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Castor & Pollux Pristine

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RECIPES REVIEWED
13
AVG PROTEIN, DM
31.0%
AVG STARCH
24%
FDA RECALLS
1

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DEEP DIVE

Inside The Castor & Pollux Pristine Range

Across 13 recipes we review

Protein is close to the average food we review (31.0% on a dry matter basis).

Starch is lower than average, at 24% of the food as fed.

100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (91% across the site).

85% of recipes are grain-free.

NUTRITION

How The Range Measures Up

this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 1,774 foods we review

Protein, dry matter 31% 25% to 37%
15%site avg 32%50%
Fat, dry matter 13% 3% to 18%
5%site avg 16%30%
Starch, as fed 24% 0% to 38%
10%site avg 34%60%
Kcal per cup 384 365 to 405
250site avg 390600

Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out

INGREDIENTS

What Goes In The Bowl

Fish 46% 43%
Chicken 38% 58%
Turkey 38% 23%
Lamb 38% 16%
Egg 38% 31%
Beef 23% 14%

Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.

Ingredients Some Owners Avoid

By-products 0% 14%
Artificial colors 0% 2%
Chemical preservatives 0% 12%
Corn 0% 20%
Wheat 0% 15%
Soy 0% 11%

These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.

LIFE STAGE
  • Adult12
  • Puppy1
BREED SIZE
  • All Breeds13
  • Small Breed1
SPECIAL DIETS
  • Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)11
Castor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Free-Range Chicken, Turkey & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food MOST PROTEIN Castor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Free-Range Chicken, Turkey & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food 37.1% dry matter Castor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Grass-Fed Beef Bone Broth Seasoned with Turmeric Dog Food Topper LEAST STARCH Castor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Grass-Fed Beef Bone Broth Seasoned with Turmeric Dog Food Topper 0% as fed Castor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Wild-Caught Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe with Raw Bites Dry Dog Food FEWEST CALORIES Castor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Wild-Caught Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe with Raw Bites Dry Dog Food 365 kcal per cup
RECALL HISTORY // CASTOR & POLLUX

1 FDA Recall On Record

MAR 27, 2020
INGREDIENT LEVEL

‎Beef dog treat varieties

See the recall log

NO LONGER SOLD

13 Discontinued Recipes

We keep reviews of discontinued recipes online, each with suggested replacements, because bags stay on shelves and in pantries for months.

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