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Dave's Pet Food Cat Food Review

Company HQ

LocationAgawam, Massachusetts us-flag

Parent company

Dave’s Pet Food

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

Type of food

Wet Cat Food, Dry Cat 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 68%
? 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 44%
? 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 69%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 56%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 51%
Pros
  • 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

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 AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.52$0.57-9%
Price per 100 kcal$1.93$2.09-8%
Price per day$1.16$1.25-7%

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 AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$3.42$4.85-29%
Price per 100 kcal$0.26$0.36-28%
Price per day$0.16$0.22-27%

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 AvgMarket 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 AvgMarket 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 - Dog Food (12/01/2015) -+
Date:12/01/2015
Company Name:Dave's Pet Food
Product Description:Dog Food
Recall Reason:Off odor
Dave's Pet Food - ‎95% Premium beef cans (06/12/2018) -+
Date:06/12/2018
Company Name:Dave's Pet Food
Product Description:‎95% Premium beef cans
Recall Reason:Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Thyroid Hormone

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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Dave's Pet Food cat food?

Dave's Pet Food is owned by Dave’s Pet Food.

faq-item-image Where is Dave's Pet Food cat food made?

Dave's Pet Food is manufactured in the United States us-flag.

faq-item-image Has Dave's Pet Food cat food been recalled?

Dave's Pet Food has been recalled 2 times in the years 2015, and 2018.

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