Price per day	$1.26	$1.29	-2%

Castor & Pollux Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Castor & Pollux Dry Kitten Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$6.93	$4.86	+43%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.42	$0.28	+51%
Price per day	$0.25	$0.17	+47%

Castor & Pollux Dry Kitten Food is priced above the average market price for cat food.

Castor & Pollux Wet Kitten Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.49	$0.50	-2%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.30	$1.66	-22%
Price per day	$0.78	$1.00	-22%

Castor & Pollux Wet Kitten Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Castor & Pollux Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Castor & Pollux cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Dry Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	38.21%	38.82%	-2%
DM Fat	15.73%	16.74%	-6%
DM Fiber	3.93%	5.11%	-23%
DM Carb	42.14%	38.00%	+11%

Wet Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	43.83%	52.90%	-17%
DM Fat	19.02%	17.74%	+7%
DM Fiber	5.84%	6.38%	-8%
DM Carb	19.19%	14.00%	+37%

Dry Kitten Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	35.96%	40.93%	-12%
DM Fat	15.73%	20.41%	-23%
DM Fiber	4.49%	4.05%	+11%
DM Carb	43.82%	32.98%	+33%

Wet Kitten Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	40.91%	50.77%	-19%
DM Fat	31.82%	24.53%	+30%
DM Fiber	4.55%	6.79%	-33%
DM Carb	13.18%	10.56%	+25%

All of Castor & Pollux cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Castor & Pollux Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Castor & Pollux - Beef dog treat varieties (05/23/2018) -+

Date:	05/23/2018
Company Name:	Merrick Pet Care
Product Description:	Beef dog treat varieties
Recall Reason:	Ingredient Level

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Overall Score

70%