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Petcurean vs. Castor & Pollux

In this comparison article for Petcurean vs Castor & Pollux, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Petcurean 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 Petcurean comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Petcurean Review Page or Castor & Pollux Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Castor & Pollux vs. Petcurean

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.

Petcurean Dog Food vs. Castor & Pollux Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Petcurean	Castor & Pollux
Crude Protein	29.4%	32.6%
Crude Fat	15.8%	17.1%
Crude Fiber	4.8%	4.2%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Petcurean	Castor & Pollux
Crude Protein	43.9%	39.9%
Crude Fat	25.4%	23.5%
Crude Fiber	5.6%	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 Petcurean. We can see that Castor & Pollux guarantees about 3.17% more protein than Petcurean. In addition, Petcurean wet dog foods also provide more protein than Castor & Pollux wet foods.

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, Petcurean 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, Castor & Pollux and Petcurean also provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Petcurean Cat Food vs. Castor & Pollux Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Petcurean	Castor & Pollux
Crude Protein	37.7%	38.2%
Crude Fat	18.4%	15.7%
Crude Fiber	3.6%	4.0%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Petcurean	Castor & Pollux
Crude Protein	42.0%	43.3%
Crude Fat	24.9%	20.4%
Crude Fiber	5.0%	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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

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

Canola Oil

White Rice

Pork Plasma

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

Garlic

Caramel

Pea Protein

Garlic Powder

Tomato Pomace

Powdered Cellulose

Organic Pea Protein

Organic Caramel Color

Organic Garlic Powder

Pea Protein Concentrate

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.

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

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

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

According to our records, Petcurean has never been recalled.

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	Petcurean	Castor & Pollux
Per Pound	$4.29	$5.01
Per Calorie	$0.0025	$0.0030

Dry Cat Food	Petcurean	Castor & Pollux
Per Pound	$5.77	$5.50
Per Calorie	$0.0032	$0.0033

Wet Dog Food	Petcurean	Castor & Pollux
Per Pound	$5.40	$8.32
Per Calorie	$0.0127	$0.0182

Wet Cat Food	Petcurean	Castor & Pollux
Per Pound	$7.94	$9.65
Per Calorie	$0.0176	$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 Petcurean 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 Petcurean 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 Petcurean and Castor & Pollux. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy Petcurean Pet Foods

You can purchase Petcurean pet foods from the following stores:

55 Recipes In-Stock Today

8 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Castor & Pollux Pet Foods

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

46 Recipes In-Stock Today

10 Recipes In-Stock Today

35 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Petcurean	Castor & Pollux
Dry Dog Food	32 Recipes	17 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	20 Recipes	28 Recipes
Dog Treats	None	22 Treats
Dry Cat Food	12 Recipes	6 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	14 Recipes	18 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	1 Treats