Castor & Pollux Dog Food Reviews 2021 (46 recipes)

53%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 43%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 69%

? 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 39%

? 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 71%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 47%

Company HQ

Amarillo, Texas

Parent company

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Dog Dry Food, Dog Wet Food, Senior Dog Dry Food, Cat Dry Food, Cat Wet Food, Kitten Dry Food, Kitten Wet Food, Puppy Dry Food

Where to Buy

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Pros

Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
All animal protein comes from animal sourced ingredients

Cons

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

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
Dog Dry Food	$4.55/lb	$2.49/lb	+$2.06/lb
Dog Wet Food	$0.36/oz	$0.31/oz	+$0.05/oz
Senior Dog Dry Food	$5.00/lb	$2.51/lb	+$2.49/lb

Castor & Pollux dog food is priced above 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
Protein	32.28%	30.10%	+2.18%
Fat	17.26%	15.92%	+1.34%
Fiber	4.54%	5.27%	-0.73%

Dog Wet Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	+- From the Avg
Protein	40.26%	43.26%	-3.00%
Fat	23.32%	22.89%	+0.43%
Fiber	6.56%	6.99%	-0.43%

Senior Dog Dry Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	+- From the Avg
Protein	29.21%	28.36%	+0.85%
Fat	15.17%	13.52%	+1.65%
Fiber	5.62%	5.43%	+0.19%

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) -+