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Dave's Pet Food Cat Food Review
Company HQ
Agawam, Massachusetts
Parent company
Dave’s Pet Food
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Wet Cat Food, Dry Cat Food
Ratings
62%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 70%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 74%
? 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 41%
? 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 74%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 60%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%
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
Dave’s Pet Food is the brainchild of a pet supply store owner who wanted to offer nutritious, premium pet food at an affordable price. At first, the brand was only available locally. These days, it can be found at a number of retail locations and online. Dave’s Pet Food offers a wide variety of flavors and formulas for cats and dogs, including grain-free options and food for dogs and cats on restricted diets.
How Much Does Dave's Pet Food Cat Food Cost
We’ve compared Dave's Pet Food cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Dave's Pet Food Wet Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.54
$0.57
-5%
Price per 100 kcal
$2.08
$2.41
-14%
Price per day
$1.25
$1.44
-13%
Dave's Pet Food Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
Dave's Pet Food Dry Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$3.37
$4.82
-30%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.26
$0.39
-34%
Price per day
$0.16
$0.24
-33%
Dave's Pet Food Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
Dave's Pet Food Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Dave's Pet Food cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Wet Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
45.34%
53.21%
-15%
DM Fat
18.80%
17.63%
+7%
DM Fiber
7.96%
6.56%
+21%
DM Carb
16.78%
14.04%
+20%
Dry Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
37.78%
38.63%
-2%
DM Fat
17.78%
16.64%
+7%
DM Fiber
3.89%
5.22%
-25%
DM Carb
33.47%
38.21%
-12%
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Dave's Pet Food Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Dave's Pet Food has been recalled 2 times in the years 2015, and 2018.
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