Primal Cat Food Reviews 2022 (0 recipes)

Primal Cat Food Review

Company HQ

Fairfield, California

Parent company

Primal Pet Foods Inc.

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Ratings

58%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 80%

? 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 5%

? 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 47%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 75%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 70%

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Pros

High protein content
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
The brand has been previously recalled
Price is above market average

Brand Overview

Primal Pet Foods offers raw diets for cats and dogs. The company’s product line features raw frozen patties and nuggets, as well as freeze-dried nuggets. Primal Pet Foods are available in a variety of flavors including uncommon options such as quail, rabbit, duck, and venison.

How Much Does Primal Cat Food Cost

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

Freeze-Dried Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$2.98	$2.92	+2%
Price per 100 kcal	$2.42	$2.29	+6%
Price per day	$1.45	$1.37	+6%

Primal Freeze-Dried Cat Food is priced above the average market price for cat food.

Primal Nutrient Profile Comparison

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

Freeze-Dried Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	50.15%	48.50%	+3%
DM Fat	24.04%	26.84%	-10%
DM Fiber	4.75%	4.67%	+2%
DM Carb	21.06%	19.42%	+8%

All of Primal cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

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

Primal - Cat Food (05/28/2011) -+

Date:	05/28/2011
Company Name:	Primal Pet Foods Inc.
Product Description:	Cat Food
Recall Reason:	Salmonella

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Primal - Cat food-Feline Turkey Raw Frozen Formula (03/13/2015) -+

Date:	03/13/2015
Company Name:	Primal Pet Foods Inc.
Product Description:	Cat food-Feline Turkey Raw Frozen Formula
Recall Reason:	low thiamine level

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Primal - Freeze Dried Pet Food (12/22/2017) -+

Date:	12/22/2017
Company Name:	Primal Pet Foods Inc.
Product Description:	Freeze Dried Pet Food
Recall Reason:	Bone grind size too large

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Explore All Reviews of Primal Cat Food Recipes

Overall Score

66%

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Primal Rabbit Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Cost per day $1.88

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Overall Score

64%

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Primal Chicken & Salmon Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Cost per day $1.25

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Overall Score

64%

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Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Cost per day $1.66

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Overall Score

63%

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Primal Pork Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Cost per day $1.25

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Overall Score

62%

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Primal Turkey Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Cost per day $1.30

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Overall Score

58%

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Primal Beef & Salmon Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Cost per day $1.16

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Overall Score

55%

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Primal Duck Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Cost per day $1.65

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FAQ

Who owns Primal cat food?

Primal is owned by Primal Pet Foods Inc..

Where is Primal cat food made?

Primal is manufactured in the United States .

Is Primal AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Primal recipes are AAFCO approved.

Has Primal cat food been recalled?

Primal has been recalled 3 times in the years 2011, 2015, and 2017.

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