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Primal Dog Food Review

Company HQ

LocationFairfield, California us-flag

Parent company

Primal Pet Foods Inc.

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

Type of food

Freeze-Dried Dog Food

Ratings

48%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 55%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 56%
? 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 11%
? 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 34%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 63%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 70%

Where to Buy

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Pros
  • All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
  • Some recipes contain plant-based protein
  • Lower than average protein content
  • The brand has been previously recalled
  • Price is above market average

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 Dog Food Cost

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

Primal Freeze-Dried Dog Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$2.91$2.65+10%
Price per 100 kcal$1.82$1.19+54%
Price per day$1.09$0.71+54%

Primal Freeze-Dried Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Primal Nutrient Profile Comparison

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

Freeze-Dried Dog Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 43.95% 44.23% -1%
DM Fat 22.78% 26.20% -13%
DM Fiber 5.13% 4.67% +10%
DM Carb 28.14% 24.63% +14%

Recall History

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

Primal - Cat Food (05/28/2011) -+
Date:05/28/2011
Company Name:Primal Pet Foods Inc.
Product Description:Cat Food
Recall Reason:Salmonella
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Primal - Cat food-Feline Turkey Raw Frozen Formula (03/13/2015) -+
Date:03/13/2015
Company Name:Primal Pet Foods Inc.
Product Description:Cat food-Feline Turkey Raw Frozen Formula
Recall Reason:low thiamine level
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Primal - Freeze Dried Pet Food (12/22/2017) -+
Date:12/22/2017
Company Name:Primal Pet Foods Inc.
Product Description:Freeze Dried Pet Food
Recall Reason:Bone grind size too large
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Overall Score
67%
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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Primal dog food?

Primal is owned by Primal Pet Foods Inc..

faq-item-image Where is Primal dog food made?

Primal is manufactured in the United States us-flag.

faq-item-image Is Primal AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Primal recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image Has Primal dog food been recalled?

Primal has been recalled 3 times in the years 2011, 2015, and 2017.

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