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Castor and Pollux Dog Food Review

Company HQ

LocationAmarillo, Texas us-flag

Parent company

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

Type of food

Wet Dog Food

Ratings

68%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 64%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 66%
? 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 100%
? 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 64%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 64%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%
Pros
  • To our knowledge, Castor and Pollux has never had a product recall
  • Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
  • Affordable
  • All protein comes from animal sourced ingredients
  • All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
  • Lower than average protein content

Brand Overview

Castor & Pollux is an organic pet food brand that focuses on creating recipes for dogs and cats. The company distinguishes itself as “The only complete line of USDA organically certified pet food.” Castor & Pollux pet foods are made with responsibly sourced ingredients including grass fed beef and wild caught salmon.

How Much Does Castor and Pollux Dog Food Cost

We’ve compared Castor and Pollux dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Castor and Pollux Wet Dog Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.28$0.43-35%
Price per 100 kcal$1.22$1.36-10%
Price per day$0.73$0.81-10%

Castor and Pollux Wet Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Castor and Pollux Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Castor and Pollux dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Wet Dog Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 42.11% 42.89% -2%
DM Fat 21.05% 22.28% -6%
DM Fiber 7.37% 7.40% -0%
DM Carb 29.47% 26.34% +12%

All of Castor and Pollux dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Castor and Pollux Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Castor and Pollux has never been recalled.

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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Castor and Pollux dog food?

Castor and Pollux is owned by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.

faq-item-image Where is Castor and Pollux dog food made?

Castor and Pollux is manufactured in the United States us-flag.

faq-item-image Is Castor and Pollux AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Castor and Pollux recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image Has Castor and Pollux dog food been recalled?

No Castor and Pollux has never been recalled.

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