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Cedar Trail Brand Profile: Mid-premium Tier, Made in USA

Cedar Trail: founded 2001, 1 recall(s) in 5 years, best for sensitive stomachs. Full sourcing and pricing profile.

Updated Oct 22, 2026 · 206 words · Reviewed against the label & current research
Brand
Spec sheet
Founded2001
Made inWisconsin, USA
Price tierMid-premium
Recalls (5y)1
Best forSensitive stomachs

Cedar Trail keeps formula lists short and changes them rarely — a decade-old recipe is still identical. Good for elimination trials where ingredient consistency matters more than novelty.

The numbers

Attribute Value
Founded 2001
Made in Wisconsin, USA
Price tier Mid-premium
Recalls, last 5 years 1
Best for Sensitive stomachs

Recall counts are not a quality score on their own — a broad precautionary pull with zero illnesses is different from a confirmed-contamination recall. Read the reasons, not the number.

Where this brand wins

Within its mid-premium band, Cedar Trail earns its slot on sensitive stomachs. Formulas reviewed in this database carry its strongest nutrient matches — check the individual food pages for the per-cup math.

  • Publishes AAFCO statement per formula, not per line.
  • Price per kilogram sits in the mid-premium band with no hidden shrinkflation moves in the last two years.
  • Customer-service track record on formula changes: proactive announcements.

Where it does not win

If your priority is grain-free novelty or influencer-driven marketing, Cedar Trail is the wrong choice — it spends on plants and testing rather than campaigns. Value hunters should compare against Harborline before paying up.

Bottom line: Cedar Trail is a mid-premium choice built for sensitive stomachs — judge it against that job, not against a general ‘best brand’ list.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Trail a good dog food brand?
For sensitive stomachs, yes u2014 it is one of the stronger mid-premium-tier options in this database. Judge the individual formula's numbers, not the brand name alone.
Has Cedar Trail ever had a recall?
1 recall(s) in the last five years. Check the FDA pet food recall database for the specific reasons before weighing this heavily.
Where is Cedar Trail made?
Wisconsin, USA. Dry-extrusion brands that own or contract domestic plants are easier to audit than co-packing arrangements.

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