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Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanySourcing and Manufacturing
Type of food
Dog Dry Food, Dog Wet Food, Cat Dry Food, Cat Wet Food, Dog Fresh Frozen FoodPros
- Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
- Affordable
- All animal protein comes from animal sourced ingredients
Cons
- Lower than average protein content
- The brand has been previously recalled
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 & Pollux Dog food Cost
We’ve compared Castor & Pollux dog food to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Brand Price | Market Price Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Dog Dry Food | $4.70/oz | $2.63/oz | +$2.07/oz |
Dog Wet Food | $0.36/oz | $0.42/oz | -$0.06/oz |
Dog Fresh Frozen Food | $2.25/oz | $6.06/oz | -$3.81/oz |
Castor & Pollux dog food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Castor & Pollux Nutrient Profile comparison
We’ve compared Castor & Pollux dog food to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Dog Dry Food
Brand Avg | Market Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Protein | 31.78% | 30.32% | +1.46% |
Fat | 17.05% | 16.03% | +1.02% |
Fiber | 4.69% | 5.21% | -0.52% |
Dog Wet Food
Brand Avg | Market Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Protein | 36.77% | 44.44% | -7.67% |
Fat | 18.56% | 21.94% | -3.38% |
Fiber | 5.64% | 7.40% | -1.76% |
Dog Fresh Frozen Food
Brand Avg | Market Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Protein | 46.81% | 44.39% | +2.42% |
Fat | 14.89% | 27.44% | -12.55% |
Fiber | 3.19% | 4.94% | -1.75% |
All of Castor & Pollux dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Castor & Pollux since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Castor & Pollux, Merrick - Beef dog treat varieties (05/23/2018)
Date: | 05/23/2018 |
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Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
Product Description: | Beef dog treat varieties |
Recall Reason: | Ingredient Level |
Castor & Pollux, Merrick - Beef dog treat varieties (03/27/2020)
Date: | 03/27/2020 |
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Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
Product Description: | Beef dog treat varieties |
Recall Reason: | Ingredient Level |
Castor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Grass-Fed Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe with Raw Bites Dry Dog Food
Castor & Pollux PRISTINE Grain-Free Grass-Fed Beef Bone Broth Seasoned With Turmeric Dog Food Topper
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FAQ
Who owns Castor & Pollux dog food?
Castor & Pollux is owned by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.
Where is Castor & Pollux dog food made?
Castor & Pollux is manufactured in the United States .
Is Castor & Pollux AAFCO approved?
Not, all of Castor & Pollux recipes are AAFCO approved, the following recipes are not AAFCO approved.
Has Castor & Pollux dog food been recalled?
Castor & Pollux has been recalled 2 times in the years 2018, and 2020.