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Cat Chow Cat Food Review
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Dry Cat Food
Ratings
57%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 55%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 56%
? 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 9%
? 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 92%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 90%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
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
Brand Overview
Cat Chow is a Purina brand that strives to offer a wide variety of wet and dry recipes with the needs of different life stages and conditions in mind. Cat chow’s product line includes naturals, indoor recipes, complete recipes, grain-free cat food, and two varieties of kitten chow.
How Much Does Cat Chow Cat Food Cost
We’ve compared Cat Chow cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Cat Chow Dry Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$1.76
$4.82
-63%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.11
$0.39
-73%
Price per day
$0.06
$0.24
-75%
Cat Chow Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
Cat Chow Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Cat Chow 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
37.37%
38.63%
-3%
DM Fat
12.50%
16.64%
-25%
DM Fiber
4.52%
5.22%
-13%
DM Carb
45.60%
38.21%
+19%
All of Cat Chow cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Cat Chow Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Cat Chow is owned by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.
Where is Cat Chow cat food made?
Cat Chow is manufactured in the United States .
Is Cat Chow AAFCO approved?
Yes, all of Cat Chow recipes are AAFCO approved.
Has Cat Chow cat food been recalled?
Cat Chow has been recalled 1 times in the years 2011.
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