Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Consolidating Condensed Financial Information of Guarantor Subsidiaries (Details 1)

v2.4.0.6
Consolidating Condensed Financial Information of Guarantor Subsidiaries (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2012
Dec. 24, 2011
Condensed Statement of Operations based on the Company's understanding of the SEC's interpretation    
Net loss $ (15,347) $ (13,267)
Other comprehensive income:    
Foreign currency translation (42) 91
Total comprehensive loss (15,389) (13,176)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (78) (177)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company (15,311) (12,999)
Parent [Member]
   
Condensed Statement of Operations based on the Company's understanding of the SEC's interpretation    
Net loss (11,027) (9,472)
Other comprehensive income:    
Foreign currency translation (42) 91
Total comprehensive loss (11,069) (9,381)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (78) (177)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company (10,991) (9,204)
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
   
Condensed Statement of Operations based on the Company's understanding of the SEC's interpretation    
Net loss (4,320) (3,795)
Other comprehensive income:    
Foreign currency translation 0 0
Total comprehensive loss (4,320) (3,795)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company (4,320) (3,795)
Eliminations [Member]
   
Condensed Statement of Operations based on the Company's understanding of the SEC's interpretation    
Net loss 0 0
Other comprehensive income:    
Foreign currency translation 0 0
Total comprehensive loss 0 0
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company $ 0 $ 0