Review Summary

Choosing the right cat food is one of the most important things you can do to keep your pet healthy so it can live a long life. However, there are so many brands available, and it can be difficult to choose one for your pet that doesn’t contain harmful ingredients. Castor and Pollux Organix brand not only eliminates the harmful components and replaces them with helpful ones, but most of the ingredients are also organic, so you can be sure you’re feeding your cat the best possible nutrition. Keep reading while we take a closer look at this brand and the different varieties available so you can learn a little more about it. We’ll fill you in with the pros and cons, tell you about the ingredients, and let you know what other people are saying, so you can make an educated purchase.

At a Glance: The Best Castor & Pollux Cat Food Recipes:

	Image	Product	Details
Our Favorite		Castor & Pollux Organix Organic Dry Dry Cat Food	Organic ingredients Chicken first ingredient No chemical preservatives or colors	CHECK PRICE
		Castor & Pollux Organix Canned Wet Cat Food	The organic chicken first ingredient Contains omega fats No chemical preservatives or colors	CHECK PRICE
		Castor & Pollux Organix Organic Cat Treats	95% organic ingredients The organic chicken first ingredient No corn, wheat, or soy	CHECK PRICE
		Castor & Pollux, Cat Organix Shredded Chicken and Liver Organic	95%+ Organic GMO Free Chicken first ingredient	CHECK PRICE

Castor & Pollux Cat Food Reviewed

Who Makes Caster and Pollux Cat Food, & Where Is It Produced?

The Castor and Pollux Natural Petworks company makes Caster and Pollux Organix Cat Food. Shelley Gunton and Brian Connolly started this company to prepare better food for their pet Joey, a dog they rescued from the Humane Society. The name Castor was the name of another pet dog, and Pollux was a cat. Since then, more than 18 years have passed, and the company continues to grow and add new employees. The company headquarters is in Clackamas, Oregon, but you can find it in most grocery stores or online.

Which Types of Cats Castor & Pollux Best Suited For?

Since most of Castor and Pollux’s ingredients are organic, this food is well suited for cats of all ages. There are no fillers like corn or soy that can cause your cat to become obese, increasing its risk of contracting a fatal health problem like cardiovascular disease or diabetes. There are no chemical preservatives or dyes, which can often cause allergic reactions and itchy skin, so it’s perfect for sensitive cats.

Which Types of Cats Might Do Better with a Different Brand?

The only cats better off using a different brand are those that won’t eat it. Cats are notoriously picky eaters and don’t like change. If your cat likes its current food, it can be hard to convince them to switch, especially if they are getting older. Most experts recommend replacing 10% of the food with the new type the first week and increasing the percentage every week until your cat adjusts. We’ve found this to be effective for most cats, but there will always be a few holdouts.

If your cat has a health problem, your vet may prescribe a specific food that they need to eat. We recommend following the doctor’s orders and returning to Castor and Pollux when the condition subsides.

Discussion of the Primary Ingredients (Good & Bad)

Organic Ingredients

As you may have guessed from the name, Castor and Pollux Organix brand cat and dog food contain primarily organic ingredients. A quick list of the ingredients will show organic chicken, organic sweet potatoes, organic chickpeas, and several more. Organic ingredients have fewer pesticides and frequently provide a higher nutritional value because they do not use synthetic fertilizers. They don’t add growth hormones or antibiotics to the meat, so they won’t get transferred to your cat.

Dehydrated Fruits & Vegetables

The fruits and vegetables within Castor and Pollux Organix cat food are dehydrated to help retain the nutrients. Other brands will cook the ingredients as they process the food, which can strip them of their nutritional value. It can also make the food bland which can cause your cat to be more resistant to eat it.

The dehydrated fruits and vegetables in Organix food provide your pet with essential vitamins and minerals they need for fast development and a strong immune system.

No Harmful Ingredients

Castor and Pollux Organix brand cat food does not contain any corn or soy ingredients. Corn and soy at the top of the list of genetically modified foods and provide no benefits to your carnivorous cat.  Your cat might enjoy eating corn, but it will quickly cause your pet to gain weight, which is a serious concern for all pets in America right now. Experts estimate that 60% of cats are overweight, so anything you can do to prevent your cat from eating empty calories will be good.

There are also no harmful chemical preservatives or artificial dyes. These ingredients might make the food stay fresh longer and make it look more appealing, but some chemicals like BHA can be harmful to your cat’s health. Several food dyes can also cause health problems and allergic reactions in some cats, and they can’t see color as we do, so there is no reason to include this ingredient.

A Quick Look at Castor & Pollux Cat Food

Recall History

We did not find any history of recalls in the roughly 20 years that the company was in business. However, we recommend checking with the FDA frequently to see if there are any updates. You can also check out any treats or other snacks you might be feeding to your pet while you are there.

Reviews of the 3 Best Castor & Pollux Cat Food Recipes

1. Castor & Pollux Organix Grain Free Dry Organic Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe

Castor & Pollux Organix Grain-Free Organic Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Cat Food is our favorite brand from this company. It’s a dry cat food that they cook in an organically certified kitchen using all-natural organic ingredients. It has organic chicken listed as its first ingredient, and several other chicken ingredients are listed as well. It provides your cat with the essential nutrient, taurine, and contains no artificial colors or harmful preservatives.

The only thing we didn’t like about this recipe is that it’s expensive, and a few of our cats wouldn’t eat it no matter how hard we tried.

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2. Castor & Pollux Organix Grain Free Organic Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe

Castor & Pollux Organix Grain Free Organic Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe All Life Stages Canned Cat Food is our favorite wet variety of this food. It contains organic chicken as the main ingredient and also provides your cat with omega fats through flaxseed oil. Omega fats help with many biological functions and help reduce swelling, ease arthritis pain, and help your cat maintain a healthy and shiny coat. There are no harmful chemical ingredients or artificial dyes, and it comes in pate form, which is our cat’s favorite.

While it was easier to get our most stubborn cats to eat this wet cat food than the dry, we found that the natural ingredients can lead to some inconsistency between cans. Some have a darker color than others, and our cats wouldn’t eat it. It’s a little more expensive than many of the less healthy brands, even when buying in bulk.

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3. Castor & Pollux Organix Organic Chicken Flavor Cat Treats

Castor & Pollux Organix Organic Chicken Flavor Cat Treats are among the highest quality cat treats we can find. It features 95% organic ingredients, including chicken, peas, rice, and oats. Organic chicken is the first ingredient, so your cat will get the energy it needs during playtime, and there is no corn, wheat, or soy in the ingredients, which are in almost every other treat.

The only thing w didn’t like about the Organix treats was that the package is a little smaller than we thought it would be, especially for the price.

What Other Users Are Saying

We searched the internet to find out what other people were saying about Castor & Pollux Organix, and this is what we found out. You can read some of these reviews here.

Conclusion

We highly recommend serving any of the varieties of Castor & Pollux Organix to your pet. Each will provide your pet with high-quality ingredients and a well-balanced meal. Due to all of the ingredients being 100% organic, you can expect some inconsistencies from one batch to the next, and for some reason, cats seem to prefer food that isn’t good for them, so it can be challenging t get them started on it, but patience and persistence can lead you and your cat to a healthier diet and an increased lifespan.

We hope you have enjoyed reading over this in-depth look at this high-quality cat food and are convinced to give it a try. If we have helped improve your cat’s diet, please share this review of Castor & Pollux Organix cat food on Facebook and Twitter.