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Pinnacle Dog Food Review
Company HQ
Walnut Creek, California
Parent company
Central Garden and Pet Company, Inc.
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Dry Dog Food, Wet Dog Food
Ratings
63%
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This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database.
Nutrient Value 47%
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Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more.
Quality of Ingredients 66%
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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%
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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 67%
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This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers.
Customer Experience 57%
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Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value.
Manufacturing Method 43%
To our knowledge, Pinnacle 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
Pinnacle dog food is made in the USA, with premium ingredients including protein sourced from USA, New Zealand, Canada, and France. There are wet and dry recipes available, including limited ingredient diets. Pinnacle dog food features salmon, trout, chicken, duck, and turkey as primary ingredients.
How Much Does Pinnacle Dog Food Cost
We’ve compared Pinnacle dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Dry Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$3.21
$3.43
-6%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.19
$0.22
-13%
Price per day
$0.11
$0.13
-15%
Pinnacle Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Wet Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.21
$0.36
-42%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.64
$1.32
-51%
Price per day
$0.38
$0.79
-52%
Pinnacle Wet Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Pinnacle Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Pinnacle dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Dry Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
33.33%
30.03%
+11%
DM Fat
16.67%
16.01%
+4%
DM Fiber
7.22%
5.37%
+34%
DM Carb
42.78%
47.69%
-10%
Wet Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
34.09%
42.92%
-21%
DM Fat
29.55%
22.91%
+29%
DM Fiber
6.82%
7.10%
-4%
DM Carb
29.55%
26.32%
+12%
All of Pinnacle dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Pinnacle Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Pinnacle is owned by Central Garden and Pet Company, Inc..
Where is Pinnacle dog food made?
Pinnacle is manufactured in the United States .
Is Pinnacle AAFCO approved?
Yes, all of Pinnacle recipes are AAFCO approved.
Has Pinnacle dog food been recalled?
No Pinnacle has never been recalled.
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Walnut Creek, California 
Who owns Pinnacle dog food?
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