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Canidae vs. Castor & Pollux

In this comparison article for Canidae vs Castor & Pollux, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Canidae and Castor & Pollux, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this Castor & Pollux vs Canidae comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Canidae Review Page or Castor & Pollux Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Castor & Pollux vs. Canidae

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

Canidae Dog Food vs. Castor & Pollux Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Canidae	Castor & Pollux
Crude Protein	29.2%	32.6%
Crude Fat	15.2%	17.1%
Crude Fiber	5.3%	4.2%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Canidae	Castor & Pollux
Crude Protein	39.6%	39.9%
Crude Fat	23.7%	23.5%
Crude Fiber	7.1%	6.5%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Dogs require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Twelve of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining ten are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these ten essential amino acids.

There is a small difference between the protein content of Castor & Pollux and Canidae. We can see that Castor & Pollux guarantees about 3.43% more protein than Canidae. For wet dog foods, Castor & Pollux and Canidae provide roughly the same amount of protein.

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Fats are an absolutely vital component of a balanced canine diet. Not only do fats provide energy, but they also serve important roles in the normal development and function of your dog's body. For example, fats help dogs produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among many other significant functions.

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fat content of the two brands. With regards to wet dog food, Canidae and Castor & Pollux also provide roughly the same amount of crude fat.

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber. With regards to wet dog food, Canidae and Castor & Pollux also provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Canidae Cat Food vs. Castor & Pollux Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Canidae	Castor & Pollux
Crude Protein	36.1%	38.2%
Crude Fat	16.5%	15.7%
Crude Fiber	4.4%	4.0%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Canidae	Castor & Pollux
Crude Protein	48.8%	43.3%
Crude Fat	19.8%	20.4%
Crude Fiber	7.6%	5.7%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Cats require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Eleven of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining eleven are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these eleven essential amino acids.

According to our average data, Canidae typically provides less protein than Castor & Pollux. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands. In addition, Canidae wet cat foods also provide more protein than Castor & Pollux wet foods.

Crude Fat Comparison For Cat Food

There are many ways in which dietary fat contributes to the overall health of our feline friends. Here is a short list of benefits provided by fats (not exhaustive):

Fats help with the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Reduce inflammation associated with arthritis
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Prevent or reduce the likelihood of certain heart problems.
Aid in the development of the retina and visual cortex.

As you can see, Castor & Pollux and Canidae guarantee a similar amount of crude fat. With regards to wet cat food, Castor & Pollux and Canidae also provide roughly the same amount of crude fat.

Castor & Pollux and Canidae both provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber. With regards to wet cat food, Canidae and Castor & Pollux also provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Canidae Pet Food Ingredients vs. Castor & Pollux Pet Food Ingredients

Canidae and Castor & Pollux both use the following controversial ingredients in many of their products:

Pea Protein

Garlic Powder

Powdered Cellulose

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Canidae.

Canola Oil

Iron Oxide

White Rice

Caramel Color

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Castor & Pollux.

Garlic

Caramel

Tomato Pomace

Organic Pea Protein

Organic Caramel Color

Organic Garlic Powder

Pea Protein Concentrate

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid)

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

Canidae and Castor & Pollux both use the following harmful ingredients in many of their products:

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Canidae & Castor & Pollux?

Canidae has been recalled once.

May 5, 2012: Salmonella

Castor & Pollux has been recalled once.

May 23, 2018: elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	Canidae	Castor & Pollux
Per Pound	$2.94	$5.01
Per Calorie	$0.0018	$0.0030

Dry Cat Food	Canidae	Castor & Pollux
Per Pound	$3.19	$5.50
Per Calorie	$0.0020	$0.0033

Wet Dog Food	Canidae	Castor & Pollux
Per Pound	$5.69	$8.32
Per Calorie	$0.0117	$0.0182

Wet Cat Food	Canidae	Castor & Pollux
Per Pound	$8.29	$9.65
Per Calorie	$0.0250	$0.0214

The average cost-per-lb is heavily influenced by the varying amounts of moisture present in each brand's food products (wet vs. dry food, dry vs. freeze-dried food, etc). However, the average cost-per-kcal eliminates the influence of moisture. Therefore, the average cost-per-kcal is the better metric to consider.

If you'd like to calculate the average cost-per-day or cost-pet-year of feeding Canidae or Castor & Pollux, input your pet's weight into our cost analyzer widget.

Averages price data can identify whether or not there exists a significant price difference between two brands. However, the actual price that you'll pay for Canidae or Castor & Pollux will depend on your shopping habits.

Pet owners who use our price comparison feature typically save more than 25% off retail prices for Canidae and Castor & Pollux. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy Canidae Pet Foods

You can purchase Canidae pet foods from the following stores:

55 Recipes In-Stock Today

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Where To Buy Castor & Pollux Pet Foods

You can purchase Castor & Pollux pet food products from these retailers:

46 Recipes In-Stock Today

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Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Canidae	Castor & Pollux
Dry Dog Food	42 Recipes	17 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	15 Recipes	28 Recipes
Dog Treats	12 Treats	22 Treats
Dry Cat Food	13 Recipes	6 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	23 Recipes	18 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	1 Treats