Protein is close to the average kibble we review (29.5% on a dry matter basis).
91% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (90% across the site).
49% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 2,491 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
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.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
Cesar is a dog food brand owned by Mars, Incorporated and sold in the US through Mars Petcare. It is best known for small-breed wet food in peel-away trays, such as Classic Loaf in Sauce and Filets in Gravy, and it also sells dry food, toppers and the Simply Crafted line. 1, 2, 3
Petful reports that Cesar products are made in the United States by Mars Petcare, which runs its own plants, including a canning plant in Columbus, Ohio. 4
Cesar grew out of Kal Kan, a canned dog food Mars bought in the 1960s. Mars already used the Cesar name in Europe and Asia, and in the US its Pedigree Select line was renamed Cesar Select Dinners in the late 1990s. In September 2026 the brand rolled out a new logo and a pink signature color built around its longtime Westie mascot. 4, 5
In October 2016 Mars Petcare US voluntarily recalled a limited number of Cesar Classics Filet Mignon Flavor wet dog food because small pieces of plastic may have gotten into the food during production. The company said it had received no reports of injury or illness. 6, 7
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Filet Mignon Flavor wet dog food
Cesar and actress Lacey Chabert launched a limited-edition 12-count Pink Pack of three wet recipes, given away free on September 16 and 23, 2026. The campaign was tied to the brand's refreshed pink visual identity. PR Newswire (Mars)
Cesar introduced Warm Bowls, a microwavable wet dog food in two chicken-first recipes. The company says they contain no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors. PR Newswire (Mars)
Cesar partnered with Tripadvisor and five New York City restaurants on a dog-friendly dining weekend. The restaurants served menus featuring Cesar Mini-Pouches and Wholesome Bowls. PR Newswire (Mars)
Cesar launched Filets in Gravy wet food mini-pouches in Filet Mignon, Rotisserie Chicken and Wood-Grilled Chicken flavors. They come in single, 10-, 20- and 40-count packs. PR Newswire (Mars)
Cesar gave a total of $75,000 to nine businesses to help them set up or expand dog-friendly workplace policies. PR Newswire (Mars)
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