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Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Based on Company's Understanding of SEC's Interpretation (Detail)

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Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Based on Company's Understanding of SEC's Interpretation (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2014
Mar. 30, 2013
Mar. 29, 2014
Mar. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income (loss) $ 21,489 $ 22,960 $ 8,677 $ 7,613
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation 2 (566) 87 (607)
Total comprehensive income (loss) 21,491 22,394 8,764 7,006
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 594 764 490 686
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company 20,897 21,630 8,274 6,320
Parent [Member]
       
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income (loss) (2,027) (5,929) (14,731) (16,956)
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation 2 (566) 87 (607)
Total comprehensive income (loss) (2,025) (6,495) (14,644) (17,563)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 594 764 490 686
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company (2,619) (7,259) (15,134) (18,249)
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
       
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income (loss) 23,516 28,889 23,408 24,569
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income (loss) 23,516 28,889 23,408 24,569
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 0 0 0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company 23,516 28,889 23,408 24,569
Eliminations [Member]
       
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income (loss) 0 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 0 0
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 0 0 0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Central Garden & Pet Company $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0