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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
59%
? 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 8%
? 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 52%
? 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%
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
The brand has been previously recalled
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.
Primal Freeze-Dried Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$3.06
$2.75
+11%
Price per 100 kcal
$2.46
$1.99
+24%
Price per day
$1.48
$1.19
+24%
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%
48.66%
+3%
DM Fat
24.04%
26.93%
-11%
DM Fiber
4.75%
5.52%
-14%
DM Carb
21.06%
18.57%
+13%
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 has been recalled 3 times in the years 2011, 2015, and 2017.
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Fairfield, California 
Primal Duck Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food 
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